Introduction; Definitions; Kit Content; Hardware - Texas Instruments Chipcon CC2430DB User Manual

1 Introduction

This manual contains reference information for the CC2430 DB hardware. The following tools,
which can be used with the kit, have their own user manual that can be downloaded from the
TI website:
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- SmartRF Studio
- Chipcon general packet sniffer
- IAR EW8051 C-compiler and C-Spy debugger (www.IAR.se)
The CC2430DB demonstration board includes a number of functions and applications that
allows quick testing of the RF interface and peripherals of the CC2430. It can for example be
used for:
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Evaluation of SmartRF
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Measurement of current consumption. The kit is designed for low power operation,
and with an ampere meter the current consumption can be measured for all operating
modes.
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Prototype development. The CC2430DB includes a USB interface that can be used
as emulator interface for the CC2430. Additionally, all I/O ports are available on pin
connector on the board to allow easy access for external applications.

2 Definitions

CC2430DB CC2430 Demonstration Board; described in this user manual
USB MCU The Silicon Labs C8051F320 MCU used to provide a USB interface
on the CC2430DB
Factory firmware The firmware that is supplied programmed into the USB MCU from
the factory. This firmware supports SmartRF
SoC System on a Chip. A collective term used to refer to Chipcon ICs with
on-chip MCU and RF transceiver
ICE In Circuit Emulator

3 Kit content

3.1 Hardware

The CC2430DB kit contains the following:
- 1 CC2430DB demonstration board
- 1 USB cable
- Quick start guide
- This document

4 Getting started

Make sure to install SmartRF
the required hardware drivers on the PC. SmartRF
web pages:
http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/smartrftm-studio.html
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04 products.
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Studio before connecting the CC2430DB to a PC, as it installs
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Studio can be downloaded from the TI
SWRU125
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Studio operation.
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