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CPU core 8051 Technology Zigbee Protocols Zigbee 2.6 Flash memory (kByte) 256 RAM (kByte) 8 Peripherals 12-bit ADC 8-channel, 2SPI/ UART, 4 timers Number of GPIOs 21 Security Cryptographic acceleration, Device attestation & anti-counterfeit Operating system TI RTOS Type Wireless MCU Sensitivity (best) (dBm) -97 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Cryptographic accelerators AES Edge AI enabled No
CPU core 8051 Technology Zigbee Protocols Zigbee 2.6 Flash memory (kByte) 256 RAM (kByte) 8 Peripherals 12-bit ADC 8-channel, 2SPI/ UART, 4 timers Number of GPIOs 21 Security Cryptographic acceleration, Device attestation & anti-counterfeit Operating system TI RTOS Type Wireless MCU Sensitivity (best) (dBm) -97 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Cryptographic accelerators AES Edge AI enabled No
VQFN (RHA) 40 36 mm² 6 x 6
  • RF/Layout
    • 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant RF Transceiver
    • Excellent Receiver Sensitivity and Robustness to Interference
    • Programmable Output Power Up to 4.5 dBm
    • Very Few External Components
    • Only a Single Crystal Needed for Asynchronous Networks
    • 6-mm × 6-mm QFN40 Package
    • Suitable for Systems Targeting Compliance With Worldwide Radio-
      Frequency Regulations: ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 300 440 (Europe),
      FCC CFR47 Part 15 (US) and ARIB STD-T-66 (Japan)
  • Low Power
    • Active-Mode RX (CPU Idle): 24 mA
    • Active Mode TX at 1 dBm (CPU Idle): 29 mA
    • Power Mode 1 (4 µs Wake-Up): 0.2 mA
    • Power Mode 2 (Sleep Timer Running): 1 µA
    • Power Mode 3 (External Interrupts): 0.4 µA
    • Wide Supply-Voltage Range (2 V–3.6 V)
  • Microcontroller
    • High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 Microcontroller Core
      With Code Prefetch
    • 32-, 64-, 128-, or 256-KB In-System-Programmable Flash
    • 8-KB RAM With Retention in All Power Modes
    • Hardware Debug Support
  • Peripherals
    • Powerful Five-Channel DMA
    • Integrated High-Performance Op-Amp and Ultralow-Power Comparator
    • IEEE 802.15.4 MAC Timer, General-Purpose Timers
      (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
    • IR Generation Circuitry
    • 32-kHz Sleep Timer With Capture
    • CSMA/CA Hardware Support
    • Accurate Digital RSSI/LQI Support
    • Battery Monitor and Temperature Sensor
    • 12-Bit ADC With Eight Channels and Configurable Resolution
    • AES Security Coprocessor
    • Two Powerful USARTs With Support for Several Serial Protocols
    • 21 General-Purpose I/O Pins
      (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)
    • Watchdog Timer
  • Development Tools
    • CC2530 Development Kit
    • CC2530 ZigBee Development Kit
    • CC2530 RemoTI Development Kit for RF4CE
    • SmartRF Software
    • Packet Sniffer
    • IAR Embedded Workbench Available
  • APPLICATIONS
    • 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Systems
    • RF4CE Remote Control Systems (64-KB Flash and Higher)
    • ZigBee Systems (256-KB Flash)
    • Home/Building Automation
    • Lighting Systems
    • Industrial Control and Monitoring
    • Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Health Care

