Texas Instruments: CC3100BOOST SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 BoosterPack

atomar — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:55:06 GMT

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Overview

The CC3100 BoosterPackCC3100 BoosterPack is the next generation SimpleLink Wi-Fi device that dramatically simplifies the implementation of Internet connectivity and delivers the flexibility to add Wi-Fi to any microcontroller, providing all you need to easily create IoT solutions – security, quick connection, cloud support and more.

The CC3100 solution can run on two AA batteries for over a year, which for the first time brings embedded Wi-Fi capabilities to battery-operated end-equipment. The platform gives customers the flexibility to use any microcontroller (MCU) with the CC3100 device subsequently helping to reduce development time, lower manufacturing costs, save board space, ease certification, and minimize RF expertise required.

The CC3100 BoosterPack comes with driver support and SimpleLink Wi-Fi software SDK with 25+ sample applications, and documentation needed to use the SDK. It also contains the Flash Programmer, a Command Line Tool for flashing SW, Configuring Network and Software parameters (SSID, Access Point Channel, Network Profile etc), System and User Files (Certificates, Web pages etc).

The SimpleLink Wi-Fi® CC3100 BoosterPackCC3100 BoosterPack can be used to connect to TI LaunchPad evaluation kits (software examples provided for MSP-EXP430F5529LPMSP-EXP430F5529LP), and with the Advanced Emulation BoosterPack for SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 BoosterPack to connect to PC for MCU Emulation using SimpleLink Studio for CC3100. This kit can also be connected to other platforms through pins – use the programming guide for instructions on porting driver and sample code.

The CC31XXEMUBOOSTCC31XXEMUBOOST is an advanced emulation accessory board that is required for flashing CC3100BOOST, using the radio tool, and for doing networking processing logs for advanced debuging. This Advanced Emulation BoosterPack is for:

Flashing updates to the CC3100BOOST
Using CC3100 Radio tool for RF performance evaluation
Using Simplelink Studio for MCU software development with a PC tool

Key Applications: Home automation, Safety and security, Health and fitness, Cloud connectivity / IoT, Smart plug, Metering

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Technical Documents

Learning Center

Type	Description
Quick User Guide	Texas Instruments: Getting Started Guide for CC3100 SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® and IoT Solution
User Guide	Texas Instruments: User Guide for CC3100 SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® and IoT Solution
Datesheet	Texas Instruments: Datesheet for CC3100 SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® and Internet-of-Things Solution for MCU Applications
Application Note	Texas Instruments: Application Note for CC3100/CC3200 WLAN RF Transmit Power Peak and Average Measurements
Product Brief	Texas Instruments: Product Brief for SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Family CC3100 / CC3200 Internet-on-a-chip™ Solutions

Design Elements

Type	Description
Design Files	Texas Instruments: Design Files for SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 BoosterPack

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Kit Features

Key Features for CC3100BOOSTCC3100BOOST (BoosterPack)are:

2x20 pin stackable connectors
Power from on-board LDO using USB OR 3.3V from MCU Launchpad
Two Push buttons & Four LEDs
Jumper with 0.1 Ohm resistor for current measurement.
0.8 Mbit serial flash
40 MHz crystal, 32KHz crystal and oscillator.
U.FL & on chip Antenna
USB
4 Layer PCB with 6mil spacing and track width.
Boosterpack headers
LaunchPad Compatibility: MSP-EXP430F5529LP

Key Features for CC31XXEMUBOOSTCC31XXEMUBOOST (Emulator) are:

FTDI debug support
Enables enumeration SPI & GPIO for SimpleLink Studio
Enumerates COM port for flashing
Enables network processor logger output (TX only)
2 USB ports
Boosterpack headers

Kit Contents

1. The CC3100BOOSTCC3100BOOST is supplied with:

CC3100 BoosterPack

2. The CC31XXEMUBOOSTCC31XXEMUBOOST is supplied with:

CC31XXEMUBOOST Emulator