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Connecting to the PC Using EMUBOOST

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Connecting to the PC Using EMUBOOST

3.1

CC31XXEMUBOOST

3.1.1

Overview

The CC31XXEMUBOOST is designed to connect the CC3100 module BoosterPack board to a PC using a
USB connection. This updates the firmware patches, which are stored in the serial flash, on the
BoosterPack; and in software development using SimpleLink Studio.

3.1.2

Hardware Details

Figure 13. CC31XXEMUBOOST Board

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CC3100MOD SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Network Processor Module BoosterPack

SWRU396A – December 2014 – Revised September 2015

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Summary of Contents for CC3100MODBOOST

Page 1: ...CC3100MOD SimpleLink Wi Fi Network Processor Module BoosterPack Hardware User s Guide Literature Number SWRU396A December 2014 Revised September 2015 ...

Page 2: ... Conducted Testing 12 3 Connecting to the PC Using EMUBOOST 14 3 1 CC31XXEMUBOOST 14 3 2 Connecting the Boards 15 3 3 Jumper Settings on the CC3100MODBOOST 16 3 4 Jumper Settings on the EMUBOOST 16 4 Connecting to a LaunchPad 17 4 1 LaunchPad Current Limitation 17 5 Additional Information 18 5 1 Design Files 18 5 2 Software 18 5 3 Hardware Change Log 18 5 4 Known Limitations 18 2 Table of Contents...

Page 3: ...d 12 12 Resistor Switch for Radiated vs Conducted Tests 13 13 CC31XXEMUBOOST Board 14 14 Portable Devices 15 15 The CC3100BOOST Connected to the EMUBOOST 16 16 CC3100MODBOOST connected to MSP430F5529 LaunchPad 17 17 Jumper Settings When Used With LaunchPad 17 List of Tables 1 Push Buttons 7 2 LEDs 8 3 Jumper Settings 8 4 Outer Row Connectors 9 5 Inner Row Connectors 9 6 Ports Available on J6 15 7 ...

Page 4: ... 2014 to A Revision Page Added Note 11 NOTE Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version 4 Revision History SWRU396A December 2014 Revised September 2015 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2014 2015 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 5: ...nd it can be plugged into a CC31XXEMUBOOST board and connected to a PC for MCU emulation The CC3100MODBOOST firmware updates requires either the CC31XXEMUBOOST board or the micro controller over the air OTA software and access to a server Finally the exposed signals on the 20 pin connector provide an interface to an additional microcontroller or platforms beyond TI s LaunchPads The CC3100MODBOOST ...

Page 6: ...escription Figure 2 CC3100MODBOOST Front Side 6 CC3100MOD SimpleLink Wi Fi Network Processor Module BoosterPackSWRU396A December 2014 Revised September 2015 Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2014 2015 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 7: ...nd optional 32 KHz oscillator 2 layer PCB with 6 mil spacing and track width 2 3 Connector and Jumper Descriptions 2 3 1 Push Buttons and LEDs Table 1 Push Buttons Reference Usage Comments SW1 OOB Demo Used as an input for the OOB demo SW2 RESET Resets the device to a known state The use of this pin is optional Boots the device to the bootloader mode for flashing the firmware over a universal SW3 ...

Page 8: ...te and LPDS currents connect an ammeter across J26 Range 500 uA Current J6 For Active current mount an 0 1 Ω resistor on R42 and measure the voltage across the 0 1 Ω measurement resistor using a voltmeter Range 50 mV peak peak Closed GPIO_12 is hard pulled to Vcc J5 OOB Demo Open GPIO_12 is pulled to GND using 33K resistor Booster pack J10 J9 2 10 pins each connected to the Launchpad header J3 RF ...

Page 9: ...100EMUBOOST board Some of the LaunchPads are not capable of sourcing the peak current requirements of Wi Fi In this case the USB connector on the CC3100MODBOOST can be used to aid the peak current The use of Schottky diodes ensure that the load sharing occurs between the USB connectors on the LaunchPad and the BoosterPack without any board modifications The 3 3 V power can also be sourced from the...

