SERIAL COMMUNICATION

IN MSP430

GAUTHAM BABU MAVELI JOEL KURIEN JOHN HRITHIK B KARIKKOT

B210696EC B210049EC B210712EC

MSP 430
• The MSP430 is a microcontroller family
developed by Texas Instruments. It is
designed for low-power applications
and is widely used in embedded
systems, such as sensors, automation
systems, and wireless communication
devices
MSP430
• One of the most important features of the MSP430 is
its ability to communicate with other devices using
various serial communication protocols. In this
presentation, we will explore the different types of
serial communication in MSP430 and how they are
used in various applications such as UART and we
will be looking into few simple programs.
SERIAL
COMMUNICATION
• Serialcommunication is a process of transmitting and
receiving data one bit at a time over a communication
channel. In MSP430, there are three types of serial
communication interfaces available - UART, I2C, and SPI .
UART
• UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) is a
widely used serial communication protocol that is simple
and easy to implement. It is a full-duplex protocol, which
means that data can be transmitted and received at the same
time.
• TheMSP430 has a built-in UART module that supports
baud rates from 300 to 115200 bits per second.
UART
• A UART is usually an individual (or part of an) integrated
circuit (IC) used for serial communications over a computer
or peripheral device serial port. One or more UART
peripherals are commonly integrated in microcontroller
chips. Specialised UARTs are used for automobiles, smart
cards and SIMs.
I2C
• I2C(Inter-Integrated Circuit) is a two-wire serial
communication protocol that is used to communicate
between integrated circuits on a circuit board. It is a half-
duplex protocol, which means that data can only be
transmitted in one direction at a time.
• TheMSP430 has a built-in I2C module that supports
both master and slave modes of operation.
I2C
• I2Cis a suitable protocol for connecting short-distanced,
low-speed peripherals on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Common I2C applications can include reading memory,
reading hardware sensors, and accessing DACs and ADCs.
• TheI2C protocol is used in applications such as EEPROM,
and LCD displays.
SPI
• SPIstands for the Serial Peripheral Interface. It is a serial
communication protocol that is used to connect low-speed
devices.It is commonly used for communication with flash
memory, sensors, real-time clock (RTC), analog-to-digital
converters, and more. It is a full-duplex synchronous serial
communication, which means that data can be
simultaneously transmitted from both directions.
• TheMSP430 has a built-in SPI module that supports both
master and slave modes of operation.
SPI
• The main advantage of the SPI is to transfer the data without
any interruption. Many bits can be sent or received at a time
in this protocol.
• The
SPI protocol is used in applications such as flash
memory, sensors, and LCD displays.
UART VS I2C VS SPI
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
IN MSP430
• InMSP430, the serial communication modules are
configured using registers, and data transmission and
reception are handled using interrupts. Interrupts are a
mechanism that allows the microcontroller to respond to
external events in real-time. When data is received or
transmitted, an interrupt is generated, and the
microcontroller can then handle the data without wasting
processing time.
REGISTERS FOR
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
• Registers are an essential component of microcontrollers
used in serial communication. Serial communication is a
process of transmitting and receiving data one bit at a
time over a communication channel, and registers are
used to control and configure the communication
protocols. Next we will explore the different types of
registers used for serial communication and their
importance.
REGISTERS FOR
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
• Serialcommunication protocols
such as UART, I2C, and SPI require
the use of specific registers to
control and configure the
communication parameters. These
registers are used to set the baud
rate, data format, parity, stop bits,
and other parameters.
REGISTERS FOR
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
• TheUART module, for example, has several registers
such as UCAxCTL0, UCAxCTL1, UCAxBR0, and
UCAxBR1 that are used to configure the communication
parameters.
• Similarly,the I2C module has registers such as
UCBxCTL0, UCBxCTL1, UCBxBR0, and UCBxBR1
that are used to configure the communication
parameters.
REGISTERS FOR
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
• Registersare also used to handle the data transmission and reception
during serial communication. The UART module, for example, has a
transmit buffer register (UCAxTXBUF) and a receive buffer register
(UCAxRXBUF) that are used to transmit and receive data.
• The data to be transmitted is written to the transmit buffer register,
and the received data is read from the receive buffer register.
Similarly, the I2C module has a data register (UCBxTXBUF) and a
receive buffer register (UCBxRXBUF) that are used to transmit and
receive data.
REGISTERS FOR
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
• Registers are also used to enable and disable interrupts
during serial communication. Interrupts are used to notify
the microcontroller when data is received or transmitted, and
registers are used to enable or disable these interrupts.
• The UART module, for example, has interrupt enable
registers (UCAxIE) that are used to enable or disable
transmit and receive interrupts.
REGISTERS FOR
SERIAL COMMUNICATION
• Inconclusion, registers are an essential component of
microcontrollers used in serial communication. They are used to
control and configure the communication protocols, handle data
transmission and reception, and enable or disable interrupts. The
proper configuration of registers is crucial to ensure reliable
communication between microcontrollers and peripheral devices.
• The use of registers makes serial communication simple and
reliable and is essential for the development of low-power
embedded systems.
UART SERIAL COMMUNICATION
-Simple programs (in C)
• Program 1: Sending Data over UART This program
initializes the UART module and sends the string "Hello,
world!" over UART.
UART SERIAL COMMUNICATION
-Simple programs (in C)
UART SERIAL COMMUNICATION
-Simple programs (in C)
• Program 2: Receiving Data over UART This program
initializes the UART module and waits for data to be
received over UART. When data is received, it is stored in a
buffer and transmitted back over UART
UART SERIAL COMMUNICATION
-Simple programs (in C)
CONCLUSION
• In conclusion, serial communication is an essential feature of the
MSP430 microcontroller family. It provides a simple and reliable
method for communication between microcontrollers and
peripheral devices.
• The UART, I2C, and SPI protocols offer different advantages
and are used in various applications. The MSP430's built-in
serial communication modules, along with its interrupt handling
mechanism, make it an ideal microcontroller for lowpower
embedded system.