MSP430 IAR C/C++ Compiler reference guide - Rice University

PrefaceWelcome to the MSP430 IAR C/C++ Compiler Reference Guide. Thepurpose of this guide is to provide you with detailed reference informationthat can help you to use the MSP430 IAR C/C++ Compiler to best suit yourapplication requirements. This guide also gives you suggestions on codingtechniques so that you can develop applications with maximum efficiency.Who should read this guideYou should read this guide if you plan to develop an application using the C or C++language for the MSP430 microcontroller and need to get detailed reference informationon how to use the MSP430 IAR C/C++ Compiler. In addition, you should have aworking knowledge of the following:●●●●The architecture and instruction set of the MSP430 microcontroller. Refer to thedocumentation from Texas Instruments for information about the MSP430microcontrollerThe C or C++ programming languageApplication development for embedded systemsThe operating system of your host computer.How to use this guideWhen you start using the MSP430 IAR C/C++ Compiler, you should read Part 1. Usingthe compiler in this guide.When you are familiar with the compiler and have already configured your project, youcan focus more on Part 2. Reference information.If you are new to using the IAR Systems build tools, we recommend that you first studythe MSP430 IAR Embedded Workbench® IDE User Guide. This guide contains aproduct overview, tutorials that can help you get started, conceptual and userinformation about the IAR Embedded Workbench IDE and the IAR C-SPY® Debugger,and corresponding reference information.xxi