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TI Low-Power RF eNewsletter High-Performance Analog
June 2007



In This Issue:
•  New Product Release – CC2431 System-on-Chip With Location Engine
 
•  New Product Release – CC2430 System-on-Chip for IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee®
 
•  New: CC2430 and CC2431 Datasheets
 
•  New: Download TI's Z-Stack™ ZigBee Protocol Stack Version 1.4.2 From the Web
 
•  New: CC2430 Demonstration Board – Buy Extra CC2430 Nodes or Use This Board With the Chipcon Packet Sniffer
 
•  Updated: CC2430 Examples and User Library Files
 
•  Updated: Setup Z-Location Engine Version 1.3.0
 
•  New: LEMonitor v.1.0.0
 
•  Updated: CC2430EM Reference Design
 
•  Updated: CC2430DB Reference Design
 
•  New Application Note AN049: Software for CC1100/CC2500 and MSP430 – Examples and Function Library
 
•  New: End-Equipment Selection Tool on the Web
 
•  Updated: Application Note AN043 – Small Size 2.4-GHz PCB Antenna
 
•  New: Medical Applications Guide
 
•  Transition of Chipcon Web Site to TI.com
 
•  Visit TI at Wireless Japan
 
•  Sign Up for ZigBee Training
 
•  Low-Power RF Development Network


New Product Release – CC2431 System-on-Chip With Location Engine
The CC2431 from TI is the first system-on-chip with a hardware location engine targeting low-power ZigBee wireless sensor networking applications such as asset and equipment tracking, inventory control, security, and commissioning networks. The CC2431 features a powerful RSSI-based location engine, which reduces network traffic compared to centralized location systems, and is supported by TI’s Z-Stack ZigBee protocol stack.
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New Product Release – CC2430 System-on-Chip for IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee
The CC2430 from TI is a true system-on-chip solution specifically tailored for IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee applications. It enables ZigBee nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-materials costs. The CC2430 combines the excellent performance of the leading CC2420 RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced MCU, 32/64/128-KB flash memory, 8-KB RAM and many other powerful features. Combined with the industry-leading Z-Stack ZigBee protocol stack, the CC2430 provides the market’s most competitive ZigBee solution.
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New: CC2430 and CC2431 Datasheets
The newly released CC2430 and CC2431 datasheets are now available on the Web. Earlier versions were preliminary datasheets for engineering samples and pre-production prototype devices, but they are not complete and may be incorrect in some aspects compared to the released product. Download the new CC2430 and CC2431 datasheets today.

New: Download TI's Z-Stack ZigBee Protocol Stack Version 1.4.2 From the Web
Jumpstart your ZigBee development with TI’s newest versions of the Z-Stack ZigBee protocol stack. Z-Stack is compliant with the ZigBee 2006 specification and supports multiple platforms, including the CC2430 system-on-chip, CC2431 system-on-chip with location engine and CC2420 + MSP430 platform.

Z-Stack version 1.4.2 introduces a new application feature called SimpleAPI. This new API was designed from the application developer’s point of view rather than from the ZigBee specification – but still provides a ZigBee Compliant Platform (ZCP). This is a good way for application developers to quickly build ZigBee-based wireless mesh networked applications.

The stack API is condensed to about 10 function calls that are targeted toward network formation: binding, sending and receiving data. In addition, stack configuration can now be done through NVRAM parameters (instead of having pre-compiled values in code), a PC-based tool, or an external microcontroller. Two sample applications are included to illustrate SimpleAPI, a sensor data collection network application and a home automation network application. The project file for the sample applications is in the Samples\SimpleApp.