Page 10: ...50 mA peak current needed for the CC3100MODBOOST In this case the on board 3 3 V LDO can be used see Figure 7 This LDO is sourced from the USB connector on the CC3100MODBOOST and the LaunchPad in a shared load manner Figure 7 3 3 V Power From LDO 10 CC3100MOD SimpleLink Wi Fi Network Processor Module BoosterPackSWRU396A December 2014 Revised September 2015 Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Co...

Page 11: ... the hibernate and LPDS currents see Figure 9 Figure 9 Low Current Measurement NOTE If the device uses service pack 1 1 0 or higher the R113 resistor must be removed to get lower LPDS currents This resistor can leak an extra 33 uA from the 3 3 V supply in LPDS mode if the SPI is used as the host interface 2 5 2 Active Current Measurement To measure active current in a profile form use a 0 1 Ω 1 re...

Page 12: ...measuring the performance in a conducted mode In addition to the Murata connector a U FL connector on the board see Figure 12 for conducting testing or to connect an external antenna This requires a board modification as illustrated in the figures below Figure 11 Connectors on the Board 12 CC3100MOD SimpleLink Wi Fi Network Processor Module BoosterPackSWRU396A December 2014 Revised September 2015 ...

Page 13: ...istor Switch for Radiated vs Conducted Tests 13 SWRU396A December 2014 Revised September 2015CC3100MOD SimpleLink Wi Fi Network Processor Module BoosterPack Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2014 2015 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 14: ... USB connection This updates the firmware patches which are stored in the serial flash on the BoosterPack and in software development using SimpleLink Studio 3 1 2 Hardware Details Figure 13 CC31XXEMUBOOST Board 14 CC3100MOD SimpleLink Wi Fi Network Processor Module BoosterPackSWRU396A December 2014 Revised September 2015 Hardware Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2014 2015 Texas Instruments...

Page 15: ... Type Usage Comments Number 1 VCP RT3 Used for TI internal debug only 2 VCP MAC logger Used for TI internal debug only 3 1 3 Driver Requirements The FTDI Debug board requires installing the associated drivers on a PC This package is available as part of the SDK release and is located at Install Path cc3100 sdk tools cc31xx_board_drivers The install path is usually C ti cc3100SDK 3 2 Connecting the...

Page 16: ...er Settings No Jumper Settings Notes Power the BoosterPack from the EMU BOOST Place the jumper near the edge of the 1 J8 1 2 PCB 3 J6 short No current measurement 4 J5 short OOB demo jumper 3 4 Jumper Settings on the EMUBOOST Table 9 specifies the jumpers to be installed while pairing with the FTDI board Table 9 EMUBOOST Jumper Settings No Jumper Settings Notes 1 J4 short Provide 3 3 V to the Boos...

Page 17: ...rent Limitation Some of the LaunchPads including the MSP430FRAM do not provide enough current to power the CC3100MODBOOST The BoosterPack can consume up to 400 mA peak from the 3 3 V and may need power separately For this a USB connector is provided on the BoosterPack to provide the 3 3 V The power supply jumpers should be configured as shown in Figure 17 when the power is supplied from the on boa...

Page 18: ...ilable from the CC3100MOD device s product page The Software Development Kit SDK for use with the CC3100MOD BoosterPack is available from http www ti com tool cc3100sdk 5 3 Hardware Change Log Table 10 Hardware Change Log PCB Revision Description Rev 1 Initial Release 5 4 Known Limitations 1 The serial flash on the module can be programmed mainly through the UART of the CC3100MODBOOST board 18 CC3...

Page 19: ...by TI not to conform to such warranty If TI elects to repair or replace such EVM TI shall have a reasonable time to repair such EVM or provide replacements Repaired EVMs shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period Replaced EVMs shall be warranted for a new full ninety 90 day warranty period 3 Regulatory Notices 3 1 United States 3 1 1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC Appr...

Page 20: ... antenna types listed in the user guide with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la réglementation d Industrie Canada le prése...

Page 21: ...o the EVM output If there is uncertainty as to the load specification please contact a TI field representative During normal operation even with the inputs and outputs kept within the specified allowable ranges some circuit components may have elevated case temperatures These components include but are not limited to linear regulators switching transistors pass transistors current sense resistors ...

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