We're looking into using the JTAG security fuse in our product to prevent 
snooping (namely to safeguard an encryption key). However, I've been unable to 
find much information on this in the TI docs. I thought I had read many months 
ago that once the security fuse is blown, it could be reset by erasing the 
chip. I'm left with a few questions...

Is there anyway for mspgcc to program this fuse? It looks like it is JTAG 
adapter specific. Further, it looks like the TI USB FET won't work.

Once blown, can the chip (and fuse) be erased via JTAG or firmware? It looks 
like it can only be done with the BSL.

Can the fuse be set by firmware? Doesn't look like it...

I'm about to send off the production board, but it looks like I'll have to add 
the BSL connector. I should have looked into these issues before laying out the 
board.

TonyB

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