Wireless Connectivity RF ICs and proprietary protocols for the Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands, 6LoWPAN, ANT™, Bluetooth®, Bluetooth low energy, GPS, IEEE 802.15.4, PurePath™ Wireless audio, RFID/NFC, Wi-Fi®, ZigBee® PRO, ZigBee RF4CE www.ti.
Wireless Connectivity Guide Ô Table of Contents With the industry’s broadest wireless connectivity portfolio TI offers cost-effective, low-power solutions for short-range, longrange, mesh and IP networks, as well as personal area networks and more in the Internet of Things. TI SimpleLink™ solutions leverage more than a decade of wireless expertise and are designed to enable easier and faster development of RF applications.
Wireless Connectivity and IoT Application Areas Ô Introduction The right wireless connectivity solution • • • • • • • Whatever type of wireless technology you need for your next Internet of Things (IoT) designs, TI can help you find the right one for your application. With the industry’s broadest wireless connectivity portfolio, TI supports more than a dozen wireless technologies for: • 802.15.4 standards-based mesh and IP networks • Personal area networks • Proprietary RF sub-1 GHz • Proprietary RF 2.
Wi-Fi®/IEEE 802.11 Ô Wi-Fi® Overview Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi continues to effectively penetrate the wireless market with an installed base of over 3.5B units with an annual shipment rate exceeding a billion units. Nine out of 10 Americans surveyed in a consumer poll said they would rather do without Starbucks for a year than give up their Wi-Fi connection! It is easy to see how the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to grow to 50 billion connected devices by 2020.
Wi-Fi®/IEEE 802.11 Ô SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3100/CC3200 Easy embedded Wi-Fi Internet-on-a-chip™ solutions for the Internet of Things CC3100/CC3200 Learn more at: www.ti.com/simplelinkwifi Two options are available, both pin-topin compatible.
Wi-Fi®/IEEE 802.11 Ô WiLink™ 8 module solutions 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth®/Bluetooth low energy pre-integrated modules WL1801, WL1805, WL1831, WL1835 Learn more at: www.ti.com/wilink8 Overview TI’s newest WiLink 8 module family enables FCC/IC/ETSI-compliant and fully integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology solutions for the Internet of Things with high throughput and extended range. WiLink 8 solutions provide certified Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/Bluetooth low energy co-existence in a poweroptimized design.
ZigBee®/IEEE 802.15.4 Ô ZigBee Overview ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee is a standards-based technology for remote monitoring, control and sensor network applications. The ZigBee standard was created to address the need for a costeffective, standards-based wireless networking solution that supports low data-rates, low-power consumption, security, and reliability. ZigBee supports self-healing mesh networking which is a decentralized network topology very similar to the Internet.
ZigBee®/IEEE 802.15.4 Ô ZigBee Light Link Overview The world of wireless lighting control has seen a dramatic shift from custom or proprietary lighting solution as efficient and low cost solutions have been introduced to the general market. Consumers recognize the value of convenience, security, and comfort that wireless devices bring to the home or office.
ZigBee®/IEEE 802.15.4 Ô CC2538 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBee System-on-Chip Solution CC2538 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
ZigBee®/IEEE 802.15.4 Ô CC2520 RF Transceiver for IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee CC2520 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC2520 In addition, the CC2520 provides extensive hardware support for packet handling, data buffering, burst transmissions, data encryption, data authentication, clear channel assessment, link quality indication and packet timing information. These features reduce the load on the host controller. 1.8 V to 3.
ZigBee®/IEEE 802.15.4 Ô CC2530 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee/RF4CE System-on-Chip Solution CC2530 Benefits • Supports ZigBee PRO, ZigBee RF4CE, 6LoWPAN, and all 802.15.4based solutions • Excellent receiver sensitivity and programmable output power • Very low current consumption in RX, TX, and multiple low-power modes ensure long battery lifetime • Best-in-class selectivity and blocking performance, with lowest packet error rate. Suited for battery applications.
ZigBee®/IEEE 802.15.4 Ô CC2531 2.4-GHz USB-Enabled IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee/RF4CE System-on-Chip Solution CC2531 USB • USB 2.
