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Extended industrial temperature Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) wireless MCU

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Extended industrial temperature Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) wireless MCU

CC2540T

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Protocols Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 Features LE 1M PHY Type Wireless MCU RAM (KB) 8 GPIO 21 Peripherals 12-bit ADC 8-channel, 2 SPI, 2 UART, 4 timers, USB Security Cryptographic acceleration, Debug security, Device identity, Software IP protection Sensitivity (best) (dBm) -93 Operating temperature range (C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
Protocols Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 Features LE 1M PHY Type Wireless MCU RAM (KB) 8 GPIO 21 Peripherals 12-bit ADC 8-channel, 2 SPI, 2 UART, 4 timers, USB Security Cryptographic acceleration, Debug security, Device identity, Software IP protection Sensitivity (best) (dBm) -93 Operating temperature range (C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
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  • True Single-Chip BLE Solution: CC2540T Can Run
    Both Application and BLE Protocol Stack, Includes
    Peripherals to Interface With Wide Range of
    Sensors, and so forth
  • Operating Temperature up to 125°C
  • 6-mm × 6-mm Package
  • RF
    • Bluetooth®:Low Energy Technology Compatible
    • Excellent Link Budget (up to 97 dB), Enabling
      Long-Range Applications Without External Front
      End
    • Accurate Digital Received Signal-Strength
      Indicator (RSSI)
    • Suitable for Systems Targeting Compliance With
      Worldwide Radio Frequency Regulations:
      • ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 300 440 Class 2
        (Europe)
      • FCC CFR47 Part 15 (US)
      • ARIB STD-T66 (Japan)
  • Layout
    • Few External Components
    • Reference Design Provided
    • 6-mm × 6-mm VQFN40 Package
  • Low Power
    • Active Mode RX Down to 19.6 mA
    • Active Mode TX (–6 dBm): 24 mA
    • Power Mode 1 (3-µs Wake Up): 235 µA
    • Power Mode 2 (Sleep Timer On): 0.9 µA
    • Power Mode 3 (External Interrupts): 0.4 µA
    • Wide Supply Voltage Range (2 V–3.6 V)
    • Full RAM and Register Retention in All Power Modes
  • TPS62730 Compatible,
    Low Power in Active Mode
    • RX Down to 15.8 mA (3-V Supply)
    • TX (–6 dBm): 18.6 mA (3-V Supply)
  • Microcontroller
    • High-Performance and Low-Power 8051
      Microcontroller Core
    • 256KB of In-System-Programmable Flash
    • 8KB of SRAM
  • Peripherals
    • 12-Bit ADC With Eight Channels and
      Configurable Resolution
    • Integrated Ultralow-Power Comparator
    • General-Purpose Timers (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
    • 21 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins
      (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)
    • 32-kHz Sleep Timer With Capture
    • Two Powerful USARTs With Support for Several
      Serial Protocols
    • Full-Speed USB Interface
    • IR Generation Circuitry
    • Powerful Five-Channel DMA
    • AES Security Coprocessor
    • Battery Monitor and Temperature Sensor
    • Each CC2540T Contains a Unique 48-Bit IEEE
      Address
  • Bluetooth v4.0 Compliant Protocol Stack for
    Single-Mode BLE Solution
    • Complete Power-Optimized Stack, Including
      Controller and Host
      • GAP: Central, Peripheral, Observer, or
        Broadcaster (Including Combination Roles)
      • ATT and GATT: Client and Server
      • SMP: AES-128 Encryption and Decryption
      • L2CAP
    • Sample Applications and Profiles
      • Generic Applications for GAP Central and
        Peripheral Roles
      • Proximity, Accelerometer, Simple Keys, and
        Battery GATT Services
    • Multiple Configuration Options
      • Single-Chip Configuration, Allowing
        Application to Run on CC2540T
      • Network Processor Interface for Applications
