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CC2530EMK

TICC2530EMK

Texas Instruments
CC2530 - 802.15.4 (Zigbee®) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The CC2530EMK is a comprehensive evaluation kit containing two CC2530 evaluation modules and high-performance Pulse antennas. It serves as a hardware development platform for the CC2530 System-on-Chip, enabling engineers to test 802.15.4 and Zigbee wireless networking capabilities. The modules are designed to be used in conjunction with a SmartRF05EB evaluation board for debugging and software development.

Why Choose This Part

The kit includes two modules to facilitate immediate point-to-point communication testing right out of the box. It features integrated Pulse W1010 antennas that ensure reliable RF performance for long-range evaluation. The hardware is fully compatible with Texas Instruments' SmartRF Studio software for rapid radio register configuration and testing.

Applications

Zigbee Networking
Development and testing of mesh networking stacks for home automation and industrial control.
RF Performance Characterization
Evaluating range, sensitivity, and power consumption of the CC2530 2.4GHz radio in various environments.
IEEE 802.15.4 Prototyping
Building low-power wireless sensor nodes and point-to-point communication links.
Smart Energy Applications
Developing utility metering and demand response hardware prototypes.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.15.4 (Zigbee)
Contents Board(s)
Frequency 2.4GHz
Utilized IC / Part CC2530

Getting Started

To use these modules, plug them into a SmartRF05EB evaluation board or a compatible battery board. Use the Texas Instruments IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051 or the Z-Stack software suite to develop Zigbee applications. Connect the setup to a PC via USB to utilize SmartRF Studio for real-time RF evaluation and register tuning.

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