User`s manual
Table Of Contents
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USER’S MANUAL
AIR B-Smart BoosterPack
Contents
1. AIR B-Smart BoosterPack Overview ............................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Getting Started with the AIR B-Smart BoosterPack ................................................................................... 7
2.1. Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad Only .................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2. All LaunchPads ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3. Optional Hardware Components ...................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Emmoco Em-Ware Wiki ......................................................................................................................... 11
3. AIR B-Smart BoosterPack Hardware .......................................................................................................... 12
3.1. Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.1.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................................. 12
3.1.2. Recommended Operating Conditions ................................................................................................ 12
3.2. Functional Description ........................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1. A2541 Radio Module (U2) ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.2. USB-UART (U3) .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.3. Current Sense Amplifier (U4) ........................................................................................................... 14
3.2.4. MCU Socket (X1) .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.5. LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.6. Switches ............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.7. Jumpers.............................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.8. Connectors ......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3. Schematics ................................................................................................................................................ 24
3.4. PCB Layout .............................................................................................................................................. 26
3.5. Bill of Materials (BOM) ........................................................................................................................... 30