Texas Instruments SimpleLink Wi-Fi BoosterPack CC3120 User Manual Download

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CC3120

2 20-pin

Connector

LDO

3.3 V

Power

L + C

Filter

SPI

Flash

32-kHz
Crystal

40-MHz

Crystal

Push-

buttons

UART, SPI

nRESET

nHIB

FRST

IRQ

Debug

3.3 V

5 V

SPI

Chip
Antenna

RES SWITCH

nRESET

nHIB

FRST

Direct
Flash
Program

nReset

nHIB

PWR

FRST

LEDs

U.FL
Conn

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Hardware Description

SWRU457A – February 2017 – Revised August 2018

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CC3120 SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi

BoosterPack™ Plug-In Module and IoT

Solution

2.1

Block Diagram

Figure 3

shows the block diagram of the CC3120 device.

Figure 3. CC3120 Block Diagram

2.2

Hardware Features

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Two 20-pin stackable connectors

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Onboard chip antenna with option for U.FL-based conducted testing

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Power from onboard LDO using USB or 3.3 V from MCU LaunchPad

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Three push-buttons

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Two LEDs

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Jumper for current measurement with provision to mount 0.1R resistor for measurement with voltmeter

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A 16-Mb serial flash (MX25R from Macronix™)

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A 40-MHz crystal, 32-kHz crystal and optional 32-kHz oscillator (not mounted on the PCB)

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A 4-layer PCB with 6-mil spacing and track width

Summary of Contents for SimpleLink Wi-Fi BoosterPack CC3120

Page 1: ...form lets you add any combination of devices from the portfolio into your design The ultimate goal of the SimpleLink platform is to achieve 100 percent code reuse when your design requirements change For more information visit www ti com simplelink The SimpleLink Wi Fi CC3120 wireless network processor from Texas Instruments provides users the flexibility to add Wi Fi to any MCU This user s guide ...

Page 2: ...nnected 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 CC3120BOOST plus CC31XXEMUBOOST board plus MSP EXP432P401R LaunchPad Can run all software in the software design kit SDK and develop on the MSP430F5529 MCU CC3120BOOST plus CC31XXEMUBOOST board Used for any CC3120...

Page 3: ... CC3120 SimpleLink Wi Fi BoosterPack Plug In Module and IoT Solution Figure 1 CC3120BOOST Board 1 2 What is Included One CC3120BOOST board One micro USB cable One quick start guide 1 3 FCC IC Regulatory Compliance The CC3120 SimpleLink Wi Fi and IoT Solution BoosterPack Hardware is tested for and found to be in compliance with R TTE and FCC regulations regarding unlicensed intentional radiators ...

Page 4: ...opyright 2017 Texas Instruments Incorporated Hardware Description www ti com 4 SWRU457A February 2017 Revised August 2018 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2017 2018 Texas Instruments Incorporated CC3120 SimpleLink Wi Fi BoosterPack Plug In Module and IoT Solution 2 Hardware Description Figure 2 shows the front side of the CC3120BOOST Figure 2 CC3120BOOST Front Side ...

Page 5: ...ated CC3120 SimpleLink Wi Fi BoosterPack Plug In Module and IoT Solution 2 1 Block Diagram Figure 3 shows the block diagram of the CC3120 device Figure 3 CC3120 Block Diagram 2 2 Hardware Features Two 20 pin stackable connectors Onboard chip antenna with option for U FL based conducted testing Power from onboard LDO using USB or 3 3 V from MCU LaunchPad Three push buttons Two LEDs Jumper for curre...

Page 6: ...If this LED is glowing the device is functional D6 Green nHIB This LED indicates the state of the nHIB pin When the LED is off the device is in HIBERNATE state D7 Red Factory default This LED indicates whether the factory default switch is pressed on The RESET button must be pressed for this LED to function 2 3 2 Jumper Settings Table 3 lists the jumper settings Table 3 Jumper Settings Reference U...

Page 7: ... 2 5 3 1 3 2 5V GND www ti com Hardware Description 7 SWRU457A February 2017 Revised August 2018 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2017 2018 Texas Instruments Incorporated CC3120 SimpleLink Wi Fi BoosterPack Plug In Module and IoT Solution 2 3 3 Assignment of the Two 20 Pin Connectors Figure 4 shows the signal assignment on the two 20 pin connectors The convention of J1 J4 is replaced with P...

Page 8: ...D NA Table 5 lists the inner row connectors Table 5 Inner Row Connectors Pin Number Signal Name Direction Pin Number Signal Name Direction P3 1 5 V IN P4 1 UNUSED OUT P3 2 GND IN P4 2 UNUSED OUT P3 3 UNUSED NA P4 3 UNUSED NA P3 4 UNUSED NA P4 4 UART1_CTS IN P3 5 UNUSED NA P4 5 UART1_RTS OUT P3 6 UNUSED NA P4 6 UNUSED NA P3 7 UNUSED NA P4 7 NWP_LOG_TX OUT P3 8 UNUSED NA P4 8 WLAN_LOG_TX OUT P3 9 UN...

