SWRS243B February   2020  – May 2021 CC3235MODAS , CC3235MODASF , CC3235MODS , CC3235MODSF

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Functional Block Diagrams
  5. 5 Revision History
  6. 6 Device Comparison
    1. 6.1 Related Products
  7. 7 Terminal Configuration and Functions
    1. 7.1 CC3235MODx and CC3235MODAx Pin Diagram
    2. 7.2 Pin Attributes and Pin Multiplexing
      1. 7.2.1 Module Pin Descriptions
    3. 7.3 Signal Descriptions
    4. 7.4 Drive Strength and Reset States for Analog-Digital Multiplexed Pins
    5. 7.5 Pad State After Application of Power to Chip, but Before Reset Release
    6. 7.6 Connections for Unused Pins
  8. 8 Specifications
    1. 8.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 8.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 8.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 8.4  Current Consumption (CC3235MODS and CC3235MODAS)
      1.      21
      2.      22
    5. 8.5  Current Consumption (CC3235MODSF and CC3235MODASF)
      1.      24
      2.      25
    6. 8.6  TX Power Control for 2.4 GHz Band
    7. 8.7  TX Power Control for 5 GHz
    8. 8.8  Brownout and Blackout Conditions
    9. 8.9  Electrical Characteristics for GPIO Pins
      1. 8.9.1 Electrical Characteristics for Pin Internal Pullup and Pulldown (25°C)
    10. 8.10 CC3235MODAx Antenna Characteristics
    11. 8.11 WLAN Receiver Characteristics
      1.      33
      2.      34
    12. 8.12 WLAN Transmitter Characteristics
      1.      36
      2.      37
    13. 8.13 BLE and WLAN Coexistence Requirements
    14. 8.14 Reset Requirement
    15. 8.15 Thermal Resistance Characteristics for MOB and MON Packages
    16. 8.16 Timing and Switching Characteristics
      1. 8.16.1 Power-Up Sequencing
      2. 8.16.2 Power-Down Sequencing
      3. 8.16.3 Device Reset
      4. 8.16.4 Wake Up From Hibernate Timing
      5. 8.16.5 Peripherals Timing
        1. 8.16.5.1  SPI
          1. 8.16.5.1.1 SPI Master
          2. 8.16.5.1.2 SPI Slave
        2. 8.16.5.2  I2S
          1. 8.16.5.2.1 I2S Transmit Mode
          2. 8.16.5.2.2 I2S Receive Mode
        3. 8.16.5.3  GPIOs
          1. 8.16.5.3.1 GPIO Input Transition Time Parameters
        4. 8.16.5.4  I2C
        5. 8.16.5.5  IEEE 1149.1 JTAG
        6. 8.16.5.6  ADC
        7. 8.16.5.7  Camera Parallel Port
        8. 8.16.5.8  UART
        9. 8.16.5.9  External Flash Interface
        10. 8.16.5.10 SD Host
        11. 8.16.5.11 Timers
  9. 9 Detailed Description
    1. 9.1  Overview
    2. 9.2  Functional Block Diagram
    3. 9.3  Arm Cortex-M4 Processor Core Subsystem
    4. 9.4  Wi-Fi Network Processor Subsystem
      1. 9.4.1 WLAN
      2. 9.4.2 Network Stack
    5. 9.5  Security
    6. 9.6  FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Certification
    7. 9.7  Power-Management Subsystem
