A target interface is a mechanism for communicating with and controlling a target. A target can be either a physical hardware device or a software simulation of a device.

CrossStudio has a targets window for viewing and manipulating target interfaces. For more information on the targets window, see Targets Window.

Before you can use a target interface, you must connect to it. You can only connect to a single target interface at any one time.. For more information on connecting target interfaces, see Connecting to a target.

All target interfaces have a set of properties. The properties provide information on the connected target and allow you to configure the target interface. For more information on viewing and editing target properties, see Viewing and editing target properties. The following sections describe the general properties that are common to all target interfaces and the properties specific to each target interface type.

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CrossConnect for MSP430
  Describes the Rowley CrossConnect for MSP430 target interface.
Flash emulation tool (Rowley Driver)
  Describes the Texas Instruments Flash Emulation Tool accessed using the Rowley Associates device driver.
TI MSP430.dll Interface
  Describes the TI MSP430.dll Interface which is used by a variety of devices.
MSP430 core simulator
  Describes the core simulator provided by CrossStudio which you can use to develop software without access to hardware.
SoftBaugh bootloader
  Describes the SoftBaugh bootloader which you can use to program applications into devices where the JTAG fuse is blown.
Flash replicator
  Describes the flash replicator target and how to use it to deploy your applications (e.g. for field updates).
Gessler Bootloader
  Describes the operation of the Gessler bootloader which you can use to program applications into devices where the JTAG fuse is blown.
PRGS430
  Describes the Texas Instruments PRGS430 serial programmer.

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Elprotronic USB-MSP430-FPA programming adapter
  Describes how to install the Elprotronic USB-MSP430-FPA USB programming adapter so you can use it in CrossStudio.
Texas Instruments MSP-FET430UIF programming adapter
  Describes how to install the Texas Instruments MSP-FET430UIF USB programming adapter so you can use it in CrossStudio.
Segger J-Link 430 programming adapter
  Describes how to install the Segger J-Link 430 USB programming adapter so you can use it in CrossStudio.