External Clock usage on a msp430 dev tool kit

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The discussion focuses on using an external clock with the MSP430F417x microcontroller development kit, specifically a 10MHz signal generated from an external frequency synthesizer. The user seeks guidance on connecting this signal to the XTCLK pin on the board, as the datasheets do not provide clear instructions. A common solution involves using an external crystal oscillator and two capacitors connected to the XTCLK pins to stabilize the clock signal.

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Hi,

I'm currently working with a MSP430F417x micro controller development kit. I need to drive the microcontroller with an external clock with a frequency of 10Mhz, the datasheets and other manuals don't exactly specify how I can go about with this, although there is a connextion on the board which says XTCLK.

The 10Mhz signal is generated from an external frequency sysnthesiser which has a coax output.

I grealy appreciate any thoughts on this one especially if anyone has done something similar.

Regards,
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This is usually done with an external crystal and two capacitors attached to the two XTCLK pins of a microcontroller.

http://www.micahcarrick.com/files/atmega8/tutorial_2/crystal.png

http://www.micahcarrick.com/05-12-2006/avr-tutorial-clock-source.html
 
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