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CC1110/CC2510
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7 Application examples and RF testing
This section identifies what example software comes with the CC1110/CC2510 development
kit and also describes how to use the kit for fundamental RF testing.
7.1 Setup
1. Plug two Evaluation Modules into the two Evaluation Boards.
2. Connect antennas to both EM boards
3. Apply power to the Development Kits. See chapter 6.1 for more information about
various ways of powering the Development Kit.
4. Turn on power by setting the power switch correctly.
For a more detailed explanation, see the “Quick Start Instructions” for the development kit.
7.2 Examples
The CC1110/CC2510 development kit is accompanied by a Packet Error Rate (PER)
software example. This together with a corresponding document can be downloaded from the
Texas Instruments web site.
The software example is provided as source code. It is written for the IAR Embedded
Workbench for 8051. It is necessary to have the Embedded Workbench installed to be able to
compile or debug the source code or build binary files for download to the CC1110 or
CC2510. Please see chapter 8 for installation and licensing details.
The Packet Error Rate (PER) is one way of describing the quality of a radio channel. A high
PER indicates many lost or damaged packets, in other words bad transmission conditions.
This example makes it possible to test the CC2510 and the CC1110 against the specifications
in the data sheet in different transmission conditions and with various radio frequencies
chosen from a menu.
When starting the example the Chipcon-logo, chip used and revision will be shown on the
LCD. The application will start when button S1 is pushed.