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cc2510 debug interface and software

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC2510, CC2500

Hi

I like what the cc2510 has to offer, so would just like to know how to program the flash on the chip and also setup the RF module as well. Also what hardware and software do I need to do this.

Regards

Anwar  

  • Hi Anwar,

    Please check the Dev kit and the user guide for the 2510.

    Here's the link : http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/cc2510-cc2511dk.html#Technical%20Documents

    Hope this helps.

    -The Air team @ Anaren.

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  • Thanks AIR

    But is their no other method of programming the chip, because my final year project must not cost more that $50. If you have any schematics please forward me the relevant URLs

    regards

    Anwar 

  • A cheaper solution for CC2510 development would be the CC2510 mini kit, http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/cc2510dk-mini.html at $75. If you don't have any hardware, I believe this is as cheap as you can get it. But if you already have the CC5210 HW, including a board with a debug connector, you could buy the CC debugger (http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/cc-debugger.html) at $49. If you are to develop your own HW, I would still recommend that you try to get funding for the extra $25 needed to buy the mini kit, as it is very useful to have a working reference if you get problems with your own design.

    On the SW side, you can use the free SmartRF flash programmer (http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/flash-programmer.html) to download programs that have been pre-compiled. To develop your own programs, you need the IAR compiler (you may get around with other compilers as well, but they are not officially supported by TI). You might be able to get around with the free, code-size limited version.

    The SmartRF studio (http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/smartrftm-studio.html) is also an important (and free) tool for development on the CC2510. If you only want to look at RF performance and not develop protocol software for actual data communication, this is actually all you need.

  • Anwar,

    The cc2510 is a complete SOC solution with 8051 Micrcontroller and CC2500 radio.

    If you are comfortable with working with TI's MSP430 microcontroller, you should check out TI's Ez430 RF2500 Development kit.

    Link : http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/ez430-rf2500.html

    It consists of 2 target boards (consisting of MSP 430 micro and CC2500 radio) and a USB debugger  for programming and debugging purpose and The entire kit is available for 49$$, which is well within the cost you mentioned. you can also use the kick start version of IAR embedded work bench for your software development purpose.

    Hope this helps.

    - The Air Team.