EVM User’s Guide Getting Started 1 Introduction 1.1 CC3100MOD BOOST Introducing the CC3100MOD Booster pack compatible with all TI Launchpads for adding WIFI capability to embedded systems. The CC3100MODBOOST Booster Pack is an easy-to-use evaluation module for the CC3100 WIFI device. It contains everything needed to start developing a WIFI solution on TI Launchpad.
EVM User’s Guide 2.3 Connector and jumper descriptions 2.3.1 Push buttons and LEDs Push buttons Reference Usage Comments OOB Demo This is used as an input for the OOB demo. RESET The use of this pin is optional. This is used to reset the CC3100 device which can also be accomplished using the nHIB button.
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EVM User’s Guide Lauchpad or the on-board USB. J8 (1-2) power from MCU Launchpad J8 (2-3) power from on-board USB using 3.3V LDO Current For Hibernate and LPDS currents measurement connect a ammeter across J26 : Range (< 500uA) For Active current, mount a 0.1 Ohm resistor on R42 and measure the voltage across the 0.1 Ohm resistor using a voltmeter.
EVM User’s Guide 2.3.3 2x20 pin connector assignment The signal assignment on the 2x20 pin connector is shown below. The convention of J1..J4 is replaced with P1…P4 to avoid confusion with the actual board reference. P1 P3 P4 P2 VCC(3.3V) UN-USED UART1_TX SPI_CS...
EVM User’s Guide 3 Connecting to the PC using EMUBOOST 3.1 CC31XXEMUBOOST 3.1.1 Overview The CC31XXEMUBOOST is designed to connect the CC3100MODBOOST pack to a PC using USB connection. This is used to update the firmware on the BP using the “SL_Prog”...
EVM User’s Guide output. TX only Note : On the PC only two of the four ports would be visible on the Device Manager. The D2XX ports are not listed under the “Ports” tab. The first COM port in the list usually is used for the flash programming. Ports available on J5 Port No Port Type...
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EVM User’s Guide J22 (short) Provide 5.0V to the Booster pack J3 (1-2) Route the NWP logs to the Dual port also The rest of the jumpers can remain open. With these done, the EMUBOOST would resemble the board in the next section TI Confidential –...
EVM User’s Guide Connecting to a Launchpad The CC3100MOD Booster pack can be directly connected to a compatible Launchpad using the standard 2x20 pin connectors. The jumper settings needed for this connection is the same as that needed for the EMUBOOST board as described in the previous section.
EVM User’s Guide 5.2 Antenna pattern The antenna used on the evaluation platform is a chip antenna from Taiyo Yuden (AH316M245001-T). The below figures depict the radiation patter from this chip antenna. Note that the radiation pattern is influenced by presence of any metal parts nearby. TI Confidential –...
EVM User’s Guide 5.4 Bill of materials Qty Description PCB Footprint Part Number Manufacturer Mfr. PN Part Reference CAP CER 100nF 10% 10V SMD 0402 GP/HF X5R 0.5mm C-0402S0 202.00008.015 Murata GRM155R61A104KA01D C15 C27 R15 R22 R29 R36 R37 R38 R44 R46 R48 R65 R66 R73 R81 R82 14 RES C SMD 0402 0ohm 5% GP/HF C-0402S0 251.00681.025...
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EVM User’s Guide STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION MODULES 1. Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, or documentation (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. Acceptance of the EVM is expressly subject to the following terms and conditions 1.1 EVMs are intended solely for product or software developers for use in a research and development setting to facilitate feasibility evaluation, experimentation, or scientific analysis of TI semiconductors products.
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EVM User’s Guide 3.2 Canada 3.2.1 For EVMs issued with an Industry Canada Certificate of Conformance to RSS-210 Concerning EVMs Including Radio Transmitters: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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EVM User’s Guide or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices. The notices contain important safety information related to, for example, temperatures and voltages. 4.3 Safety-Related Warnings and Restrictions: 4.3.1 User shall operate the EVM within TI’s recommended specifications and environmental considerations stated in the user guide, other available documentation provided by TI, and any other applicable requirements and employ reasonable and customary safeguards.
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