Wireless Connectivity
eNewsletter January 2012
Texas Instruments
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Welcome to the Wireless Connectivity eNewsletter from TI - a monthly newsletter that keeps you up to date on new software and hardware releases, developer's news, and other news and events associated with TI's wireless connectivity solutions.


In this issue:
Hardware & Software
Technical Documents

Developer’s News

Other News

Events
Featured Video:
Featured Video 1
Motorola RAZR™ and TI CC2540 Bluetooth® low energy demo
Motorola RAZR's open APIs make it easy to develop Bluetooth low energy-based apps. Together with TI's development kits, developers are all set to make an end-to-end Bluetooth Smart sensor solution. For more information on TI's Bluetooth low energy solutions, visit www.ti.com/bluetoothlowenergy

Featured Video 2
ZigBee® RF4CE advanced remote control solution
TI's latest ZigBee® RF4CE remote control solution enables mouse-like pointing functionality, keyboard and gesture- and touch-based input controls for consumer electronics such as TVs, set-top boxes and game consoles. For more information on TI's ZigBee RF4CE solutions, visit www.ti.com/rf4ce

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Hardware & Software
SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3000

SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000
SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 is a wireless solution that simplifies the process of adding Internet connectivity to almost any MCU. The CC3000's low hardware requirements and unmatched integration enables Wi-Fi in many applications previously not possible. SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 minimizes host microcontroller (MCU) software requirements which makes it the ideal solution for embedded applications using any low-cost/low-power MCU.

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Introducing TI's SimpleLink™ product family

Building from more than a decade of proven leadership in the wireless connectivity space, TI recently unveiled the SimpleLink™ product family, the industry's widest portfolio of easy-to-use wireless connectivity technologies for low-power, low-cost embedded applications. The SimpleLink family includes self-contained wireless processors, aimed at enabling easy integration with any embedded system.

Visit www.ti.com/simplelink for more

TI introduces ZigBee® RF4CE advanced remote control solution

TI's latest ZigBee® RF4CE remote control solution includes support for the upcoming ZigBee Input Device (ZID) profile, which enables mouse-like pointing functionality, keyboard and gesture- and touch-based input controls for consumer electronics such as TVs, set-top boxes and game consoles. TI's ZigBee RF4CE solution includes the royalty-free RemoTI™ 1.3 protocol stack with sample application software, an ETSI-compliant and FCC-certified nano USB module, and an associated Advanced Remote Control development kit.

Advanced Remote Control

For complete product details, visit:www.ti.com/rf4ce

TI demos ZigBee Smart Energy 2.0 SoC with integrated ARM Cortex-M3 processor and memory

TI recently announced the industry's first demonstration of a radio frequency (RF) system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates an IEEE 802.15.4 (2.4 GHz) radio, an ARM® Cortex™-M3 processor, dedicated Smart Energy (SE) 2.0 hardware security acceleration, and enough flash and RAM to run the ZigBee® IP stack and SE2.0 profile without requiring external memory. The CC2538 ZigBee SE2.0 SoC is aimed at products for the Smart Grid and remote sensor connectivity to the Internet, and will enable simplified, cost-effective development of SE2.0 compliant applications such as electricity, gas or water smart meters and in-home displays.

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New FW1.3.0 released for PurePath Wireless Audio

PurePath Wireless Audio
New features include, but are not limited to, support for microphone(s), standby mode, antenna diversity and single button / proximity pairing.

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Technical Documents
TI NFC Technology Simplifies Bluetooth Pairing

Bluetooth® pairing usually involves some level of user interaction to confirm the identity of the user and/or the devices themselves. There are many pairing mechanisms available across the versions of Bluetooth. This process is typically lengthy and sometimes confusing to the user. This application report is aimed at showing TI technology developers details on implementing a simplified pairing scheme method outlined by the NFC Forum using an MSP430F5529 (a TI ultra-low power MCU), a TRF7970A (a TI NFC transceiver IC), and an CC2560 (a TI Bluetooth radio IC).

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RF6505-CC2530 range extender reference design
The RF6505-CC2530 reference design is a range extender design for the 2.4GHz ISM bands and contains schematics and layout files for the RF6505-CC2530 evaluation module. The reference design demonstrates how to integrate TI's CC2530/CC2531 and the RF6505 RF Front End from RF Micro Devices, and includes techniques for decoupling and RF layout.
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CC1120+CC1190 868 MHz Reference Design

The CC1120-CC1190EM 868MHz reference design contains schematics and layout files for the CC1120-CC1190EM 868MHz evaluation module. The RF section has been designed and characterized for operation in the 869.4 - 869.65 MHz sub-band (g3). The maximum output power is +27 dBm @3.0V and the sensitivity is improved 3 dB compared to a CC1120 stand-alone solution.

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AN112 Using CC1190 Front End with CC112x Under EN300220

This application note outlines the expected performance when using a CC1101-CC1190 design under EN 300 220-1 V2.3.1 in the 869.4-869.65 MHz sub-band (g3). The maximum output power is +27 dBm @3.0V and the sensitivity is improved 3 dB compared to a CC1120 stand-alone solution.

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Developer’s News
9Solutions Bluetooth Low Energy Indoor Navigation and Real Time Locating System

9Solutions Bluetooth Low Energy Indoor Navigation and Real Time Locating SystemAt CES 2012 9Solutions and TI demonstrated the first real time Bluetooth low energy-based indoor navigation and tracking system using Apple iPhone 4S and 9Solutions' Lone Worker Protection ID-Badge Tag and uTag product line. The 9Solutions IPCS Bluetooth low energy product line utilizes TI's CC2540 Bluetooth low energy system-on-chip.

Watch a demo video of 9Solutions IPCS here

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Other News
Give your feedback on TI's wireless connectivity development kits

TI is looking for your feedback on a selection of wireless connectivity development kits: RF Performance Line Development Kit, RF Value Line Development Kit and Bluetooth Low Energy Mini Development Kit. If you use any of these and have two minutes to respond to a short survey, please click on the below link. Thank you for your time - your feedback is important to TI.

Take the survey (2 minutes)

Events
Enabling M2M with Wi-Fi - join TI and LSR at Arrow M2M Seminars

A common issue faced today is easily accessing information, diagnostics, or controlling machines remotely. To expand the capability of products traditionally connected via a wired interface, engineers are looking for ways to wirelessly monitor and control systems from any location. Furthermore, users are looking for this accessibility without the need for new hardware or controllers, or years of expertise. TI and LS Research have partnered to create an innovative Wi-Fi® solution to address these design challenges. Discover how this solution expands machine functionality while simplifying your design process.

Visit the M2M Seminar Series website for more information and to register for the seminar nearest you.

Join TI at Mobile World Congress 2012, Barcelona, Feb 27th - March 1st

Mobile World Congress 2012 Experience the art and science of mobility! Meet TI experts at Stand 8A84, Hall 8 -and experience how our technology is empowering the mobile landscape. See products and demonstrations featuring wireless connectivity solutions, OMAP™ mobile processors, power management, communications infrastructure, high-speed products and DLP® projection technology. Learn more about TI's Mobile World Congress plans online on www.ti.com/mwc2012 (please bookmark and stay tuned for more), and plan to stop by our booth in Barcelona. See you there!

Texas Instruments Technology Days 2012 - Join us for a day packed with technical design seminars and technology exhibits
Texas Instruments Technology Days 2011 The 2012 Tech Day schedule will be available soon. Please stay tuned on www.ti.com/techdays
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