        Running on an External Microcontroller
    • BTool: Windows PC Application for Evaluation,
      Development, and Test
  • Development Tools
    • CC2540T Mini Development Kit
    • SmartRF™ Software
    • Supported by IAR Embedded Workbench™
      Software for 8051
  • True Single-Chip BLE Solution: CC2540T Can Run
    Both Application and BLE Protocol Stack, Includes
    Peripherals to Interface With Wide Range of
    Sensors, and so forth
  • Operating Temperature up to 125°C
  • 6-mm × 6-mm Package
  • RF
    • Bluetooth®:Low Energy Technology Compatible
    • Excellent Link Budget (up to 97 dB), Enabling
      Long-Range Applications Without External Front
      End
    • Accurate Digital Received Signal-Strength
      Indicator (RSSI)
    • Suitable for Systems Targeting Compliance With
      Worldwide Radio Frequency Regulations:
      • ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 300 440 Class 2
        (Europe)
      • FCC CFR47 Part 15 (US)
      • ARIB STD-T66 (Japan)
  • Layout
    • Few External Components
    • Reference Design Provided
    • 6-mm × 6-mm VQFN40 Package
  • Low Power
    • Active Mode RX Down to 19.6 mA
    • Active Mode TX (–6 dBm): 24 mA
    • Power Mode 1 (3-µs Wake Up): 235 µA
    • Power Mode 2 (Sleep Timer On): 0.9 µA
    • Power Mode 3 (External Interrupts): 0.4 µA
    • Wide Supply Voltage Range (2 V–3.6 V)
    • Full RAM and Register Retention in All Power Modes
  • TPS62730 Compatible,
    Low Power in Active Mode
    • RX Down to 15.8 mA (3-V Supply)
    • TX (–6 dBm): 18.6 mA (3-V Supply)
  • Microcontroller
    • High-Performance and Low-Power 8051
      Microcontroller Core
    • 256KB of In-System-Programmable Flash
    • 8KB of SRAM
  • Peripherals
    • 12-Bit ADC With Eight Channels and
      Configurable Resolution
    • Integrated Ultralow-Power Comparator
    • General-Purpose Timers (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
    • 21 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins
      (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)
    • 32-kHz Sleep Timer With Capture
    • Two Powerful USARTs With Support for Several
      Serial Protocols
    • Full-Speed USB Interface
    • IR Generation Circuitry
    • Powerful Five-Channel DMA
    • AES Security Coprocessor
    • Battery Monitor and Temperature Sensor
    • Each CC2540T Contains a Unique 48-Bit IEEE
      Address
  • Bluetooth v4.0 Compliant Protocol Stack for
    Single-Mode BLE Solution
    • Complete Power-Optimized Stack, Including
      Controller and Host
      • GAP: Central, Peripheral, Observer, or
        Broadcaster (Including Combination Roles)
      • ATT and GATT: Client and Server
      • SMP: AES-128 Encryption and Decryption
      • L2CAP
    • Sample Applications and Profiles
      • Generic Applications for GAP Central and
        Peripheral Roles
      • Proximity, Accelerometer, Simple Keys, and
        Battery GATT Services
    • Multiple Configuration Options
      • Single-Chip Configuration, Allowing
        Application to Run on CC2540T
      • Network Processor Interface for Applications
        Running on an External Microcontroller
    • BTool: Windows PC Application for Evaluation,
      Development, and Test
  • Development Tools
    • CC2540T Mini Development Kit
    • SmartRF™ Software
    • Supported by IAR Embedded Workbench™
      Software for 8051
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The CC2540T device is a cost-effective, low-power, true wireless MCU for Bluetooth low energy applications. The CC2540T enables robust BLE master or slave nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs, and it can operate up to 125°C. The CC2540T combines an excellent RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8KB of RAM, and many other powerful supporting features and peripherals. The CC2540T is suitable for systems where very low power consumption is required. Very low-power sleep modes are available. Short transition times between operating modes further enable low power consumption.

