TRF4903 with MSP430 Demonstration and Development Evaluation Kit Status: ACTIVE

Product Information

Description

The MSP-TRF4903-DEMO kit is used to demonstrate a unidirectional radio frequency (RF) data link without the need of an external computer, and for prototyping by downloading new software code to the MSP430F449 through the JTAG connector. This kit is used to evaluate the Texas Instruments TRF4903, a single-chip multiband RF transmitter. The schematics and layout of the board can be used as a reference design if desired.

The demo kit has two circuit boards. The first circuit board (unit) is the transmitter and consists of a TRF4903 RF transmitter and a MSP430F449 microcontroller. The second circuit board in the kit is a receiver and consists of a TRF6903 RF transceiver and a MSP430F449 microcontroller. For demo purposes, the TRF6903 board is used as a receiver for the TRF4903 transmitter.

Features

• TRF4903 RF transmitter
• MSP430F449 microcontroller
• Headers used to access the MSP430F449 I/O ports
• JTAG connector
• RS-232C connector
• TRF4903 I/O header used to monitor or control the TRF4903.
• On board PCB antenna
• SMA connector footprint for an external antenna or test equipment (SMA connector not included)
• 4-bit DIP switch used in the link demonstration mode to change the transmit frequency.
• Four buttons used for the demonstration application
• Four LEDs used for the demonstration application
• Battery holder for two AAA batteries in series (batteries not included)

Support Software

• TRF4903 Demo Kit GERBER Files (swrc017.zip, 383 KB)
  18 Mar 2005 zip

• TRF4903 Demo Kit PCB Layout (swrc016.zip, 404 KB)
  18 Mar 2005 zip

• Serial Pass Through Software for RF Evaluation Mode (swrc015.zip, 456 KB)
  18 Mar 2005 zip

• TRF4903 Demo Kit Firmware for EU ISM Band (swrc014.zip, 69 KB)
  18 Mar 2005 zip

• TRF4903 Demo Kit Firmware for US ISM Band (swrc013.zip, 65 KB)
  18 Mar 2005 zip