Chapter 6 – MSP430
Micro-Architecture
Concepts to Learn…
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Computer Architecture
MSP430 Micro-Architecture
Instruction Cycle Review
Fetch Cycle
Addressing Modes
Operand Fetch Cycles
Execute Cycle
Store Cycle
Instruction Clock Cycles
Digital I/O
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Levels of Transformation
Problems
Algorithms
Language (Program)
Programmable
Machine (ISA) Architecture
Computer Specific
Microarchitecture
Manufacturer Specific
Circuits
Devices
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Computer Architecture
Computer Architecture
Client’s requirements:
function, cost, . . .
Client’s taste:
mood, style, . . .
Goals
Interface
Architect
Means
Construction tec hnology:
material, codes, . . .
Engineering
Arts
The world of arts:
aesthetics, trends, . . .
Interface
Like a building architect, whose place at the engineering/arts and
goals/means interfaces is seen in this diagram, a computer architect
reconciles many conflicting or competing demands.
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MSP430 Micro-Architecture
MSP430 Modular Architecture
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MSP430 Micro-Architecture
Memory Organization
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MSP430 Micro-Architecture
Micro-Architecture Simulator
Program Counter
Memory Address Register
Address Bus
Source Operand
Instruction Register
Destination Operand
Port 1 Output
Arithmetic Logic Unit
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Memory
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Data Bus
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Quiz…
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Disassemble the following MSP430 instructions:
Address
0x8010:
0x8012:
0x8014:
0x8016:
0x8018:
0x801a:
0x801c:
0x801e:
0x8020:
0x8022:
0x8024:
0x8026:
0x8028:
0x802a:
0x802c:
0x802e:
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Data
4031
0600
40B2
5A1E
0120
430E
535E
F07E
000F
1230
000E
8391
0000
23FD
413F
3FF6
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Quiz…
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Disassemble the following MSP430 instructions:
Address
0x8010:
0x8012:
0x8014:
0x8016:
0x8018:
0x801a:
0x801c:
0x801e:
0x8020:
0x8022:
0x8024:
0x8026:
0x8028:
0x802a:
0x802c:
0x802e:
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Data
4031
0600
40B2
5A1E
0120
430E
535E
F07E
000F
1230
000E
8391
0000
23FD
413F
3FF6
mov.w #0x0600,r1
mov.w #0x5a1e,&0x0120
mov.w #0,r14
add.b #1,r14
and.b #0x0f,r14
push
#0x000e
sub.w
#0,0(r1)
jne
0x8026
mov.w @r1+,r15
jmp
0x801c
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Instruction Cycle
The Instruction Cycle
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INSTRUCTION FETCH
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DECODE
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Load destination operand
EXECUTE
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Load source operand
DESTINATION OPERAND FETCH
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Examine the instruction, and determine how to execute it
SOURCE OPERAND FETCH
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Obtain the next instruction from memory
Not all instructions
require all six phases
Carry out the execution of the instruction
STORE RESULT
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Store the result in the designated destination
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Fetch Cycle
Fetching an Instruction
PC
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Addressing Modes
Addressing Modes
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Addressing Modes
Source Addressing Modes
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The MSP430 has four basic modes for the
source address:
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Rs - Register
x(Rs) - Indexed Register
@Rs - Register Indirect
@Rs+ - Indirect Auto-increment
In combination with registers R0-R3, three
additional source addressing modes are
available:
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label - PC Relative, x(PC)
&label – Absolute, x(SR)
#n – Immediate, @PC+
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Addressing Modes
MSP430 Source Constants
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To improve code efficiency, the MSP430
"hardwires" six register/addressing mode
combinations to commonly used source values:
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#0 - R3 in register mode
#1 - R3 in indexed mode
#4 - R2 in indirect mode
#2 - R3 in indirect mode
#8 - R2 in indirect auto-increment mode
#-1 - R3 in indirect auto-increment mode
Eliminates the need to use a memory location
for the immediate value - commonly reduces
code size by 30%.
