CCS/CC3200: Antenna Design

Black_Robot

Expert 1370 points

Part Number: CC3200

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

We are designing Antenna using CC3200 microcontroller.

Can I know what is the thickness and length of the path in PCB from processor pin(31) to JFL(J18) and chip Antenna(E1)?

0 Hnz over 7 years ago

Guru 39650 points

Hi,

As start point of your RF design you should use design files for CC3200 LaunchPad ( www.ti.com/.../getliterature.tsp ). Inside this package you find gerber files and you can do all required measurements on it. For proper PCB design is very important this document - www.ti.com/.../getliterature.tsp

In case of that you starts design with QFN chip, few good advices:
- you need to use at least four layers board
- follow steps described at processors.wiki.ti.com/.../CC3100_&_CC3200_Hardware_Design_Review
- follow CC31xx and CC32xx Hardware Design Review Process sheet at processors.wiki.ti.com/.../HardwareDesignReviewProcess.zip
- proper design around DC/DC at CC3200 is very important. Recommended is to use copy-paste method from LP design files
- for optimal RF performance need to antenna tuned at real samples at real housing ( good video describing why this step is very important - training.ti.com/importance-antenna-design-optimized-range-performance )

Jan

0 Black_Robot over 7 years ago in reply to Hnz

Expert 1370 points

I have got my answer.

Thanks a lot.

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