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CC2530 Development Kit User’s Guide
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a CC2530 Development Kit.
The CC2530 is Texas Instrument’s second generation ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 compliant System-on-
Chip with an optimized 8051 MCU core and radio for the 2.4 GHz unlicensed ISM/SRD band. This
device enables industrial grade applications by offering state-of-the-art noise immunity, excellent link
budget, operation up to 125 degrees and low voltage operation.
In addition, the CC2530 provides extensive hardware support for packet handling, data buffering, burst
transmissions, data encryption, data authentication, clear channel assessment, link quality indication
and packet timing information.
The CC2530 product folder on the web [1] has more information, with datasheets, user guides and
application notes.
The CC2530 Development Kit includes all the necessary hardware to properly evaluate, demonstrate,
prototype and develop software targeting not only IEEE802.15.4 or ZigBee compliant applications, but
also proprietary applications for which a DSSS radio is required or wanted.
About this manual
This manual describes all the hardware included in the CC2530 Development Kit (CC2530DK) and
points the user to other useful information sources.
Chapter 4 briefly describes the contents of the development kit and chapter 5 gives a quick
introduction to how to get started with the kit. In particular, it describes how to install SmartRF Studio
to get the required drivers for the evaluation board, how the hardware can be used, and lists the
software that is available for the development kit. Chapter 6 explains some simple methods for
performing practical RF testing with the development kit. Chapter 7, 8, and 9 describe the hardware in
the kit and where to find more information about how to use it. A troubleshooting guide can be found in
chapter 10.
Development Kit contents
The CC2530 Development Kit (CC2530DK) includes hardware and software that allows quick testing
of the CC2530 RF performance and offers a complete platform for development of advanced
prototype RF systems.
Evaluate the CC2530 right out of the box. The kit can be used for range testing using the preprogrammed
PER tester running on the CC2530.
Use SmartRF Studio to perform RF measurements. The radio can be easily configured to
measure sensitivity, output power and other RF parameters.
Prototype development. All I/O pins from the CC2530 are available on pin connectors on the
SmartRF05EB, allowing easy interconnection to peripherals on the EB board or other external
sensors and devices.
CC2530EM
The CC2530EM (evaluation module) contains
the RF IC and necessary external components
and matching filters for getting the most out of
the radio. The module can be plugged into the
SmartRF05EB. Use the EM as reference
design for RF layout. The schematics are
included at the end of this document and the
layout files can be found on the web [1].
CC2531 USB Dongle
The CC2531 USB Dongle is a fully operational
USB device that can be plugged into a PC.
The dongle has 2 LEDs, two small pushbuttons
and connector holes that allow
connection of external sensors or devices. The
dongle also has a connector for programming
and debugging of the CC2531 USB controller.
Getting started
Setting up the hardware
After opening the kit, make sure you have all components. Please contact your TI Sales
Representative or TI Support [6] if anything is missing.
Start by connecting the antennas to the SMA connector on the RF evaluation boards. Tighten the
antenna’s screw firmly on to the SMA connector. If not properly connected, you might see reduced RF
performance. It is also possible to connect the EM board to RF instruments via coax cables. The EM is
designed to match a 50 Ohm load at the SMA connector.
Next, the evaluation modules should be plugged in to the SmartRF05EB. The purpose of the
SmartRF05EB is to serve as a general I/O board for testing of the various peripherals of the CC2530
microcontroller. The EB also contains a separate USB controller, which is used as a bridge between
the PC and the CC2530 for programming the flash of the CC2530. It is also used for debugging the
software running on the CC2530.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a CC2530 Development Kit.
The CC2530 is Texas Instrument’s second generation ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 compliant System-on-
Chip with an optimized 8051 MCU core and radio for the 2.4 GHz unlicensed ISM/SRD band. This
device enables industrial grade applications by offering state-of-the-art noise immunity, excellent link
budget, operation up to 125 degrees and low voltage operation.
In addition, the CC2530 provides extensive hardware support for packet handling, data buffering, burst
transmissions, data encryption, data authentication, clear channel assessment, link quality indication
and packet timing information.
The CC2530 product folder on the web [1] has more information, with datasheets, user guides and
application notes.
The CC2530 Development Kit includes all the necessary hardware to properly evaluate, demonstrate,
prototype and develop software targeting not only IEEE802.15.4 or ZigBee compliant applications, but
also proprietary applications for which a DSSS radio is required or wanted.
About this manual
This manual describes all the hardware included in the CC2530 Development Kit (CC2530DK) and
points the user to other useful information sources.
Chapter 4 briefly describes the contents of the development kit and chapter 5 gives a quick
introduction to how to get started with the kit. In particular, it describes how to install SmartRF Studio
to get the required drivers for the evaluation board, how the hardware can be used, and lists the
software that is available for the development kit. Chapter 6 explains some simple methods for
performing practical RF testing with the development kit. Chapter 7, 8, and 9 describe the hardware in
the kit and where to find more information about how to use it. A troubleshooting guide can be found in
chapter 10.
Development Kit contents
The CC2530 Development Kit (CC2530DK) includes hardware and software that allows quick testing
of the CC2530 RF performance and offers a complete platform for development of advanced
prototype RF systems.
Evaluate the CC2530 right out of the box. The kit can be used for range testing using the preprogrammed
PER tester running on the CC2530.
Use SmartRF Studio to perform RF measurements. The radio can be easily configured to
measure sensitivity, output power and other RF parameters.
Prototype development. All I/O pins from the CC2530 are available on pin connectors on the
SmartRF05EB, allowing easy interconnection to peripherals on the EB board or other external
sensors and devices.
CC2530EM
The CC2530EM (evaluation module) contains
the RF IC and necessary external components
and matching filters for getting the most out of
the radio. The module can be plugged into the
SmartRF05EB. Use the EM as reference
design for RF layout. The schematics are
included at the end of this document and the
layout files can be found on the web [1].
CC2531 USB Dongle
The CC2531 USB Dongle is a fully operational
USB device that can be plugged into a PC.
The dongle has 2 LEDs, two small pushbuttons
and connector holes that allow
connection of external sensors or devices. The
dongle also has a connector for programming
and debugging of the CC2531 USB controller.
Getting started
Setting up the hardware
After opening the kit, make sure you have all components. Please contact your TI Sales
Representative or TI Support [6] if anything is missing.
Start by connecting the antennas to the SMA connector on the RF evaluation boards. Tighten the
antenna’s screw firmly on to the SMA connector. If not properly connected, you might see reduced RF
performance. It is also possible to connect the EM board to RF instruments via coax cables. The EM is
designed to match a 50 Ohm load at the SMA connector.
Next, the evaluation modules should be plugged in to the SmartRF05EB. The purpose of the
SmartRF05EB is to serve as a general I/O board for testing of the various peripherals of the CC2530
microcontroller. The EB also contains a separate USB controller, which is used as a bridge between
the PC and the CC2530 for programming the flash of the CC2530. It is also used for debugging the
software running on the CC2530.