RemoTI, SmartRF, Z-Stack are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
IAR Embedded Workbench is a trademark of IAR Systems AB.
ZigBee is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • RF/Layout
    • 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant RF Transceiver
    • Excellent Receiver Sensitivity and Robustness to Interference
    • Programmable Output Power Up to 4.5 dBm
    • Very Few External Components
    • Only a Single Crystal Needed for Asynchronous Networks
    • 6-mm × 6-mm QFN40 Package
    • Suitable for Systems Targeting Compliance With Worldwide Radio-
      Frequency Regulations: ETSI EN 300 328 and EN 300 440 (Europe),
      FCC CFR47 Part 15 (US) and ARIB STD-T-66 (Japan)
  • Low Power
    • Active-Mode RX (CPU Idle): 24 mA
    • Active Mode TX at 1 dBm (CPU Idle): 29 mA
    • Power Mode 1 (4 µs Wake-Up): 0.2 mA
    • Power Mode 2 (Sleep Timer Running): 1 µA
    • Power Mode 3 (External Interrupts): 0.4 µA
    • Wide Supply-Voltage Range (2 V–3.6 V)
  • Microcontroller
    • High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 Microcontroller Core
      With Code Prefetch
    • 32-, 64-, 128-, or 256-KB In-System-Programmable Flash
    • 8-KB RAM With Retention in All Power Modes
    • Hardware Debug Support
  • Peripherals
    • Powerful Five-Channel DMA
    • Integrated High-Performance Op-Amp and Ultralow-Power Comparator
    • IEEE 802.15.4 MAC Timer, General-Purpose Timers
      (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
    • IR Generation Circuitry
    • 32-kHz Sleep Timer With Capture
    • CSMA/CA Hardware Support
    • Accurate Digital RSSI/LQI Support
    • Battery Monitor and Temperature Sensor
    • 12-Bit ADC With Eight Channels and Configurable Resolution
    • AES Security Coprocessor
    • Two Powerful USARTs With Support for Several Serial Protocols
    • 21 General-Purpose I/O Pins
      (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)
    • Watchdog Timer
  • Development Tools
    • CC2530 Development Kit
    • CC2530 ZigBee Development Kit
    • CC2530 RemoTI Development Kit for RF4CE
    • SmartRF Software
    • Packet Sniffer
    • IAR Embedded Workbench Available
  • APPLICATIONS
    • 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Systems
    • RF4CE Remote Control Systems (64-KB Flash and Higher)
    • ZigBee Systems (256-KB Flash)
    • Home/Building Automation
    • Lighting Systems
    • Industrial Control and Monitoring
    • Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Health Care

RemoTI, SmartRF, Z-Stack are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
IAR Embedded Workbench is a trademark of IAR Systems AB.
ZigBee is a registered trademark of the ZigBee Alliance.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The CC2530 is a true system-on-chip (SoC) solution for IEEE 802.15.4, Zigbee and RF4CE applications. It enables robust network nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs. The CC2530 combines the excellent performance of a leading RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8-KB RAM, and many other powerful features. The CC2530 comes in four different flash versions: CC2530F32/64/128/256, with 32/64/128/256 KB of flash memory, respectively. The CC2530 has various operating modes, making it highly suited for systems where ultralow power consumption is required. Short transition times between operating modes further ensure low energy consumption.

Combined with the industry-leading and golden-unit-status ZigBee protocol stack (Z-Stack) from Texas Instruments, the CC2530F256 provides a robust and complete ZigBee solution.

Combined with the golden-unit-status RemoTI stack from Texas Instruments, the CC2530F64 and higher provide a robust and complete ZigBee RF4CE remote-control solution.

The CC2530 is a true system-on-chip (SoC) solution for IEEE 802.15.4, Zigbee and RF4CE applications. It enables robust network nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs. The CC2530 combines the excellent performance of a leading RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8-KB RAM, and many other powerful features. The CC2530 comes in four different flash versions: CC2530F32/64/128/256, with 32/64/128/256 KB of flash memory, respectively. The CC2530 has various operating modes, making it highly suited for systems where ultralow power consumption is required. Short transition times between operating modes further ensure low energy consumption.

Combined with the industry-leading and golden-unit-status ZigBee protocol stack (Z-Stack) from Texas Instruments, the CC2530F256 provides a robust and complete ZigBee solution.

Combined with the golden-unit-status RemoTI stack from Texas Instruments, the CC2530F64 and higher provide a robust and complete ZigBee RF4CE remote-control solution.

