SWAU134 September   2024 CC3301MOD

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  5. 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 CC33X1MOD 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
  6. 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-CC33X1MOD Hardware Setup
  7. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layouts
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  8. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks

3.1.3.1 Radio Tool BP-CC33X1MOD 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. The use of the tool requires familiarity with radio circuit theory and radio test methods. To perform conducted RF testing on the BP-CC33X1MOD, refer to Section 2.5. Note that a rework is necessary for conducted testing.

The user can download this tool in the SIMPLELINK-WIFI-TOOLBOX from CC33XX-SOFTWARE on ti.com.

HW Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 64bit/ Ubuntu 18 (or higher) 64-bit operation system
  • Latest Chrome web browser
  • Installation of Simplelink Wi-Fi Toolbox
  • BP-CC3301MOD
  • LP-XDS110ET debugger for SWD communication

The LP-XDS110ET enables direct communication to the CC33X1MOD device through the SWD interface. This allows external tools, such as the Radio Tool, to send commands directly to the device without using an embedded host.

Testing with LP-XDS110ET

To use the LP-XDS110ET with the BP-CC33X1MOD, connect the 20-pin connector (J11) on the BoosterPack™ (refer to Figure 2-5) to the corresponding connector on the LP-XDS110ET. Make sure that the jumper on the LaunchPad™ (labeled EXT. XDS) is in the EXT. configuration, as shown in Figure 3-7. This verifies that the target voltage for the JTAG signals are sourced from the BP-CC3301MOD (which is 1.8V) instead of the default LP-XDS110ET target voltage (3.3V).

The power supply for the BP-CC33X1MOD 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-CC33X1MOD Connected to LP-XDS110ET