ZigBee®/IEEE 802.15.4 Ô Z-Stack™ – ZigBee® Protocol Stack Z-Stack™ – TI’s industry-leading ZigBee protocol stack Z-Stack is TI’s protocol stack for a growing portfolio of IEEE 802.15.4 products and platforms. Z-Stack is a certified ZigBee-Compliant Platform for the ZigBee 2012 specifications on the C2538 System-on-Chip (SoC), CC2530 SoC and MSP430+CC2520 transceiver. Z-Stack supports the Smart Energy, Home Automation, Light Link, Building Automation and Health Care application profiles.
6LoWPAN Ô 6LoWPAN Overview 6LoWPAN 6LoWPAN is an open standard defined by IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) in RFC 4944. It defines IPv6 over low power, low cost RF networks. The 6LoWPAN technology natively supports IPv6 addresses on all nodes in a LoWPAN. 6LoWPAN uses mesh technique to support large scalable networks that require IP connectivity. In case one route fails, the technology allows nodes (routers) to find new routes throughout the network, making 6LoWPAN a robust wireless solution.
Sub-1-GHz 6LoWPAN Network Processor Ô CC1180 Sub-1-GHz 6LoWPAN Network Processor CC1180RSPR/CC1180RSPT Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC1180 The CC1180 is a cost effective, low power, sub-1-GHz network processor that provides wireless 6LoWPAN functionality for system designers that want to connect their end products to the Internet using standards based IPV6 technology.
Bluetooth® Technology Ô Bluetooth® Overview Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technology is one of the most prominent short-range communications technologies with an installed base of more than three billion units. Bluetooth is intended to replace the cables connecting portable and/or fixed devices while maintaining high levels of security, low power and low cost. A fundamental strength of Bluetooth is the ability to simultaneously handle data and voice transmissions.
Bluetooth® Technology Ô SimpleLink™ Bluetooth CC256x Devices Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.1 controller available in certified modules with integrated audio capabilities CC2560, CC2564 Learn more at: www.ti.com/bluetooth Overview TI SimpleLink CC256x solutions are complete Bluetooth® BR/EDR/LE HCI or Bluetooth + Bluetooth Low Energy solutions that reduce design effort and enable fast time to market.
Bluetooth® Technology Ô SimpleLink™ Bluetooth CC256x Devices (continued) Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.1 controller available in certified modules with integrated audio capabilities CC2560, CC2564 Learn more at: www.ti.
Bluetooth® Low Energy Technology Ô Bluetooth Low Energy Overview Bluetooth® low energy technology Bluetooth low energy technology offers ultra-low power, state-ofthe-art communication capabilities for consumer medical, mobile accessories, sports and wellness applications. Compared to classic Bluetooth capabilities, Bluetooth low energy is a connectionless protocol, which significantly reduces the amount of time the radio must be on.
Bluetooth® low energy Technology Ô CC2540 Single-Mode Bluetooth® Low Energy System-on-Chip CC2540 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC2540 See also: www.ti.
Bluetooth® low energy Technology Ô CC2541 Single-Mode Bluetooth® Low Energy System-on-Chip CC2541 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
Bluetooth® low energy Technology Ô BLEStack – Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack and Tools TI’s Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) software development kit includes all necessary software to get started on the development of single-mode Bluetooth low energy applications using the CC2540/CC2541 system-onchip. It includes object code with the Bluetooth low energy protocol stack, a sample project and applications with source code, and BTool, a Windows PC application for testing Bluetooth low energy applications.
ANT™ Ô ANT™ Overview What is ANT? ANT provides a simple, low-cost and ultra-low power solution for short-range wireless communication in point-to-point and more complex network topologies. Suitable for various applications, ANT is today a proven and established technology for collection, automatic transfer and tracking of sensor data within sports, wellness management and home health monitoring applications.