Combined with the low energy protocol stack from Texas Instruments, the CC2540TF256 forms the market’s most flexible and cost-effective single-mode Bluetooth low energy solution.

The CC2540T device is a cost-effective, low-power, true wireless MCU for Bluetooth low energy applications. The CC2540T enables robust BLE master or slave nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs, and it can operate up to 125°C. The CC2540T combines an excellent RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8KB of RAM, and many other powerful supporting features and peripherals. The CC2540T is suitable for systems where very low power consumption is required. Very low-power sleep modes are available. Short transition times between operating modes further enable low power consumption.

Combined with the low energy protocol stack from Texas Instruments, the CC2540TF256 forms the market’s most flexible and cost-effective single-mode Bluetooth low energy solution.

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* Data sheet CC2540T Extended Industrial Temperature Bluetooth® Smart Wireless MCU datasheet (Rev. A) 30 Nov 2015
* User guide CC253x/4x User's Guide (Rev. F) 10 Apr 2014
Application note How to Certify Your Bluetooth Product (Rev. H) 30 Nov 2021
User guide CC2540/41 Bluetooth Low Energy Software Developer’s Guide (Rev. I) 27 Jan 2020
Technical article An out-of-the-box Internet of Things: building a seamless and secure smart home network 12 Jun 2018
Technical article Thread vs. Zigbee – what’s the difference? 16 May 2018
Technical article Your microcontroller deserves a nap – designing “sleepy” wireless applications 28 Mar 2018
White paper Wireless Connectivity For The Internet of Things, One Size Does Not Fit All (Rev. A) 16 Oct 2017
User guide Getting started with Bluetooth low energy CC2541, CC2541-Q1, CC2540, & CC2540T f 11 Jul 2017
Technical article SimpleLink™ MCU SDKs: Breaking down TI Drivers 12 Apr 2017
Application note AN119 - Using an External 32kHz Clock to Drive a CC254x Chip (Rev. A) 12 Dec 2016
Application note Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons (Rev. A) 19 Oct 2016
More literature Dual-mode Bluetooth CC256x solutions (Rev. C) 03 Feb 2016
User guide CC2540/41 Bluetooth Low Energy Software Developer’s Guide (Rev. G) 04 Sep 2015
E-book Understanding Wireless Connectivity in the Industrial IoT 22 Jul 2015
Application note RemoTI™ Capacitive Touch Sensing (Rev. B) 16 Dec 2014
White paper Three Flavors of Bluetooth: Which One to Choose? 25 Mar 2014
Application note AN100 - Crystal Selection Guide (Rev. C) 26 Nov 2013
More literature TI: The IoT technology leader 01 Nov 2013
More literature The Evolution of the Internet of Things 09 Sep 2013
Application note DN035 -- Antenna Quick Guide (Rev. A) 12 Feb 2013
Application note DN041 -- Using CC253X or CC254X with Dipole PCB Antenna 24 Jan 2013
Application note AN081 -- Johanson Technology Balun Optimized for CC253X, CC254X, CC257X, CC853X (Rev. B) 06 Nov 2012
Application note AN098 - Layout Review Techniques for Low Power RF Designs (Rev. A) 02 Aug 2012
Application note AN092 -- Measuring Bluetooth Low Energy Power Consumption (Rev. A) 19 Apr 2012
Application note AN097 - Current Savings in CC254x Using the TPS62730 (Rev. B) 08 Feb 2012
More literature Bluetooth Low Energy 4-page brochure (Rev. A) 09 Jan 2012
Application note AN107 - Murata Balun for CC253x and CC254x, LFB182G45BG2D280 (Rev. A) 26 Oct 2011
More literature TPS62730 Product Summary 05 Oct 2011
Application note AN103 -- Basic RF Testing of CCxxxx Devices 08 Aug 2011
Application note DN034 -- YAGI 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna 14 Oct 2010
Application note AN058 -- Antenna Selection Guide (Rev. B) 06 Oct 2010
White paper WP001 -- Coin Cells And Peak Current Draw 28 Sep 2010
Application note DN031 -- CC-Antenna-DK Documentation and Antenna Measurements Summary 26 Aug 2010

Design & development

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CC2540EMK-USB — Bluetooth Low Energy and proprietary wireless MCU

The CC2540 USB Evaluation Module Kit contains one CC2540 Bluetooth low energy USB Dongle. The dongle can be used to enable Bluetooth low energy on your PC. It can also be used as a packet sniffer for analyzing the BLE protocol and for software and system level debugging (use the free tool SmartRF (...)

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The CC Debugger is a small programmer and debugger for the TI Low Power RF System-on-Chips. It can be used together with IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051 (version 7.51A or later) for debugging and SmartRF Flash Programmer for flash programming. The CC Debugger can also be used for controlling (...)

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BLE-STACK — Bluetooth Low Energy software stack

This royalty-free BLE-Stack for TI’s SimpleLink™ Bluetooth® Low Energy family of ARM® Cortex®-M3 based wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) includes full-featured Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5 certified stacks with all necessary software, sample applications and documentation to (...)
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SENSORTAG-SW — SimpleLink™ SensorTag Software

The SensorTag includes an open hardware and software reference design for low cost and low power wireless IoT applications. The SensorTag is supplied with complete source code with everything you need to customize it for your application as well as source code examples for mobile apps.
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PACKET-SNIFFER — SmartRF Protocol Packet Sniffer

The SmartRF Packet Sniffer is a PC software application that can display and store radio packets captured by a listening RF device. The capture device is connected to the PC via USB. Various RF protocols are supported. The Packet Sniffer filters and decodes packets and displays them in a convenient (...)
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SMARTRFTM-STUDIO — SmartRF Studio

SmartRF™ Studio is a Windows application that helps designers of RF systems to easily evaluate the radio at an early stage in the design process for all TI CC1xxx and CC2xxx low-power RF devices. It simplifies generation of the configuration register values and commands, as well as practical (...)
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SIMPLELINK-2-4GHZ-DESIGN-REVIEWS — Hardware design reviews for SimpleLink™ CC2xxx devices

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Reference designs

TIDC-BLUETOOTH-LOW-ENERGY-LIGHT — Bluetooth Low Energy Light Reference Design

This reference design is an example of using the SimpleLink™ Bluetooth low energy CC2540T high temperature range wireless microcontroller in lighting applications. The board includes RGBW LEDs controlled by the CC2540T and is USB powered. The board can be controlled out-of-the-box by the TI BLE (...)
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CC2592EMK-RD — Standalone 2.4GHz Range Extender Reference Design

This standalone 2.4 GHz range extender reference design provides all the information needed to use the SimpleLink™ CC2592 range extender (PA/LNA front end) with any 2.4 GHz RF radio in a wide range of applications, including sensor mesh networks and gateways. The CC2592 range extender contains PA, (...)
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TIDC-BLUETOOTH-SMART-TO-RS-485-GATEWAY — Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart) to RS-485 Gateway

Modbus is an application protocol for serial data transmission that often uses RS-485 for serial data transfer. This reference design implements a gateway between Modbus and the Bluetooth® Smart CC2540 wireless MCU. It serves as a replacement for wires in an RS-485 network, and it allows another (...)
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