Low-Power RF eNewsletter August 2008
Texas Instruments

Here are the latest updates from Texas Instruments on low-power RF products, events and more.

Software and hardware:
•  New application note: AN063 – Using CC2591 Front End with CC2430
 
•  New design note: DN112 – Using UART in CC111xFx, CC243x and CC251xFx
 
•  New design note: DN113 – CC111xFx, CC243xFx, and CC251xFx SPI
 
•  CC1020 and C1021 data sheets update
 
•  SimpliciTI™ network protocol 1.0.6 provides new features
 
•  Packet sniffer version 2.10.0
 
Most popular application & design notes:
•  AN058 – Antenna Selection Guide
 
•  DN500 – Packet Transmission Basics
 
•  DN018 – Range Measurements in an Open Field Environment
 
Events:
•  Visit TI at the 2008 Bluetooth Evolution Conference & Expo, Oct. 21-23
 
•  See TI's complete solution for AMR at Metering Europe in Amsterdam, Sept. 22-24 and Metering Russia, Oct. 21-22
 

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Other news:
•  Energy harvesting becomes a reality with AdaptivEnergy's wireless, remote sensing solution based on TI ultra-low power technology
 
•  livetec GmbH joins Texas Instruments' Low-Power RF Developer Network
 

New application note: AN063 – Using CC2591 Front End with CC2430
This application note describes how to implement the CC2430 and the CC2591 in the same design. It further describes the expected performance from this combination as well as important factors to consider with respect to the layout and regulatory requirements. The combined CC2430 and CC2591 solution is suitable for systems targeting compliance with FCC CFR47 Part 15.



New design note: DN112 – Using UART in CC111xFx, CC2431x, and CC251xFx
This design note explains the basic software use of the UART on CC111xFx, CC243xFx and CC251xFx. The UART is an asynchronous serial interface typically used to communicate data at moderate speed. A common application would use the UART to relay data between the CC111xFx/CC243xFx/CC251xFx RF engine and a PC hyperterminal.



New design note: DN113 – CC111xFx, CC243xFx, and CC251xFx SPI
This design note explains the basic software use of the SPI on CC111xFx, CC243xFx and CC251xFx.The SPI is a synchronous serial interface typically used to communicate data at high speed. A common application would use the SPI to transfer data from the CC111xFx/CC243xFx/CC251xFx RF engine to an external memory device, such as EEPROM.


New design note: CC1020 and C1021 data sheets update
Updated plastic tube specification, carrier tape and reel specification to reflect new MOQ quantities.


SimpliciTI network protocol 1.0.6 provides new features

Packet sniffer version 2.10.0
  • Added support for packet sniffer on SmartRF05EB + CC2520EM.
  • Added support for a generic protocol for CC1110, CC2510 and CC2520. This means that the payload will be shown as one field with a consecutive sequence of bytes. The sniffer can capture packets from any protocol as long as the radio settings are correct.
  • A new startup window to launch the packet sniffer.

Visit TI at the 2008 Bluetooth Evolution Conference & Expo, Oct. 21-23
Karl Helmer Torvmark, TI strategic marketing, will be presenting at the 2008 Bluetooth Evolution Conference & Expo. This conference will focus on the market potential, technical barriers and new opportunities emerging with the introduction of Bluetooth low-energy and high-speed technologies.



See TI's complete solution for AMR at Metering Europe in Amsterdam, Sept. 22-24 and Metering Russia, Oct. 21-22
Metering conferences and exhibitions will provide a forum to review the latest policy, regulatory and technological developments shaping the utility of the future and changing the face of metering and customer management across Europe.


Low power RF and ZigBee Networking Workshop
This hands-on, three-day course provides a solid foundation in RF capabilities, MAC layer communication, OSAL/HAL usage, ZigBee networking and Z-Stack™ software-based product development.


Energy harvesting becomes reality with AdaptivEnergy's wireless, remote sensing solution based on TI ultra-low power technology
AdaptivEnergy's energy-harvesting solution is based on TI's MSP430 microcontrollers, RF transceivers and eZ430-RF2500 tool. Utilizing AdaptivEnergy's efficient Joule-Thief technology, tiny piezoelectric-based sensors harvest energy from mechanical vibrations to power TI's ultra-low power microcontroller and RF technology, enabling ambient intelligence that can detect and report critical conditions in factories, automobiles, office buildings, homes and other environments – all without wiring or batteries.


livetec GmbH joins Texas Instruments' Low-Power RF Developer Network
livetec GmbH offers a wide range of engineering services for measurement and control technology and embedded wireless solutions, especially in the range of medical technology (electrophysiology, cardiology).

livetec offers product idea specification, development, issue of production documents, inclusive product approval, technical services, and prototyping and production.

livetec has its own medical products (external, temporary pacemakers or low-energy therapy lasers) and designs embedded wireless solutions for medical (telemetry, endoscopic surgery) and industrial (energy management) applications.


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