      1. 9.7.1 VBAT Wide-Voltage Connection
    8. 9.8  Low-Power Operating Mode
    9. 9.9  Memory
      1. 9.9.1 Internal Memory
        1. 9.9.1.1 SRAM
        2. 9.9.1.2 ROM
        3. 9.9.1.3 Flash Memory
        4. 9.9.1.4 Memory Map
    10. 9.10 Restoring Factory Default Configuration
    11. 9.11 Boot Modes
      1. 9.11.1 Boot Mode List
    12. 9.12 Hostless Mode
    13. 9.13 Device Certification and Qualification
      1. 9.13.1 FCC Certification and Statement
      2. 9.13.2 IC/ISED Certification and Statement
      3. 9.13.3 ETSI/CE Certification
      4. 9.13.4 MIC Certification
    14. 9.14 Module Markings
    15. 9.15 End Product Labeling
    16. 9.16 Manual Information to the End User
  10. 10Applications, Implementation, and Layout
    1. 10.1 Typical Application
      1. 10.1.1 BLE/2.4 GHz Radio Coexistence
      2. 10.1.2 Antenna Selection (CC3235MODx only)
      3. 10.1.3 Typical Application Schematic (CC3235MODx)
      4. 10.1.4 Typical Application Schematic (CC3235MODAx)
    2. 10.2 Device Connection and Layout Fundamentals
      1. 10.2.1 Power Supply Decoupling and Bulk Capacitors
      2. 10.2.2 Reset
      3. 10.2.3 Unused Pins
    3. 10.3 PCB Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.3.1 General Layout Recommendations
      2. 10.3.2 CC3235MODx RF Layout Recommendations
        1. 10.3.2.1 Antenna Placement and Routing
        2. 10.3.2.2 Transmission Line Considerations
      3. 10.3.3 CC3235MODAx RF Layout Recommendations
  11. 11Environmental Requirements and SMT Specifications
    1. 11.1 PCB Bending
    2. 11.2 Handling Environment
      1. 11.2.1 Terminals
      2. 11.2.2 Falling
    3. 11.3 Storage Condition
      1. 11.3.1 Moisture Barrier Bag Before Opened
      2. 11.3.2 Moisture Barrier Bag Open
    4. 11.4 PCB Assembly Guide
      1. 11.4.1 PCB Land Pattern & Thermal Vias
      2. 11.4.2 SMT Assembly Recommendations
      3. 11.4.3 PCB Surface Finish Requirements
      4. 11.4.4 Solder Stencil
      5. 11.4.5 Package Placement
      6. 11.4.6 Solder Joint Inspection
      7. 11.4.7 Rework and Replacement
      8. 11.4.8 Solder Joint Voiding
    5. 11.5 Baking Conditions
    6. 11.6 Soldering and Reflow Condition
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Development Tools and Software
    2. 12.2 Firmware Updates
    3. 12.3 Device Nomenclature
    4. 12.4 Documentation Support
    5. 12.5 Related Links
    6. 12.6 Support Resources
    7. 12.7 Trademarks
    8. 12.8 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    9. 12.9 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 13.1 Mechanical, Land, and Solder Paste Drawings
    2. 13.2 Package Option Addendum
      1. 13.2.1 Packaging Information
      2. 13.2.2 Tape and Reel Information
      3. 13.2.3 CC3235MODx Tape Specifications
      4. 13.2.4 CC3235MODAx Tape Specifications