ANT™ Ô CC2570/CC2571 ANT™ Network Processor CC2570/CC2571 Wireless Connectivity Guide AVDD6 XOSC32K_Q1 XOSC32K_Q2 EE_GND GND PORTSEL GND GND 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 GND 1 30 R_BIAS GND 2 29 AVDD4 GND 3 28 AVDD1 GND 4 TxD/SOUT 5 RxD/SIN 6 BR2/SCLK 7 24 AVDD3 BR1/SFLOW 8 23 XOSC_Q2 BR3/FAST SPI 9 22 XOSC_Q1 27 AVDD2 CC257X 26 RF_N 25 RF_P DVDD2 10 RESET SUSPEND/SRDY GND EE_CLK EE_MOSI EE_MISO GND 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 EE_CS 11 12 13 RTS/SEN 21 AVDD5 SLEE
ZigBee® RF4CE Ô ZigBee® RF4CE Overview With the use of ZigBee® RF4CE radio frequency (RF) technology, remote control applications can operate non-line-of-sight and provide more advanced features based on bidirectional communication.
ZigBee® RF4CE Ô CC2533 ZigBee® RF4CE System-on-Chip CC2533 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC2533 Benefits • Supports ZigBee RF4CE and 802.15.
PurePath™ Wireless Audio Ô PurePath™ Wireless Audio Overview PurePath™ Wireless Audio By employing proprietary technology called PurePath Wireless, the CC85xx device family provides robust, highquality, short-range 2.4-GHz wireless digital audio streaming in low-cost, single-chip solutions. Two or more devices form a PurePath Wireless audio network.
PurePath™ Wireless Audio Ô CC8520 PurePath™ Wireless 2.4-GHz RF System-on-Chip for Wireless Digital Audio Streaming CC8520 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC8520 Key features • Embedded audio network protocol with state-of-the art error correction and concealment techniques • Uncompressed wireless 44.
GPS Ô CC4000-TC6000GN SimpleLink™ GNS GPS Module CC4000-TC6000GN Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/product/cc4000-tc6000gn The following product brief applies to the TC6000GN – a highly-integrated GPS module offered by GNS using Texas Instruments’ SimpleLink™ GPS CC4000. The GNS TC6000GN module enables applications benefitting from precise time, location, and/or velocity data.
Sub 1-GHz Sub-1 GHz ➔ CC430 Ô Integrated RF System-on-Chip Solution (MSP430™ microcontroller+ CC1101 radio) CC430 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC430 See also: www.ti.com/CC430 CC430F61xx/ CC430F51xx RF Microcontrollers The CC430 family of ultra-low-power microcontroller System-on-Chip (SoC), with integrated CC1101 RF transceiver core, consists of several devices featuring different sets of peripherals, targeted for a wide range of applications.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1100E Integrated Multi-Channel RF Transceiver CC1100E Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1101 Integrated Multi-Channel RF Transceiver CC1101 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC1101 See also: www.ti.com/product/tps62730 Key features • Sub-1 GHz FSK/GFSK/MSK/ASK/ OOK RF transceiver • 1.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1101-Q1 Sub-1-GHz Automotive-Qualified RF Transceiver CC1101-Q1 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1110 RF System-on-Chip Solution CC1110F8/F16/F32 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/product/cc1110f32 See also: www.ti.com/product/tps62730 2.0 V to 3.6 V Power Supply Radio, MCU and Flash all-in-one chip The CC1110Fx family consists of three Systems-on-Chip designed for low-power and low-voltage wireless communication applications.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1111 RF System-on-Chip with Integrated Full-Speed USB Controller CC1111F8/F16/F32 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC1111F8 Key features • Full-speed USB 2.0 with 1-kB USB FIFO, 12-Mbps transfer rate, five bidirectional endpoints with support for bulk, interrupt and isochronous transfers • Sub-1 GHz RF transceiver identical to the CC1101: Highly configurable with support for 1.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1131-Q1 Sub-1-GHz Automotive-Qualified RF Receiver CC1131-Q1 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1150 Multi-Channel RF Transmitter CC1150 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1151-Q1 Sub-1-GHz Automotive-Qualified RF Transmitter CC1151-Q1 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1190 Sub-1-GHz Front End (850–950 MHz) CC1190 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC1190 The CC1190 is range extender for the sub-1-GHz low-power RF transceivers and System-on-Chip (SoC) devices from Texas Instruments. The CC1190 integrates a power amplifier (PA), a low noise amplifier (LNA), switches, and RF matching for the design of high-performance wireless systems.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1120, CC1121, CC1125, CC1175 and CC1200 High-Performance RF Transceiver for Narrowband Systems CC1120, CC1121, CC1125, CC1175, CC1200 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/cc1120 See also: www.ti.com/product/tps62730 Complete RF and MCU development is done with the RF Performance Line development kit. Out-of-the box, RF range and performance can be tested using the free SmartRF™ Studio and RF Packet Sniffer PC software.