Page 9: ...cations Also the 3 3 V power can be sourced from the LaunchPad kit or from the 3 3 V LDO on the board This sourcing is done by using jumper J8 If the LaunchPad kit is unable to source the 3 3 V up to 350 mA then J8 must be configured to work from the onboard LDO 2 4 1 Power From the LaunchPad Kit or CC3120EMUBOOST The most common scenario is powering the CC3120BOOST from the connected LaunchPad ki...

Page 10: ...odule and IoT Solution Figure 6 Feed USB on the BoosterPack Module LaunchPad Kit Cannot Source 5 V on 20 Pin Connector 2 4 2 Onboard LDO Power Supply On some LaunchPad kits the 3 3 V cannot source the 350 mA peak current needed for the CC3120BOOST board In such a case the onboard 3 3 V LDO can be used see Figure 7 This LDO would be sourced from the USB connector on the CC3120BOOST and LaunchPad ki...

Page 11: ...board LDO 2 5 Measure the CC3120 Current Draw 2 5 1 Low Current Measurement Hibernate and LPDS To measure the current draw of the CC3120 device and the serial flash a jumper labeled J6 is provided on the board By removing J6 users can place an ammeter into this path to observe the current TI recommends this method for measuring the LPDS and hibernate currents that are of the order of a few 10s of ...

Page 12: ... Ω 1 resistor on the board and measuring the differential voltage across the resistor This measurement can be done using a voltmeter or an oscilloscope for measuring the current profile Figure 10 Active Current Measurement 2 6 Clocking The board provides two crystals for the clocks to the device Y1 is a 40 MHz crystal Y3 is a 32 kHz crystal used as a sleep clock The 32 kHz crystal Y3 allows for lo...

Page 13: ...the RF signal connected to the onboard chip antenna Figure 11 shows the miniature UMC connector Murata MM8030 2610 on the RF path of the board which can be used to measure the performance in a conducted mode In addition to the Murata connector the board contains a U FL connector see Figure 12 that can be used to conduct testing or connect an external antenna An onboard U FL Murata connector provid...

Page 14: ...lash on the BoosterPack and in software development using SimpleLink Studio The board is also used to measure the RF performance using a software tool named RadioTool For more information see the CC31xx CC32xx Radio Tool wiki page 3 1 2 Hardware Details Figure 13 shows the CC31XXEMUBOOST board Figure 13 CC31XXEMUBOOST Board The CC31XXEMUBOOST board has two FTDI ICs to enumerate multiple COM and D2...

Page 15: ...E The third COM port shown COM97 for the example in Figure 14 is used for flash programming Table 7 lists the ports available on J5 Table 7 Ports Available on J5 Port Number Port Type Usage Comments 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 users to install the associated drivers on a PC This p...

Page 16: ... is marked on the board using a small triangle marking these pins must be aligned while connecting Figure 15 CC3120BOOST Connected to the CC31XXEMUBOOST Board CAUTION Align pin 1 of the boards together using the triangle marking on the PCB An incorrect connection can destroy the boards permanently Ensure that none of the header pins are bent before connecting the two boards 3 3 Jumper Settings on ...

Page 17: ... to the BoosterPack 3 J3 1 to 2 Routes the NWP logs to the dual port also The rest of the jumpers can remain open 4 Connecting to a LaunchPad Kit The CC3120 BoosterPack module can be directly connected to a compatible LaunchPad development kit using the standard two 20 pin connectors The jumper settings needed for this connection are the same as those needed for the CC31XXEMUBOOST board as describ...

Page 18: ... should be configured as shown in Figure 17 when the power is supplied from the onboard USB connector Figure 17 Jumper Settings When Used With LaunchPad Kit CAUTION Because two power sources exist in this setup it is important to follow the power up sequence Always power the BoosterPack module before powering the LaunchPad kit 5 Additional Information 5 1 Design Files All design files including sc...

Page 19: ...T is powered by a LaunchPad kit the 3 3 V supply from the LaunchPad is used to power the CC3120 BoosterPack module as well as other parts on the board including the serial flash LEDs and more The total power drawn into the 3 3 V supply would be several mA in shutdown or hibernate mode To measure the low power numbers users are advised to remove the LEDs D1 D5 and D6 on the board Similarly the shut...

Page 20: ...it Documentation Feedback Copyright 2017 2018 Texas Instruments Incorporated Revision History Revision History Changes from February 7 2017 to March 2 2017 from Revision February 2017 to A Revision Page Changed Section 5 2 18 Upated CC3120 Product Page link 18 Updated SDK link 18 ...

Page 21: ... TI Resource NO OTHER LICENSE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE TO ANY OTHER TI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT AND NO LICENSE TO ANY TECHNOLOGY OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF TI OR ANY THIRD PARTY IS GRANTED HEREIN including but not limited to any patent right copyright mask work right or other intellectual property right relating to any combination machine or process in which TI product...

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