[quote user="old_cow_yellow"]When you invoke the BSL entry sequence via DTR & RTS correctly, (a) F5438A will reset[/quote]
I would point out that in silicon revisions of MSP430F5438A affected by errata SYS10 (see SLAZ057), BSL entry via DTR/RTS is unfeasible as it is subject to specific (strict) timing requirements that the USB chain cannot guarantee.
Regards,
Peppe
