Texas Instruments CC3100 SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Network Processor
Texas Instruments CC3100 SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Network Processor dramatically simplifies the implementation of Internet connectivity. It is an ideal solution for embedded applications using low-cost and low-power microcontrollers with reduced board space and faster development times. The Texas Instruments CC3100 minimizes host MCU software requirements and is the ideal solution for embedded applications using any low-cost/low-power MCU, including MSP430™ and more. It is a complete platform solution, including software drivers, sample applications, API guides, and user documentation.
Features
- CC3100 SimpleLink Wi-Fi consists of a Wi-Fi network processor and power-management subsystems
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ chip
- Wi-Fi network processor subsystem
- Featuring Wi-Fi Internet-On-a-Chip™
- Dedicated Arm® MCU completely offloads Wi-Fi and Internet protocols from the external microcontroller
- Wi-Fi driver and multiple Internet protocols in ROM
- 802.11 b/g/n radio, baseband, Medium Access Control (MAC), Wi-Fi driver, and supplicant
- TCP/IP stack
- Powerful crypto engine for fast, secure Wi-Fi and Internet connections with 256-Bit AES encryption for TLS and SSL connections
- Station, AP, and Wi-Fi Direct® modes
- WPA2 personal and enterprise security
- SimpleLink connection manager for autonomous and fast Wi-Fi connections
- SmartConfig™ technology, AP mode, and WPS2 for easy and flexible Wi-Fi provisioning
- Host interface
- Power-management subsystem
- Clock source
- 40.0MHz crystal with internal oscillator
- 32.768kHz crystal or external RTC clock
- Package and operating temperature
- 0.5mm pitch, 64-pin, 9mm×9mm QFN
- –40°C to 85°C ambient temperature range
Applications
- For Internet-of-Things applications
- Cloud connectivity
- Home automation
- Home appliances
- Access control
- Security systems
- Smart energy
- Internet gateway
- Industrial control
- Smart plug and metering
- Wireless audio
- IP network sensor nodes
Functional Block Diagram
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Published: 2019-01-30
| Updated: 2023-06-13