Alternatives to Texas Instruments MSP-FET
Texas Instruments MSP-FET and its qualified second sources, compared on form/fit/function, stock, lifecycle and price — the same checks Parter runs inside a BOM.
 MSP-FETTexas Instruments |  MSP-FET430UIFTexas Instruments | FlashPro-430 (XS)Elprotronic Inc. | +3more | |
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| FFF Compatibility | Employs the identical 14-pin JTAG and Spy-Bi-Wire target header connector as the MSP-FET.Housed in a similar handheld USB debug probe enclosure.Supports basic programming and debugging of MSP430 devices, but lacks newer MSP-FET features such as EnergyTrace and fast backchannel UART. | Employs standard JTAG/SBW connection to target boards but may require the included 14-to-10 pin adapter cable.Slightly larger footprint with industrial-grade casing instead of a standard plastic developer probe.Fully compatible with programming and debugging all MSP430 flash and FRAM microcontrollers. | ||
 AI Summary | MSP-FET by Texas Instruments: MSP430 - Emulator. | The legacy predecessor to the MSP-FET, serving as a functional substitute in legacy setups that do not require EnergyTrace capabilities. It remains compatible with older IDE versions but is obsolete.
| An industrial-grade single-target programmer and debugger featuring galvanic isolation, making it a highly robust alternative for both bench development and production testing.
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| Lifecycle Status | Active | Obsolete | Unknown | |
| Market Availability | Non-stock | Discontinued | Unknown | |
| REACH | REACH | REACH | Unknown | |
| RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | Unknown | |
| Description | MSP430 - Emulator | MSP FET Tools - Debugger | An industrial-grade single-target programmer and debugger featuring galvanic isolation, making it a highly robust alternative for both bench | |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Elprotronic Inc. | |
| Type | Programmers, Emulators, and Debuggers | Programmers, Emulators, and Debuggers | Component | |
| Datasheet | Open | Open | N/A | |
| Lead Time | 12 weeks | 9 weeks | Unknown | |
| Country of Origin | - | - | - | |
| Export Control Class Number | EAR99 | EAR99 | EAR99 | |
| HTSUS Code | 8471.90.0000 | - | - | |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 (Unlimited) | - | - | |
| Type | Emulator | - | - | |
| Contents | Board(s) | - | - | |
| Utilized IC / Part | MSP430 | - | - |
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| Part | Market availability | Lifecycle | Alternatives available |
|---|---|---|---|
 MSP-FET430UIFTexas Instruments | Discontinued | Obsolete | 3Alternatives availableSee Alternatives |
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Texas Instruments MSP-FET is active and in production. The parts listed here are qualified equivalents if you need a second source or better availability.
The closest qualified second sources for the Texas Instruments MSP-FET are the MSP-FET430UIF (Texas Instruments) and the FlashPro-430 (XS) (Elprotronic Inc.), out of 5 matched alternatives in total. Each is compared against the original on fit, form and function in the table above.
Not always. The alternatives to the MSP-FET are matched on function but can differ in package, pinout or a key parameter, so review the fit/form/function notes in the table and the datasheet before designing one in.
The MSP-FET (Texas Instruments) is a part in the Programmers, Emulators, and Debuggers category. This page lists qualified, cross-referenced replacements for it with a side-by-side comparison.
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