SWAU132A April   2024  – August 2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Regulatory Compliance
      1. 1.3.1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
    4. 1.4 Specification
    5. 1.5 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 CC3351 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-CC3351 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 Support Resources
    2. 5.2 Trademarks
  10. 6Revision History

3.1.3.1 Radio Tool BP-CC3351 Hardware Setup

Radio Tool is a GUI-based tool for RF evaluation and testing of CC33xx designs during development and certification. The tool enables low-level radio testing capabilities by manually setting the radio into transmit or receive modes. Using the tool requires familiarity and knowledge of radio circuit theory and radio test methods. To perform conducted RF testing on the BP-CC3351, refer to Section 2.5. Note that a rework can be needed.

The user can download this tool from the Simplelink Wi-Fi Toolbox page on ti.com.

HW Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 64-bit/ Ubuntu 18 (or higher) 64-bit operation system
  • Latest Chrome web browser
  • Installation of Simplelink Wi-Fi Toolbox
  • BP-CC3351
  • LP-XDS110ET debugger for SWD communication

The LP-XDS110ET enables direct communication to the CC3351 device via the SWD interface. This allows external tools, such as the Radio Tool, to send commands directly to the device without the use of an embedded host.

Testing with LP-XDS110ET

To use the LP-XDS110ET with the BP-CC3351, connect the 20-pin LP-XDS110ET connector (J11) on the BP-CC3351 to the corresponding connector on the LP-XDS110ET (see Figure 3-7). Make sure that the jumper on the LP-XDS110ET (labeled TGT VDD) is in the EXT. configuration, as shown in Figure 3-7. This verifies that the target voltage for the JTAG signals is sourced from the BP-CC3351 (which is 1.8V) instead of the default LP-XDS110 target voltage (3.3V).

The power supply for the BP-CC3351 comes from the LP-XDS110ET in this case, but there can be usage scenarios where additional current is needed from the USB connection (J7).

Image of Boosterpack Connected to LP-XDS110ETFigure 3-7 BP-CC3351 Connected to LP-XDS110 (ET)