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC1120, CC1121, CC1125, CC1175 and CC1200 (continued) Parameter CC1175 (only TX) CC1121 CC1120 CC1125 CC1200 (Q1 2013) RCR 30 Yes No Yes Yes Yes ARIB T96, ARIB T108 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ETSI EN 300-220 Cat 1 Yes No Only 169MHz & 433MHz Yes No ETSI EN 300-220 Cat 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes FCC Part 15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes FCC Part 24 Yes No Yes Yes Yes (Mask D, E, G, J) Yes No Yes Yes Yes FCC Part 101 Yes No Yes Yes Yes ETSI EN 54-25 Yes Yes Yes
Sub-1 GHz Ô CC110L Value Line Transceiver CC110L, CC113L, CC115L Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/cc110L Key features • CC1101 RF performance • Flexible RF modulation formats 2-FSK, 4-FSK, GFSK and OOK, data rates from 0.
2.4 GHz Ô ➔ CC2544 2.4-GHz RFValue ValueLine LineSoC SoCwith with32kB 32kBflash, Flash,3131GPIO, GPIO,I2C, I2C,SPI SPIand andUART UART 2.4GHz RF CC2543, CC2544 and CC2545 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.
2.4 GHz Ô CC2590, CC2591 2.4 GHz RF Front End CC2590, CC2591 Get samples, datasheets, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/CC2590 and www.ti.com/sc/device/CC2591 CC2590 and CC2591 are 2.4-GHz range extenders specially designed for all existing and future 2.4-GHz RF transceivers and System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions from TI.
RFID Ô TMS37157 PaLFI – Passive Low-Frequency Interface Device TMS37157 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/TMS37157 The PaLFI – Passive Low-Frequency Interface TMS37157 enables shortrange two way communication without the need of a battery by harvesting the RF energy transmitted from the base-station. It combines a Low-Frequency RFID Transponder with EEPROM memory and an SPI Interface to connect to a microcontroller.
RFID Ô TMS3705 134.2-kHz Transceiver IC TMS3705 Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/sc/device/TMS3705 The TMS3705 is a highly integrated transceiver IC to support all HDX transponders and TI LF dual interface devices. This base station IC drives the antenna of a transponder system to send data modulated on the antenna signal, and to detect and demodulate the response from the transponder.
NFC/RFID Ô TRF796x 13.56-MHz Reader/Writer Transceiver ICs TRF7960, TRF7960A, TRF7961, TRF7962A, TRF7963A, TRF7964A Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/nfc The TRF796x is a pin compatible, high performance 13.56-MHz HF RFID Reader IC family comprising an integrated analog front end (AFE) and a built in data-framing system for ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18000-3, ISO/IEC 14443A and B.
NFC/RFID Ô TRF7970A 13.56-MHz NFC (Near Field Communication)/RFID Transceiver IC TRF7970A Get samples, evaluation modules and application notes at: www.ti.com/nfc The TRF7970A is the newest addition to the TRF796x HF Transceiver IC Family.
Embedded Processors for Wireless Connectivity Ô Embedded Processors TI Embedded Processors – A perfect companion to our radios in wireless systems Microcontrollers are an integral part of all wireless connectivity systems, especially in low-power wireless solutions.
Embedded Processors for Wireless Connectivity Ô MSP430™ Microcontrollers The MSP430 family of ultra-lowpower microcontrollers MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs) from Texas Instruments (TI) are 16-bit, RISC-based, mixed-signal processors designed for ultra-low power. Our MCUs offer the lowest power consumption and the perfect mix of integrated peripherals for thousands of applications – including yours.
Embedded Processors for Wireless Connectivity Ô MSP430™ Microcontrollers Hardware Now, let’s talk hardware! MSP430 MCUs are supported by a broad collection of hardware development tools for b eginners as well as experienced engineers. Our tools range from low-cost development kits like the MSP430 LaunchPad Evaluation Kit to highly-integrated, application-specific platforms and target boards for integrating MSP430 into your designs.
