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| Low-cost System-on-Chips for wireless toys and gadgets – CC2543/4/5 SoCs |
 The newest additions to TI’s Value Line of low-cost devices now
includes the CC2543, CC2544 and CC2545 2.4GHz RF System-on-Chips
with MCU, 32kB flash and 1/2kB RAM on just one single die. These
System-on-Chips feature 2 Mbps data rate, 102dB link budget and <1uA sleep current with sleep timer running. The family members
are distinguished by different number of general I/O pins, while the
CC2544 has a USB interface. The CC2543/44/45 System-on-Chips
enable TI’s lowest cost point for 2.4GHz RF communication.
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For more information go to www.ti.com/rfvalueline |
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| SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 Optimized to Pair with Even Lower Cost MCUs! |
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| Now requiring only as low as 2K Flash, 256 Byte RAM, the SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 can now be paired with lower cost, lower memory footprint MCUs. |
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CC3000’s new driver has flexible memory compile options |
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Code size depends on actual APIs used |
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RAM size depends on the largest packet sent and received |
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Download the update |
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| New SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Evaluation Module Kit Options |
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| The CC3000 FRAM Evaluation Module Kit is a full turn-key TI Wi-Fi evaluation and demonstration tool for the MSP430 FRAM MCUs and TI's SimpleLink Wi-Fi that includes all of the necessary hardware and software to get started quickly. SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 is a self-contained wireless solution that simplifies the process of implementing Internet connectivity. |
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| Each kit includes: |
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SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 module & EM board (LSR or Murata) |
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Wi-Fi Access Point |
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MSP430 FRAM Experimenter Board (MSP-EXP430FR5739) |
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CC3000FRAMEMK-L – LSR |
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CC3000FRAMEMK-M – Murata |
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| Enhancing AMR/AMI communications with Sub-1 GHz RF CC112x Performance Line devices |
See TI’s flow meter system recommendation, and Explore TI’s full gas/water/flow meter design and support solution, featuring TI’s CC112x for its industry-leading ability to filter out other RF sources. For developers and consumers, this translates into end products with robust and reliable wireless links that are resistant to disturbances from other wireless systems in a device’s surroundings.
The sub-1 GHz RF performance line family today consists of the CC1120, CC1121, and CC1125 transceivers and the CC1175 transmitter. |
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For more information on the RF Performance Line click here |
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| Technical Documents |
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| Application Note AN118 – Flash programming of CC253x/4x devices |
Application note AN118 demonstrates how to use the CC debug interface to perform various flash related tasks on CC253x / CC254x System-on-Chips. It is distributed along with example code using a CC2530 as a programmer – but is easily ported to other devices. The application note explains in detail the example code, which covers how to enter debug mode and how to read/write/erase the flash memory. |
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For more information click here |
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| Other News |
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| 50% discount on featured TI kits if you enter the Wearable Technoloiges Innovation World Cup! |
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So hurry up and register for a chance to win USD $5,000 and become the Wearable Technoloiges Innovator of the year! For more information go to www.ti.com/innovationworldcup |
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| TI’s newly revised Smart Grid Solutions Guide makes it easy to explore TI’s IC, software and tool solutions for grid infrastructure, smart utility metering, home automation and grid communications. |
In the guide, each Smart Grid function and its system solution is detailed with corresponding product recommendations that offer increased application flexibility, higher performance and design longevity. You’ll also find information about new tools, grid security and communications, as well as selection tables to refine your decisions.
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To download the Smart Grid Solutions Guide click here |
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| The battle for the next-gen remote control: ZigBee RF4CE and Bluetooth low energy |
’Consumers’ living rooms are evolving with more advanced TVs, set-top boxes (STBs), DVD/Blu-ray players, gaming systems and other home entertainment equipment. To make the most of the features and premium content being delivered to these new devices, OEMs and service providers are also renovating the remote control.’
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Read the complete blog post in our Mobile Momentum Blog on TI’s E2E Community here |
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| Customer Corner |
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| Elprotronic programmers now support the CC85xx PurePath Wireless Audio devices |
Elprotronic has added support for the CC8520, CC8521, CC8530 and CC8531 to their GangPro-CC and FlashPro-CC flash programmers. The GangPro version allows for programming of up to 6 devices in simultaneously while the FlashPro version allow for programming and production pairing of a master and slave combination. |
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For more information go to http://www.elprotronic.com/gangproCC.html |
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| Movea and Hillcrest Labs motion-enabled remote kits with TI ZigBee RF4CE and Bluetooth low energy |
| The electronics industry is moving from IR- to RF-based remote controls to provide non-line-of-sight functionality, increased reliability and two-way communications. At IBC earlier this month, Hillcrest Labs and Movea announced new developments for the motion-enabled remote market using TI’s ZigBee RF4CE (CC2533) and Bluetooth low energy (CC2541). TI is excited to work with both companies to support the next-gen remote market and give manufacturers flexibility with pin-for-pin compatibility and software reuse between its RF4CE and Bluetooth low energy solutions. |
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| Events |
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| Developing with Texas Instruments Bluetooth low energy solutions – webinar now available |
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This free webinar hosted earlier this month was sponsored by the Bluetooth SIG and Texas Instruments and is now available online:
Go beyond the standard Bluetooth low energy profiles to make your product unique. It may seem complicated, but is easy when you have the right tools. We’ll walk through how to develop a proprietary Bluetooth low energy profile, demonstrate example code and implementation, and provide a overview of TI’s Bluetooth low energy solutions and BLE-stack.
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Introduction to TI’s Bluetooth low energy solutions and BLE-Stack |
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Ordering a kit and downloading TI’s BLE-stack |
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How to develop a proprietary profile |
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Example code and implementation of a proprietary profile |
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To view the webinar click here. |
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| Texas Instruments provides Internet of Things vision at Design East Conference |
| Design East is the focused embedded processing show for the Eastern US. Texas Instruments LPRF team provided a one hour introductory class on ZigBee Light Link and also participated in a panel discussion on the future of the Internet Things. EE times covered the lively panel discussion. Many participants attend this show to hear the emerging trends on embedded solutions for wireless connectivity. |
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For more details on the panel discussion please click here. |
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| Customer Support Contact Information |
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