SWAU130A March   2023  – December 2023

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Hardware Features
    2. 2.2 Connector and Jumper Descriptions
      1. 2.2.1 LED Indicators
      2. 2.2.2 Jumper Settings
      3. 2.2.3 BoosterPack Header Assignment
      4. 2.2.4 JTAG Headers
    3. 2.3 Power
      1. 2.3.1 Measure the CC3301 Current Draw
        1. 2.3.1.1 Low Current Measurement (LPDS)
        2. 2.3.1.2 Active Current Measurement
    4. 2.4 Clocking
    5. 2.5 Performing Conducted Testing
  7. 3Implementation Results
    1. 3.1 Evaluation Setups
      1. 3.1.1 MCU and RTOS
      2. 3.1.2 Processor and Linux
      3. 3.1.3 Standalone RF Testing
        1. 3.1.3.1 Radio Tool BP-CC3301 Hardware Setup
  8. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layouts
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  9. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  10. 6Revision History

Processor and Linux

The BP-CC3301 can integrate with a host platform running Linux OS, like the BeagleBone Black (BBB). The BeagleBone Black is a low-cost, community-supported development platform as shown below.

GUID-20230312-SS0I-CWCT-FKC5-9JHBRHSNW218-low.pngFigure 3-2 BeagleBone Black Board

To interface with the BP-CC3301 with the BeagleBone Black, the user also needs the BP-CC33xx to BBB Adapter Board.

GUID-20231208-SS0I-PNHR-3TCH-MXWMF2611QFF-low.svg Figure 3-3 Adapter Board for the BeagleBone Black
GUID-20231208-SS0I-KZRM-5RVD-Z3QPHXSDDV8J-low.svg Figure 3-4 BP-CC3301 + BBB with Adapter Board

To make sure the BeagleBone Black boots up from the SD card, TI recommends to add a 100k Ohm resistor for R93 on the top of the BBB, and remove the R68 resistor seen on the bottom of the BBB. Alternatively, you can press and hold the S2 button on the BeagleBone board during power up if the hardware modifications were not made. (see Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7).

Lastly, adding a right angle header on the bottom of the BBB to easily connect the FTDI cable is optional. When the adapter board is attached to the BBB, the FTDI cable can get pinched between the BBB and adapter board, which can cause communication problems. (see Figure 3-7).

GUID-20230312-SS0I-RSSF-PLHM-P7K2ZN9WZK0R-low.pngFigure 3-5 Top View of Modified BBB
GUID-20230312-SS0I-9HRR-RZHC-9PMRCX5KBPVK-low.pngFigure 3-6 Bottom View of Modified BBB