A major component in designing the LCD solution is determining the exact connections between the LCD_C peripheral module and the display. Two basic design processes can be employed for this step, although in reality often a balanced co-design approach is recommended:

• PCB layout-driven design, optimizing signal routing
• Software-driven design, focusing on optimizing computational overhead

For a detailed discussion of the design procedure as well as for design information regarding the LCD controller input voltage selection including internal and external options, contrast control, and bias generation, see Designing With MSP430™ MCUs and Segment LCDs and the LCD_C Controller chapter in the MSP430FR58xx, MSP430FR59xx, and MSP430FR6xx Family User's Guide.