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MSP-EXP430G2: Compatibility between TI MSP430 Launchpad MSP-EXP430G2 and SimpleLink Wi-Fi BoosterPack's

Florian Lolies
Prodigy 10 points
Part Number: MSP-EXP430G2
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC3120, CC3100, MSP430F5529

Hi,
sorry, this may be stupid questions but i'm struggeling with some specifications on the TI website. I have a TI MSP430 Launchpad MSP-EXP430G2 and want to connect a Wi-Fi solution for IoT. 
According to the BoosterPack Checker, the "SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 BoosterPack" is compatible with my board and the "SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 module BoosterPack" not. Unfortunately, the next generation kit "SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3120 Wireless Network Processor BoosterPack" is not mentioned in the BoosterPack Checker, can anyone tell me if this one is compatible with the MSP-EXP430G2 and what is the main difference between the CC3100 and CC3120? The features listed on the website seems to be less in the next gen. model than in the CC3100?
And can anyone tell me what the "SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 module BoosterPack" is used for?
Thank you and best regards,
Florian
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    TI__Mastermind 22935 points
    Hi Florian,

    Unfortunately the MSP-EXP430G2 is not compatible with the CC31X0 booster packet. You can verify this yourself by making sure the pins on the booster pack are compatible with the pins on the launch pad when they're connected. I recommend the MSP430F5529 with the CC3100 booster pack because it's compatible and there is already software examples for it in our SDK.

    Think of the CC3100 booster pack as a shield you easily connect to other MCUs that's ready to go.
    www.ti.com/.../swru371b.pdf

    Some high level differences between the CC3100 and the CC3120 is the CC3120 can support more sockets and has more security features. You can learn more by reading the datasheets for both devices:
    www.ti.com/.../cc3100.pdf
    www.ti.com/.../cc3120.pdf

    Hope this helps.

    Jesu

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