Quick Start Guide for SimpleLink™ CC13x0 SDK

This guide serves as a road map for users developing applications and products using the TI SimpleLink CC13x0 wireless MCU platform. Whether a seasoned developer or just getting started, TI has created a variety of resources to simplify development on the CC13x0 platform. These resources will enhance your experience with the TI SimpleLink CC13x0 4.10.00.xx Software Development Kit (SDK) from the out-of-the-box demo to production.

This guide will walk you through the initial setup and demonstration of running your first sample application. The guide explains how to install the SimpleLink CC13x0 SDK and lists the various other tools required to get started with your first application. It will also suggest further resources to explore.

• Introduction to the SimpleLink CC13x0 SDK
  • Prerequisites
  • SDK - Download and Installation
  • IDE - Download and Installation
• TI Drivers Quick Start
  • Using TI Drivers Projects with CCS
  • Using TI Drivers Projects with IAR
  • Using TI Drivers Projects with Makefile
  • Running the Demo
  • Learning More About TI Drivers
  • Developing a New TI Drivers Based User Application
  • Getting Support
• TI 15.4-Stack Quick Start Guide
  • Using TI 15.4-Stack Projects with CCS
  • Using TI 15.4-Stack Projects with IAR
  • Running the Demo
  • Learning More About TI 15.4-Stack
  • Developing a New TI 15.4-Stack Based Application
  • Enhance Your Project
  • Getting Support
• TI Proprietary RF Quick Start
  • Using Proprietary RF Example Projects
  • Running the Demo
  • Learning More about Proprietary RF
  • Developing a New Proprietary RF Application
  • Getting Support

Terms and Definitions

General Terms and Acronyms

CCFG

Customer Configuration

Customer Configuration is set by the application and contains configuration parameters for the ROM boot code, device hardware, and device firmware. It contains lock-bits on the last page of flash. You can read more in the Customer Configuration section in the CC13x0 CC26x0 SimpleLink Wireless MCU Technical Reference Manual.

CCS

Code Composer Studio

An integrated development environment to develop applications for Texas Instruments embedded processors. Download: Code Composer Studio

cJTAG

Class 4 IEEE 1149.7: Standard for Reduced-pin and Enhanced-functionality Test Access Port and Boundary-scan Architecture. This is known by acronym cJTAG (compact JTAG).

GCC

GNU Compiler Collection

A compiler system produced by the GNU Project, which support various programming languages such as C and C++.

HIB

Halt In Boot

A mechanism in CC13xx and CC26xx devices to ensure that the external emulator can take control of the device before it executes any application code.

IAR

Refers to IAR Systems’ IAR Embedded Workbench, which is an integrated development environment used for building and debugging embedded applications.

JTAG

IEEE standard 1149.1: Standard Test Access Port and Boundary Scan Architecture Test Access Port (TAP). This standard is known by the acronym JTAG (Joint Test Action Group).

MCU

Microcontroller Unit

A small computer on a single integrated circuit.

OAD

Over the Air Download

The process of performing a device firmware update over the air.

ROM

Read-only Memory

Type of non-volatile memory used in computers. Once data is written to ROM, the data cannot be removed and can only be read.

VIMS

Versatile Instruction Memory System

A system control module that handles access to the device memory areas from the CPU and system bus. You can read more in the CC13x0 CC26x0 SimpleLink Wireless MCU Technical Reference Manual.