Another new feature is the OAD (over-the-air-download) sample application that illustrates the use of the over-air firmware upgrade feature. A PC tool (ZOAD) is included in the release to perform the over-the-air upgrade.
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New: CC2430 Demonstration Board – Buy Extra CC2430 Nodes or Use This Board With the Chipcon Packet Sniffer
The CC2430 demonstration board is based on TI’s CC2430, a system-on-chip solution for IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee applications. The CC2430DB allows easy development of sensor applications and includes a variety of sensors:
 
    • Light sensor
    • Two-way accelerometer
    • Temperature sensor
    • Battery monitor
    • Potentiometer
    • Push button and joystick
    • LEDs

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Updated: CC2430 Examples and User Library Files
The CC2430 Examples and User Library Files revision is now available online. The new version has been tested with CC2430 rev E and a bug in the Flash Writing example has been corrected.
Download here

Updated: Setup Z-Location Engine Version 1.3.0
The newly released Z-Location Engine revision is now available online and includes new FW images (hex files) for Z-stack application based on Z-stack v.1.4.2 and a new function to read and write IEEE addresses.
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New: LEMonitor v.1.0.0
A new PC tool to monitor and initiate messages in a location network is now available on the web. It is distributed with full source code to give a code example of the interface between the PC application and the connected location coordinator.
Download

Updated: CC2430EM Reference Design
The new CC2430EM reference design revision is now available online. The following component values have changed:
 
    • C71 has been changed to 2.2 μF
    • C421 has been changed to 1 μF

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Updated: CC2430DB Reference Design
The new CC2430DB reference design revision is now available online. The following component values have changed:
 
    • C71 has been changed to 2.2 μF
    • C421 has been changed to 1 μF
    • C191 and C211 has been changed to 33 pF

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New: Application Note AN049: Software for CC1100/CC2500 and MSP430 – Examples and Function Library
This newly released application note is the recommended starting point for developing software for the CC1100/CC2500 and MSP430 combination. The software demonstrates how to use some of the many advanced digital features and packet-handling capabilities of the CC1100/CC2500. Software examples have been developed for the MSP430 experimenter’s board, but can easily be ported to another hardware platform.
Download

New: End-Equipment Selection Tool on the Web
A new end-equipment selection tool is now available on the Web. Answer a few questions to quickly narrow your search to the RF and MCU solution you need.
Download

Updated: Application Note AN043 – Small Size 2.4-GHz PCB Antenna
This newly released application note has been renamed to make it clear that the described antenna can be used in all 2.4-GHz applications and not just for USB dongles.
Download

New: Medical Applications Guide
The new 2Q07 Medical Applications Guide provides information to help get your medical equipment designs to market faster. Find design example diagrams, component and application-functional block diagrams, component selection guides and information about development tools and evaluation modules.
Download

Transition of Chipcon Web Site to TI.com
The Chipcon Web site will be retired on July 1, 2007. All relevant information has been transferred from www.chipcon.com to the RF/IF section of the Texas Instruments Web site. Bookmark www.ti.com/lprf today.

Visit TI at Wireless Japan
TI's Low-Power RF group will participate at Wireless Japan July 18–20 in Tokyo. Visit our demo station at stand No. B-470 to view our range of low-power, high-performance RF-IC solutions. Product experts will be available to answer your questions.
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Sign Up for ZigBee Training
The Low-Power RF and ZigBee Networking Workshop is the best way to get on the fast track to ZigBee success. This hands-on three-day course will provide a solid foundation in RF capabilities, MAC layer communications, OSAL/HAL usage, ZigBee networking and Z-Stack-based product development. The class is taught by an experienced engineer and provides information, techniques and strategies you will not find elsewhere. Get face-to-face access to expert assistance and answers that address your specific needs. Even if you are currently just evaluating ZigBee, our training course is designed to get you started the right way. Upcoming trainings:

    June 26 – Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.
    July 10 – San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
    September 18 – Landshut, Germany

More info

Low-Power RF Developer Network
TI’s extensive network of low-power RF development partners can help you speed up your application development. The network comprises recommended companies, RF consultants and independent design houses that provide a variety of hardware module products and design services, including:
 
    • RF circuit, low-power RF and ZigBee design services
    • Low-power RF and ZigBee module solutions and development tools
    • RF certification services and RF circuit manufacturing
    • Online search tool to determine suitable RF development partners

Search the Low-Power RF Developer Network online tool to find a suitable partner for your design project.


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