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • MOB|63
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

6 Device Comparison

Table 6-2 shows the features supported across different CC3x35 modules.

 

 

Table 6-1 Device Features Comparison
FEATURE DEVICE
CC3135MOD CC3235MODS CC3235MODSF
On-board chip CC3135 CC3235S CC3235SF
On-board ANT No No No
sFlash 32-Mbit 32-Mbit 32-Mbit
Regulatory certifications FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC
Wi-Fi Alliance® Certification Yes Yes Yes
Input voltage 2.3 V to 3.6 V 2.3 V to 3.6 V 2.3 V to 3.6 V
Package 17.5 mm × 20.5 mm QFM 17.5 mm × 20.5 mm QFM 17.5 mm × 20.5 mm QFM
Operating temperature range –40°C to +85°C –40°C to +85°C –40°C to +85°C
Classification Wi-Fi Network Processor Wireless Microcontroller Wireless Microcontroller
Standard 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
TCP/IP Stack IPv4, IPv6 IPv4, IPv6 IPv4, IPv6
Secured sockets 16 16 16
Integrated MCU – Arm Cortex-M4 at 80 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 at 80 MHz
ON-CHIP APPLICATION MEMORY
RAM – 256KB 256KB
Flash – – 1MB
PERIPHERALS AND INTERFACES
Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART)		 1 2 2
Serial Port Interface (SPI) 1 1 1
Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP)- I2S or PCM – 2-ch 2-ch
Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) – 1 1
Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) – 4-ch, 12-bit 4-ch, 12-bit
Parallel interface (8-bit PI) – 1 1
General-purpose timers – 4 4
Multimedia card (MMC / SD) – 1 1
SECURITY FEATURES
Additional networking security Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key		 Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key		 Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key
Hardware acceleration Hardware Crypto Engines Hardware Crypto Engines Hardware Crypto Engines
Secure boot – Yes Yes
Enhanced Application Level Security – File system security
Secure key storage
Software tamper detection
Cloning protection
Initial secure programming		 File system security
Secure key storage
Software tamper detection
Cloning protection
Initial secure programming
FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Certification Yes Yes Yes
Table 6-2 Device Features Comparison
FEATURE DEVICE
CC3135MOD CC3235MODS CC3235MODSF CC3235MODAS CC3235MODASF
On-board chip CC3135 CC3235S CC3235SF CC3235S CC3235SF
On-board ANT No No No Yes Yes
sFlash 32-Mbit 32-Mbit 32-Mbit 32-Mbit 32-Mbit
Regulatory certifications FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC, SRRC(1) FCC, IC/ISED, ETSI/CE, MIC, SRRC(1)
Wi-Fi Alliance® Certification Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Input voltage 2.3 V to 3.6 V 2.3 V to 3.6 V 2.3 V to 3.6 V 2.3 V to 3.6 V 2.3 V to 3.6 V
Package 17.5 mm × 20.5 mm QFM 17.5 mm × 20.5 mm QFM 17.5 mm × 20.5 mm QFM 25.0 mm × 20.5 mm QFM 25.0 mm × 20.5 mm QFM
Operating temperature range –40°C to +85°C –40°C to +85°C –40°C to +85°C –40°C to +85°C –40°C to +85°C
Classification Wi-Fi Network Processor Wireless Microcontroller Wireless Microcontroller Wireless Microcontroller Wireless Microcontroller
Standard 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
TCP/IP Stack IPv4, IPv6 IPv4, IPv6 IPv4, IPv6 IPv4, IPv6 IPv4, IPv6
Secured Sockets 16 16 16 16 16
Integrated MCU – Arm Cortex-M4 at 80 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 at 80 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 at 80 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 at 80 MHz
ON-CHIP APPLICATION MEMORY
RAM – 256KB 256KB 256KB 256KB
Flash – – 1MB – 1MB
PERIPHERALS AND INTERFACES
Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART)		 1 2 2 2 2
Serial Port Interface (SPI) 1 1 1 1 1
Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP)- I2S or PCM – 2-ch 2-ch 2-ch 2-ch
Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) – 1 1 1 1
Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) – 4-ch, 12-bit 4-ch, 12-bit 4-ch, 12-bit 4-ch, 12-bit
Parallel interface (8-bit PI) – 1 1 1 1
General-purpose timers – 4 4 4 4
Multimedia card (MMC / SD) – 1 1 1 1
SECURITY FEATURES
Additional networking security Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key		 Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key		 Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key		 Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key		 Unique Device Identity
Trusted Root-Certificate Catalog
TI Root-of-Trust Public key
Hardware acceleration Hardware Crypto Engines Hardware Crypto Engines Hardware Crypto Engines Hardware Crypto Engines Hardware Crypto Engines
Secure boot – Yes Yes Yes Yes
Enhanced Application Level Security – File system security
Secure key storage
Software tamper detection
Cloning protection
Initial secure programming		 File system security
Secure key storage
Software tamper detection
Cloning protection
Initial secure programming		 File system security
Secure key storage
Software tamper detection
Cloning protection
Initial secure programming		 File system security
Secure key storage
Software tamper detection
Cloning protection
Initial secure programming
FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Certification Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
(1) Contact TI for more information on using SRRC ID Certification: www.ti.com/tool/SIMPLELINK-CC3XXX-CERTIFICATION