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Linux/CC2640R2F: Debian 3.8 Drivers

Antonio Fadhel
Genius 9410 points

Part Number: CC2640R2F
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UNIFLASH

Tool/software: Linux

Hi,

One of my customers is looking for CC2640R2F drivers for Linux (debian 3.8). Are these drivers available?

Thanks,

Antonio

  • 0
    TI__Guru** 105180 points
    Hello Antonio,

    What do you/they mean by "drivers for Linux "? You can flash the device with Uniflash on Linux.

    Best wishes
  • 0 in reply to JXS
    Prodigy 30 points
    Hi,

    Currently I have a beaglebone black with Debian Wheezy and also other with Linux Jessie and we want to use a Bluetooth module 5.0. I have seen examples using modules BLE 4.0, but not with a BLE 5.0, then the doubt is about if for these modules there are an special driver or there won't any problem doing a installation like a BLE 4.0 module.

    I'll check the link that you share while I'm waiting for having one this modules CC2640R2F

    Thanks
  • 0 in reply to Elizabeth Lopez
    TI__Guru** 105180 points

    Hello Elizabeth,

    The CC2640R2F is a wireless MCU and supports standalone embedded and network processor (NWP) configurations with the Host Test firmware. You can see a description of Host Test in the sample application guide: software-dl.ti.com/.../README.html

    Most likely you are looking for an HCI LE Controller configuration which is compatible with a Linux BT Host stack, such as BlueZ. This option is not provided by the CC2640R2F.

    Best wishes

  • 0 in reply to JXS
    Prodigy 30 points
    Then if I configure the module with the Host Test firmware, Could I get my bluetooth module information through the uart?

    Just for evaluation Could you tell me if you have BLE 5.0 modules with HCI LE Controller?

    Thanks
  • 0 in reply to Elizabeth Lopez
    TI__Genius 9410 points

    Hi Team,

    Can you please comment on the above questions?

    Thanks,

    Antonio

  • 0 in reply to Elizabeth Lopez
    TI__Guru** 105180 points

    Hello Elizabeth,

    By chance, did you happen to see the Host Test link I provided above? Specifically, this statement:

    "Communication with the network processor occurs through a serial interface (UART or SPI) using the Host Controller Interface (HCI) protocol. The external application uses TI Vendor Specific HCI commands and a limited subset of Bluetooth LE HCI commands/events to implement a Bluetooth application. By placing the Host and Controller on the wireless MCU, the memory requirements on the application processor are reduced since only the application is required."

    TI does not offer a BLE 5.0 module as a HCI LE Controller-only.

    Best wishes