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* Data sheet CC2530 datasheet (Rev. B) 05 Oct 2010
* Errata CC2530 Errata Note 29 Apr 2009
Application note AN103 -- Basic RF Testing of CCxxxx Devices (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 11 Dec 2025
Application note CE Regulations for SRDs Operating in License-Free 2.4GHz/5GHz Bands-WiFi Devices (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 20 Oct 2022
Selection guide Leitfaden zur Auswahl drahtloser Kommunikationstechnologie (Rev. B) 07 Mar 2022
Selection guide 無線連線技術選擇指南 (Rev. B) 07 Mar 2022
Selection guide 무선 연결 기술 선택 가이드 (Rev. B) 07 Mar 2022
Selection guide Wireless Connectivity Technology Selection Guide (Rev. B) 14 Feb 2022
Application note DN035 -- Antenna Quick Guide (Rev. B) 09 Feb 2022
Application brief What's New in Zigbee 3.0 (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 06 Jun 2019
Application note Debugging Communication Range (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 23 May 2019
Selection guide Zigbee® Selection Guide for SimpleLink MCUs (Rev. F) 21 Feb 2019
White paper Optimizing Flash and RAM Usage of Z-Stack 3.0.2 for the CC2530 Device 25 Sep 2018
White paper Wireless Connectivity For The Internet of Things, One Size Does Not Fit All (Rev. A) 16 Oct 2017
Application note ETSI EN 300 328 Blocking Test for Bluetooth Low Energy PDF | HTML 08 Feb 2017
Application note Using CC2592 Front End with CC2530 (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 29 Jul 2015
Application note RemoTI™ Capacitive Touch Sensing (Rev. B) 16 Dec 2014
Application note Final Test Considerations for Wireless Technology Products 01 Oct 2014
User guide CC253x/4x User's Guide (Rev. F) 09 Apr 2014
Application note AN100 - Crystal Selection Guide (Rev. C) 26 Nov 2013
Application note CC2530 With Skyworks’ SE2431L Range Extender Front End 17 Oct 2013
Application note AN084 - RemoTI SimpleConsole Application (Rev. C) 12 Mar 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 AN079 -- Measuring Power Consumption of CC2530 with Z-Stack 28 Sep 2012
Application note AN118 -- Flash programming of CC253x/4x devices 05 Sep 2012
Application note AN098 - Layout Review Techniques for Low Power RF Designs (Rev. A) 02 Aug 2012
Application note AN114 -- Z-Stack Duty Cycle Analysis 12 Dec 2011
Application note AN111 - Using RF6505 Front End Module with CC2530 under FCC 15.247 18 Nov 2011
Application note AN107 - Murata Balun for CC253x and CC254x, LFB182G45BG2D280 (Rev. A) 26 Oct 2011
Application note AN104 -- TDK Corporation balun optimized for CC253x 10 Aug 2011
Application note DN037 -- Measurement Results for Combined CC2530 and CC2590 Solution 28 Jul 2011
Application note DN034 -- YAGI 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna 14 Oct 2010
Application note AN058 -- Antenna Selection Guide (Rev. B) 06 Oct 2010
Application note DN031 -- CC-Antenna-DK Documentation and Antenna Measurements Summary 26 Aug 2010
Application note AN086 -- Using CC2591 Front End with CC2530 and CC2531 (Rev. A) 16 Dec 2009
User guide CC2530 Software Examples User's Guide (Rev. A) 05 Nov 2009
Design guide RemoTI HID Dongle Developer’s Guide 24 Sep 2009
Application note DN117 -- SimpliciTI-compatible UART Driver 22 Sep 2009
Application note DN112 -- Using UART in CC111xFx CC243x CC251xFx and CC253xFx (Rev. B) 11 Aug 2009
Application note DN113 CC111xFx CC243xFx CC251xFx CC253xFx SPI Interface (Rev. A) 11 Aug 2009
Application note DN116 -- Clearing Module Interrupt Flags in LPW SoC Devices 03 Aug 2009
Application note CC2530 FAQ (Rev. A) 12 Jul 2009
Application note AN074 -- RemoTI Coexistence Testing 20 May 2009
Application note Migrating From CC2430 to CC2530 29 Apr 2009

Design & development

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Evaluation board

ALGO-3P-UISP1-TI — Algocraft μISP1 Programmer for Texas Instruments devices

μISP can either work connected to a host PC (RS-232, USB, LAN connections are built-in) or in standalone mode.

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Evaluation board

RDCR-3P-RADIO-MOD — Radiocrafts embedded radio modules

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Daughter card

CC2530EMK — CC2530 Evaluation Module Kit

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Daughter card

CC2531EMK — CC2531 USB Evaluation Module Kit

The CC2531EMK kit provides one CC2531 USB Dongle and documentation to support a PC interface to 802.15.4 / ZigBee applications. The dongle can be plugged directly into your PC and can be used as an IEEE 802.15.4 packet sniffer or for other purposes. With the CC2531 USB Firmware Library available on (...)

