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6 Using CC2430DB for prototyping
The CC2430DB can be used for prototyping by programming the CC2430 with custom
applications. All I/O ports on the CC2430 are available on pin row header at the edge of the
board, and the USB interface can be used as In Circuit Emulator (ICE) interface allowing real
time in circuit emulation of the CC2430.
Table 6 on page 13 shows what pins on the MCU are used for various functions.
P6 and P7 pin-row connectors can be used to connect the CC2430DB to other PCB or
prototyping boards. See page 6 for the pin-out of these connectors.
0Ω resistors are included to isolate the CC2430 from the external components on the
CC2430DB. By removing these resistors, signals can be accessed on the pin headers. Refer
to section 5.10 and Table 6 for information about which pin corresponds to which resistor.
6.1 Debugging using the USB interface
The most common way to use the CC2430DB for development is to use the USB interface to
control the CC2430 on-chip In-Circuit Emulator. The USB interface supplies power to the
board, so there is no need for additional DC power or batteries. The USB interface can also
be used to program the CC2430 in circuit using the Chipcon programming software.
6.2 Debugging CC2430DB with the CC2430 debug connector
The CC2430DB can be used with the Chipcon packet sniffer or other applications that require
USB interface for communication with PC and debugging with an emulator simultaneously. In
these cases the SoC debug connector can be used for connecting the ICE. The
SmartRF04EB can be used as emulator interface with a cable from P14 "SoC debug/flash" on
SmartRF04EB to P8 "2430deb" on CC2430DB. See Figure 7 below. The jumpers between
pin 1-2, 3-4 and 4-5 on header P5 must be removed.
CC2430DB must be powered from battery, USB or DC jack when debugged from
SmartRF04EB.
Figure 7: CC2430 Debug Connector
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