Overview
The CC3200R1M2RGC, produced by Texas Instruments, is a SimpleLink™ 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 Wi-Fi® wireless microcontroller unit (MCU) designed for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This device integrates a high-performance ARM Cortex-M4 MCU with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, making it the industry’s first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED single-chip microcontroller. It includes on-chip Wi-Fi, Internet, and robust security protocols, eliminating the need for prior Wi-Fi experience for faster development. The CC3200 device is a complete platform solution, offering software, sample applications, tools, user and programming guides, reference designs, and support from the TI E2E™ community.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | QFN-64, 9-mm × 9-mm |
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-M4 at 80 MHz |
| Memory | Up to 256KB RAM, External Serial Flash Bootloader, and Peripheral Drivers in ROM |
| Wi-Fi Capabilities | 802.11 b/g/n Radio, Baseband, Medium Access Control (MAC), Wi-Fi Driver, and Supplicant |
| Security | Hardware Crypto Engine with AES, DES, 3DES, SHA2, MD5, CRC, and Checksum; WPA2 Personal and Enterprise Security; WPS 2.0 |
| Peripherals | 8-Bit Parallel Camera Interface, McASP, SD/MMC, UART, SPI, I2C, 4-Channel 12-Bit ADC, 32-Channel DMA |
| Power Management | Integrated DC-DC Converter; VBAT Wide-Voltage Mode: 2.1 to 3.6 V; Low-Power Modes: Hibernate (4 µA), LPDS (250 µA) |
| Operating Temperature | –40°C to 85°C |
| TX Power | 18.0 dBm @ 1 DSSS, 14.5 dBm @ 54 OFDM |
| RX Sensitivity | –95.7 dBm @ 1 DSSS, –74.0 dBm @ 54 OFDM |
| Application Throughput | UDP: 16 Mbps, TCP: 13 Mbps |
Key Features
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Chip: Integrates Wi-Fi, Internet, and robust security protocols.
- Applications Microcontroller Subsystem: Includes an ARM Cortex-M4 core at 80 MHz, external serial flash bootloader, and peripheral drivers in ROM.
- Wi-Fi Network Processor Subsystem: Features a dedicated ARM MCU for offloading Wi-Fi and Internet protocols, 802.11 b/g/n radio, baseband, and MAC.
- Security: Hardware crypto engine for AES, DES, 3DES, SHA2, MD5, CRC, and checksum; supports WPA2 personal and enterprise security and WPS 2.0.
- Peripherals: 8-bit parallel camera interface, McASP, SD/MMC, UART, SPI, I2C, 4-channel 12-bit ADC, and 32-channel DMA.
- Power Management: Integrated DC-DC converter with wide voltage range support and low-power modes (Hibernate: 4 µA, LPDS: 250 µA).
- Operating Modes: Supports Station, Access Point, and Wi-Fi Direct modes.
- Software and Tools: Includes software, sample applications, tools, user and programming guides, reference designs, and TI E2E™ support community.
Applications
- Internet of Things (IoT): Cloud connectivity, internet gateway, home automation, industrial control, home appliances.
- Smart Devices: Smart plugs, metering, access control, wireless audio, security systems.
- Industrial and Home Automation: IP network sensor nodes, smart energy solutions.
Q & A
- What is the CC3200R1M2RGC?
The CC3200R1M2RGC is a SimpleLink™ 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 Wi-Fi® wireless MCU produced by Texas Instruments, designed for IoT applications.
- What are the key features of the CC3200R1M2RGC?
Key features include a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED chip, ARM Cortex-M4 core, hardware crypto engine, various peripherals, and integrated power management.
- What are the supported Wi-Fi modes?
The device supports Station, Access Point, and Wi-Fi Direct modes.
- What security protocols are supported?
It supports WPA2 personal and enterprise security, WPS 2.0, and has a hardware crypto engine for AES, DES, 3DES, SHA2, MD5, CRC, and checksum.
- What is the operating temperature range?
The operating temperature range is –40°C to 85°C.
- What are the power consumption modes?
The device has low-power modes including Hibernate (4 µA) and Low-Power Deep Sleep (LPDS: 250 µA).
- What peripherals are included?
Peripherals include an 8-bit parallel camera interface, McASP, SD/MMC, UART, SPI, I2C, and 4-channel 12-bit ADC.
- What is the application throughput?
The application throughput is UDP: 16 Mbps and TCP: 13 Mbps.
- What is the package type and size?
The package type is QFN-64, with a size of 9-mm × 9-mm.
- What software and tools are provided?
The device comes with software, sample applications, tools, user and programming guides, reference designs, and TI E2E™ support community.
