SWRS096D December   2012  – April 2015 CC2538

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  1. 1Device Overview
    1. 1.1 Features
    2. 1.2 Applications
    3. 1.3 Description
    4. 1.4 Functional Block Diagram
  2. 2Revision History
  3. 3Device Comparison
  4. 4Terminal Configuration and Functions
    1. 4.1 Signal Descriptions
  5. 5Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4  Electrical Characteristics
    5. 5.5  General Characteristics
    6. 5.6  RF Receive Section
    7. 5.7  RF Transmit Section
    8. 5.8  32-MHz Crystal Oscillator
    9. 5.9  32.768-kHz Crystal Oscillator
    10. 5.10 32-kHz RC Oscillator
    11. 5.11 16-MHz RC Oscillator
    12. 5.12 RSSI/CCA Characteristics
    13. 5.13 FREQEST Characteristics
    14. 5.14 Frequency Synthesizer Characteristics
    15. 5.15 Analog Temperature Sensor
    16. 5.16 ADC Characteristics
    17. 5.17 Control Input AC Characteristics
    18. 5.18 DC Characteristics
    19. 5.19 USB Interface DC Characteristics
    20. 5.20 Thermal Resistance Characteristics for RTQ Package
  6. 6Applications, Implementation, and Layout
    1. 6.1 Input, Output Matching
    2. 6.2 Crystal
    3. 6.3 On-Chip 1.8-V Voltage-Regulator Decoupling
    4. 6.4 Power-Supply Decoupling and Filtering
    5. 6.5 References
  7. 7Device and Documentation Support
    1. 7.1 Device Support
      1. 7.1.1 Development Support
      2. 7.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    2. 7.2 Documentation Support
      1. 7.2.1 Community Resources
    3. 7.3 Additional Information
      1. 7.3.1 Texas Instruments Low-Power RF Web Site
      2. 7.3.2 Low-Power RF Online Community
      3. 7.3.3 Texas Instruments Low-Power RF Developer Network
      4. 7.3.4 Low-Power RF eNewsletter
    4. 7.4 Trademarks
    5. 7.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 7.6 Export Control Notice
    7. 7.7 Glossary
  8. 8Mechanical Packaging and Orderable Information
    1. 8.1 Packaging Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

7 Device and Documentation Support

7.1 Device Support

7.1.1 Development Support

TI offers an extensive line of development tools, including tools to evaluate the performance of the processors, generate code, develop algorithm implementations, and fully integrate and debug software and hardware modules. The tool's support documentation is electronically available within the Code Composer Studio™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

The following products support development of the CC2538 device applications:

Software Development Tools: Code Composer Studio™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE): including Editor C/C++/Assembly Code Generation, and Debug plus additional development tools Scalable, Real-Time Foundation Software (DSP/BIOS™), which provides the basic run-time target software needed to support any CC2538 device application.

Hardware Development Tools: Extended Development System (XDS™) Emulator

For a complete listing of development-support tools for the CC2538 platform, visit the Texas Instruments website at www.ti.com. For information on pricing and availability, contact the nearest TI field sales office or authorized distributor.

7.1.2 Device Nomenclature

To designate the stages in the product development cycle, TI assigns prefixes to the part numbers of all microprocessors (MPUs) and support tools. Each device has one of three prefixes: X, P, or null (no prefix) (for example, CC2538).

Device development evolutionary flow:

    X Experimental device that is not necessarily representative of the final device's electrical specifications and may not use production assembly flow.
    P Prototype device that is not necessarily the final silicon die and may not necessarily meet final electrical specifications.
    nullProduction version of the silicon die that is fully qualified.

Support tool development evolutionary flow:

X and P devices are shipped against the following disclaimer:

"Developmental product is intended for internal evaluation purposes."

Production devices have been characterized fully, and the quality and reliability of the device have been demonstrated fully. TI's standard warranty applies.

Predictions show that prototype devices (X or P) have a greater failure rate than the standard production devices. Texas Instruments recommends that these devices not be used in any production system because their expected end-use failure rate still is undefined. Only qualified production devices are to be used.

TI device nomenclature also includes a suffix with the device family name. This suffix indicates the package type (for example, RTQ) and the temperature range (for example, blank is the default commercial temperature range).