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Addressing Modes
Destination Addressing Modes
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There are two basic modes for the destination
address:
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Rd - Register
x(Rd) - Indexed Register
In combination with registers R0/R2, two
additional destination addressing modes are
available:
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label - PC Relative, x(PC)
&label – Absolute, x(SR)
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Register Addressing Mode
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Source: Register Mode – Rs
Rs
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Destination: Register Mode – Rd
Rs
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Register-Indexed Addressing Mode
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Source: Indexed Mode – x(Rs)
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PC
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PC
Rs
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Symbolic Addressing Mode
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Source: Symbolic Mode – Address
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PC
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PC
PC
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Absolute Addressing Mode
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Source: Absolute Mode – &Address
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PC
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PC
SR (0)
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Register Indirect Addressing Mode
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Source: Indirect Mode – @Rs
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Rs
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Register Indirect Auto-increment
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Source: Indirect Auto Mode – @Rs+
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Rs
Rs
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Immediate Addressing Mode
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Operand Fetch Cycles
Source: Immediate Mode – #n
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PC
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Execute Cycle
Execute Phase: PUSH.W
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SP
SP
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Execute Cycle
Execute Phase: Jump
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Store Cycle
Store Phase: Rd
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Store Cycle
Store Phase: Other…
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Instruction Clock Cycles
Instruction Timing
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Instruction cycles = Power consumption
Most instruction cycles limited by access
to memory (von Neumann bottleneck)
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1 cycle to fetch instruction
+1 cycle for @Rn, @Rn+, or immediate
+2 cycles for indexed, absolute, or symbolic
+1 to write destination back to memory
2 cycles for any jump
No difference between byte and word
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Digital I/O
Digital I/O
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Digital I/O grouped in 8 bit memory locations called ports
Each I/O port can be:
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programmed independently for each bit
combined for input, output, and interrupt functionality
Edge-selectable input interrupt capability for all 8 bits of
ports P1 and P2
Read/write access using regular MSP430 byte instructions
Individually programmable pull-up/pull-down resistors
The available digital I/O pins for the hardware
development tools:
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eZ430-F2013: 10 pins - P1 (8 bits) and P2 (2 bits);
eZ430-F2274: 32 pins – P1, P2, P3, and P4
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Digital I/O
8-bit Digital I/O Registers
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Direction Register (PxDIR):
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Input Register (PxIN):
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Bit = 1: the individual port pin is set as an output
Bit = 0: the individual port pin is set as an input
When pins are configured as GPIO, each bit of these read-only
registers reflects the input signal at the corresponding I/O pin
Bit = 1: The input is high
Bit = 0: The input is low
Output Register (PxOUT):
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Each bit of these registers reflects the value written to the
corresponding output pin.
Bit = 1: The output is high;
Bit = 0: The output is low.
Note: the PxOUT is a read-write register which means previously
written values can be read, modified, and written back
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Digital I/O
Select Digital I/O Registers
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Function Select Registers: (PxSEL) and (PxSEL2):
PxSEL
PxSEL2
Pin Function
0
0
0
1
Selects general purpose I/O function
Selects the primary peripheral module function
1
0
Reserved (See device-specific data sheet)
1
1
Selects the secondary peripheral module function
Port P2.0 Example:
P2SEL.0
ADC10AE0.0
0
0
General-purpose digital I/O pin
1
0
ACLK output
X
1
ADC10, analog input A0 / OA0, analog input I0
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Digital I/O
Interrupt Digital I/O Registers
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Interrupt Enable (PxIE):
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Interrupt Edge Select Registers (PxIES):
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Read-write register to enable interrupts on individual pins on ports P1/P2
Bit = 1: The interrupt is enabled
Bit = 0: The interrupt is disabled
Each PxIE bit enables the interrupt request associated with the
corresponding PxIFG interrupt flag
Selects the transition on which an interrupt occurs
Bit = 1: Interrupt flag is set on a high-to-low transition
Bit = 0: Interrupt flag is set on a low-to-high transition
Interrupt Flag Registers (PxIFG)
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Set automatically when the programmed signal transition (edge) occurs
PxIFG flag can be set and must be reset by software
Bit = 0: No interrupt is pending
Bit = 1: An interrupt is pending
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Digital I/O
Pull-up/down Register
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Pull-up/down Resistor Enable Registers (PxREN):
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Each bit of this register enables or disables the pull-up/pull-down
resistor of the corresponding I/O pin
Bit = 1: Pull-up/pull-down resistor enabled
Bit = 0: Pull-up/pull-down resistor disabled.
When pull-up/pull-down resistor is enabled, Output Register
(PxOUT) selects:
+3.3v
 Bit = 1: The pin is pulled up
 Bit = 0: The pin is pulled down.
P2.0
P2.1
P2.2
P2.3
P2.4
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Digital I/O
Port P1 Registers
Register Name
Short
Form
Address
Register
Type
Initial State
Input
P1IN
020h
Read only
−
Output
P1OUT
021h
Read/write
Unchanged
Direction
P1DIR
022h
Read/write
Reset with PUC
Interrupt Flag
P1IFG
023h
Read/write
Reset with PUC
Interrupt Edge Select
P1IES
024h
Read/write
Unchanged
Interrupt Enable
P1IE
025h
Read/write
Reset with PUC
Port Select
P1SEL
026h
Read/write
Reset with PUC
Port Select 2
P1SEL2
041h
Read/write
Reset with PUC
Resistor Enable
P1REN
027h
Read/write
Reset with PUC
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