Embedded Processors for Wireless Connectivity Ô MSP430™ Microcontrollers Wireless connectivity hardware tools from MSP430: The MSP430 eZ430 development tools are the best way to get familiar with the MSP430 MCU and include all the software and hardware needed to develop a complete project and are available for as little as $20. Most eZ430 tools include a programming interface that provides full debugging and programming capabilities for the detachable MSP430 target boards. For more information visit www.ti.
Embedded Processors for Wireless Connectivity Ô Sitara™ Processors TI’s Sitara processors based on the ARM9™ and ARM® Cortex®-A8/-A9 cores, in conjunction with TI’s Wi-Fi®/ Bluetooth® connectivity options provide the right combination of performance, power and peripherals to meet any wireless application need. Drive down system cost, simplify design and expand connectivity of your current design all while maintaining software compatibility across TI’s ARM9 and ARM Cortex-A8/ -A9 processor portfolio.
Resources Ô Development Tools TI provides development tools that enable both software and hardware designers to quickly get up and running with wireless connectivity products. The general-purpose low-power RF development tools consist of three elements – the Evaluation Module, Evaluation Board and PC Tools: Evaluation Module (EM) A small plug-in board with the complete reference design for the radio device, ensuring maximum performance. Evaluation Board (EB) Contains sockets for the EM.
Resources Ô Development Tools Device Device Type Development Kits CC1101 Transceiver sub-1 GHz Value line transceiver, Receiver and transmitter CC1101DK433 CC1101DK868-915 CC11xLDK868-915 Automotive qualified transceiver Automotive qualified receiver Automotive qualified transmitter sub-1 GHz High-performance RF transceiver for narrowband systems CC1101DK-433 MHz CC1101DK-868/915 MHz CC110L CC113L CC115L CC1101-Q1 CC1131-Q1 CC1151-Q1 CC1120 CC1121 CC1175 CC1110 CC1111 High-performance low-power RF
Resources Ô Development Tools Other Development Kits Tool Name Short Description SOC-BB General purpose battery board for LPRF EM modules. The board has EM connector sockets, break-out pins, battery holders for two AA batteries, a LED and a button. CC-ANTENNA-DK The Antenna Evaluation Kit can be used as a reference for various antenna designs and for testing the performance that can be achieved.
Resources Ô Development Tools Frequently Asked Questions What can I do with a DK? In most configurations, a development kit consists of two Evaluation Boards, two small RF modules, antennas and cables. When the RF modules are connected to the Evaluation Board, it is possible to control the radio from the PC using SmartRF™ Studio. Most of the development kits also come preprogrammed with a Packet Error Rate test application, which makes it easy to perform practical range testing with the radios.
Resources Ô Software In addition to the comprehensive hardware portfolio, TI provides a wide range of supporting tools and software stacks: SimpliciTI™ Network Protocol www.ti.com/simpliciti SimpliciTI is a simple low-power RF network protocol aimed at small (<256 nodes) RF networks. Such networks typically contain battery operated devices, which require long battery life, low data rate and low duty cycle.
Resources Ô Software Protocol Stack Name Description Web link SimpliciTI™ Network Protocol SimpliciTI is a simple low-power RF network protocol aimed at small RF networks www.ti.com/simpliciti TIMAC IEEE 802.15.4 medium access control software stack www.ti.com/timac ® Z-Stack™ Software ZigBee protocol stack www.ti.com/z-stack RemoTI™ Software ZigBee RF4CE protocol stack www.ti.com/remoti ® BLEstack Bluetooth low energy protocol stack ® www.ti.
Resources Ô Texas Instruments Design Network (TIDN) The TI Design Network for low-power RF developers, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® dual-mode is a worldwide community of respected, experienced, and wellestablished companies including those servicing the low-power RF market in the sub-1-GHz and 2.4-GHz ISM frequency bands and the 2.4-GHz wireless technologies market for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Resources Ô TI E2E™ Online Community TI’s Online Community has been created to provide you with technical support forums, videos and blogs, and the chance to openly and freely interact with fellow engineers.
Resources Ô TI Connectivity Wiki http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Wireless_Connectivity_Platforms TI’s Wireless Connectivity Wiki provides the latest and most comprehensive technical information needed to begin developing a wireless application.
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