Introduction
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SWRU457A – February 2017 – Revised August 2018
Copyright © 2017–2018, Texas Instruments Incorporated
CC3120 SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi
®
BoosterPack™ Plug-In Module and IoT
Solution
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Introduction
1.1
CC3120BOOST
The SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3120 wireless network processor provides users the flexibility to add Wi-Fi to any
microcontroller (MCU). This user's guide explains the various configurations of the CC3120
BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module. This Internet-on-a chip™ integrated circuit solution contains everything
needed to easily create Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, including enhanced security features, quick
connection establishment, cloud support, and more. The CC3120 BoosterPack module can be used in the
following ways:
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The module can be connected to a TI MCU LaunchPad™ Development Kit (software examples
provided for MSP-EXP430F5529LP).
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The module can be plugged into a CC31XXEMUBOOST1 board, and connected to a PC for MCU
emulation.
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The module can be connected to an adapter board (MCU-ADAPT), which lets customers use the
CC3120BOOST with additional platforms beyond TI LaunchPad kits.
The CC3120 BoosterPack kit comes in three configurations:
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CC3120BOOST plus CC31XXEMUBOOST board plus MSP-EXP432P401R LaunchPad
Can run all software in the software design kit (SDK), and develop on the MSP430F5529 MCU
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CC3120BOOST plus CC31XXEMUBOOST board
Used for any CC3120 development
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CC3120BOOST
If extra CC3120 BoosterPack modules are needed, and the user already has the
CC31XXEMUBOOST board
NOTE:
The CC31XXEMUBOOST board is an advanced emulation board that is required for flashing
the CC3120BOOST, using the radio tool (radio performance testing or putting into
certification modes), and doing networking processing logs for advanced debugging.
NOTE:
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all people and must not be colocated or operate with any other antenna
or transmitter.
NOTE:
The pictures used in this document refer to the Rev A board, but the contents also apply to
any higher revisions unless otherwise stated. For changes across the various revisions of the
board, see
