1 Getting Started
1.1 Introduction
The MSP‑EXP432P401R LaunchPad is an easy-to-use evaluation module (EVM) for the MSP432P401R
microcontroller. It contains everything needed to start developing on the MSP432 Low-Power +
Performance ARM 32-bit Cortex-M4F microcontroller (MCU), including on-board emulation for
programming, debugging, and energy measurements. The MSP432P401R device supports low-power
applications requiring increased CPU speed, memory, analog, and 32-bit performance.
Rapid prototyping is simplified by access to the 40-pin headers and a wide variety of BoosterPack™ plugin
modules that enable technologies such as wireless connectivity, graphical displays, environmental
sensing, and many more. Free software development tools are also available such as TI's Eclipse-based
Code Composer Studio™ (CCS) IDE, IAR Embedded Workbench™ IDE, and Keil μVision IDE. Code
Composer (CCS) supports EnergyTrace™ technology when paired with the MSP432P401R LaunchPad.
More information about the LaunchPad, the supported BoosterPacks, and the available resources can be
found at TI's LaunchPad portal. To get started quickly, and find available resources in MSPWare, visit the
TI Cloud Development Environment.
1.2 Key Features
• Low-power ARM Cortex-M4F MSP432P401R
• 40-pin LaunchPad standard that leverages the BoosterPack ecosystem
• XDS110-ET, an open-source onboard debugger featuring EnergyTrace+ technology and application
UART
• Two buttons and two LEDs for user interaction
• Backchannel UART through USB to PC