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Debug probe

CC-DEBUGGER — Debugger and Programmer for RF System-on-Chips

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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Debug probe

LB-3P-TRACE32-WIRELESS — Lauterbach TRACE32® Debug System for Wireless Connectivity

Lauterbach‘s TRACE32® tools are a suite of leading-edge hardware and software components that enables developers to analyze, optimize and certify many of TI's Wireless Connectivity chips. The globally renowned debug solutions for embedded systems are the perfect solution for all development phases (...)

Hardware programming tool

ACROVIEW-3P-AP6000 — AP6000 programmer support all TI programmable chips, including EP Product, Power ICs, and Gauge ICs

AP6000, launched by Acroview, is a universal programmer designed to support TI ICs across all series. Leveraging Acroview's highly skilled algorithm R&D engineering team, it delivers the fastest chip support speed in the industry.The AP6000 is capable of programming 8 chips simultaneously, and (...)

Hardware programming tool

ACROVIEW-3P-AP8000 — AP8000 Universal Programming System, including all TI programmable chips.

AP8000 is a leading technology platform of Universal Programming developed by Acroview. We have an accomplished team of algorithm R&D engineers, to offer the fastest chip support software development service among the industry. The AP8000 can support the programming of 8 chips simultaneously. (...)

Hardware programming tool

ALGO-3P-WRITENOW — Algocraft WriteNow! Programmer

WriteNow! Series of In-System Programmers is a breakthrough in the programming industry. The programmers support a large number of devices (microcontrollers, memories, CPLDs and other programmable devices) from various manufacturers and have a compact size for easy ATE/fixture integration. They (...)

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Code example or demo

SWRC135 CC2530-Software Examples

Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Driver or library

REMOTI — RF4CE Compliant Protocol Stack

RemoTI™ is the industry leading ZigBee RF4CE-compliant software architecture. Built on TI's well-proven IEEE 802.15.4 compliant TIMAC, RemoTI™ offers a simple, easy-to-use, intuitive software architectural framework and all of the tools, documentation, and support needed to build an RF4CE compliant (...)
Driver or library

TIMAC — IEEE802.15.4 Medium Access control (MAC) software stack

TIMAC - IEEE802.15.4 Medium Access Control (MAC) Software Stack

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Driver or library

Z-STACK — A fully compliant ZigBee 3.x solution: Z-Stack

Zigbee 3.0 combines multiple previous Zigbee profiles into one unified standard
  • Incorporates the unified Zigbee Cluster Library which is at the foundation of dotdot, the universal language for IoT applications defining data objects, models and functionalities for embedded IoT applications
  • Implements (...)
Driver or library

Z-STACK-ARCHIVE — Archive for Z-Stack Fully Compliant ZigBee 2012 Solution

NOTE:

This page contains links to obtain previous versions of the Z-Stack releases. For new projects, TI recommends using the newest release in order to take advantages of all improvements and new features. The latest Z-Stack release can be found at www.ti.com/z-stack.

 

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IDE, configuration, compiler or debugger

CCSTUDIO Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE)

Code Composer Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) for TI's microcontrollers and processors. It is comprised of a rich suite of tools used to build, debug, analyze and optimize embedded applications. Code Composer Studio is available across Windows®, Linux® and macOS® platforms.

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PACKET-SNIFFER SmartRF™ Packet Sniffer 2.18.1

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Support software

RF-RANGE-ESTIMATOR RF Range Estimator

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Calculation tool

SMARTRF-STUDIO-7 SmartRF Studio 7 application software

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Design tool

3P-WIRELESS-MODULES — Third party wireless module search tool

The third party wireless module search tool helps developers to identify products that meet their end equipment specifications and procure production ready wireless modules. The third party module vendors included in the search tool are independent third party companies with expertise in designing (...)
Design tool

SIMPLELINK-2-4GHZ-DESIGN-REVIEWS — Hardware design reviews for SimpleLink™ CC2xxx devices

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Schematic

STB Front Panel Schematic and PCB

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