For orderable part numbers of CC2538 devices in the RTQ package types, see the Package Option Addendum of this document, the TI website (www.ti.com), or contact your TI sales representative.

7.2 Documentation Support

The following documents describe the CC2538 processor. Copies of these documents are available on the Internet at www.ti.com.

    SWRZ045CC2538 SoC for 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4, 6LoWPAN and ZigBee Applications Errata
    SWRA467Developing a Low-Cost, Zigbee-Enabled Smart Energy Meter On CC2538
    SWRA456Pwr Consumption Meas & Optimization for CC2538 End Device With Z-Stack
    SWRA447Using CC2592 Front End with CC2538
    SWRA437CC2538 + CC1200 Evaluation Module
    SWRU325CC2538 Peripheral Driver Library User's Guide
    SWRU319CC2538 SoC for 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 & ZigBee/ZigBee IP Apps User's Guide

7.2.1 Community Resources

The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of Use.

    TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help solve problems with fellow engineers.
    TI Embedded Processors Wiki Texas Instruments Embedded Processors Wiki. Established to help developers get started with Embedded Processors from Texas Instruments and to foster innovation and growth of general knowledge about the hardware and software surrounding these devices.

7.3 Additional Information

Texas Instruments offers a wide selection of cost-effective, low-power RF solutions for proprietary and standard-based wireless applications for use in industrial and consumer applications. The selection includes RF transceivers, RF transmitters, RF front ends, and Systems-on-Chips as well as various software solutions for the sub-1-GHz and 2.4-GHz frequency bands.

In addition, Texas Instruments provides a large selection of support collateral such as development tools, technical documentation, reference designs, application expertise, customer support, third-party and university programs.

The Low-Power RF E2E Online Community provides technical support forums, videos and blogs, and the chance to interact with engineers from all over the world.

With a broad selection of product solutions, end-application possibilities, and a range of technical support, Texas Instruments offers the broadest low-power RF portfolio.

7.3.1 Texas Instruments Low-Power RF Web Site

Texas Instruments' Low-Power RF website has all the latest products, application and design notes, FAQ section, news and events updates. Go to www.ti.com/lprf.

7.3.2 Low-Power RF Online Community

  • Forums, videos, and blogs
  • RF design help
  • E2E interaction

Join at: www.ti.com/lprf-forum.

7.3.3 Texas Instruments Low-Power RF Developer Network

Texas Instruments has launched an extensive network of low-power RF development partners to help customers speed up their application development. The network consists of recommended companies, RF consultants, and independent design houses that provide a series of hardware module products and design services, including:

  • RF circuit, low-power RF, and ZigBee design services
  • Low-power RF and ZigBee module solutions and development tools
  • RF certification services and RF circuit manufacturing

For help with modules, engineering services or development tools:

Search the Low-Power RF Developer Network to find a suitable partner. www.ti.com/lprfnetwork

7.3.4 Low-Power RF eNewsletter

The Low-Power RF eNewsletter is up-to-date on new products, news releases, developers’ news, and other news and events associated with low-power RF products from TI. The Low-Power RF eNewsletter articles include links to get more online information.

Sign up at: www.ti.com/lprfnewsletter

7.4 Trademarks

Code Composer Studio, SmartRF, E2E are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

Cortex is a registered trademark of ARM Limited.

ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Physical IP, Inc.

IAR Embedded Workbench is a registered trademark of IAR Systems AB.

7.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution

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This integrated circuit can be damaged by ESD. Texas Instruments recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper handling and installation procedures can cause damage.

ESD damage can range from subtle performance degradation to complete device failure. Precision integrated circuits may be more susceptible to damage because very small parametric changes could cause the device not to meet its published specifications.

7.6 Export Control Notice

Recipient agrees to not knowingly export or re-export, directly or indirectly, any product or technical data (as defined by the U.S., EU, and other Export Administration Regulations) including software, or any controlled product restricted by other applicable national regulations, received from disclosing party under nondisclosure obligations (if any), or any direct product of such technology, to any destination to which such export or re-export is restricted or prohibited by U.S. or other applicable laws, without obtaining prior authorization from U.S. Department of Commerce and other competent Government authorities to the extent required by those laws.

7.7 Glossary

    TI Glossary This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.