BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module User Guide

June 6, 2024
BDE

BDE-RFM208-IN

BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module

Introduction

This user guide is for BDE-RFM208-IN, a Wireless Module based on TI CC1310.
It is a quick start guide for how to connect the module with the evaluation board BDE-EVB07 or with the TI Launchpad, and how to build the first application. It also shows a demo of how BDE-RFM208-IN receives a data packet that is sent from another BDE-RFM204A.

Get Ready

The following tools are recommended to develop with BDE-RFM204A.
Hardware tools:

  • Two modules of BDE-RFM204A (BDE-RFM204A-915-BDE Technology Inc. (bdecomm.com) BDE-RFM204A-868-BDE Technology Inc. (bdecomm.com))
  • Two BDE-ADP05 V1.0 (adaptor board)
  • PC or Laptop
  •  Two BDE-EVB07 ( BDE-EVB07-BDE Technology Inc. (bdecomm.com)) or
  • Two TI Launchpad (LAUNCHXL-CC13X2R1 Evaluation board | TI.com)
  • USB cable for power supply and debugging

Software tools:

  •  Terminal software such as CCS, IAR.
  • CCS download
  • Software Development Kit (SDK)

Build Your First Application

Once have the Hardware and Software tools in place, please following the following steps:

A. Connect the Hardware
If chose EVB07:
Use USB cable to connect EVB07 and PC or laptop. Plug BDE-RFM208-IN with the adaptor board into the dev board and connect all the pins with Jumpers as the following picture shows.

Wireless Module

BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 1

If chose TI Launchpad:
The connection is as following.

BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 2

Connection Designator BDE-RFM204A LaunchPad Pin
3V3 Power VDD 3V3
Ground GND GND
RST RST RESET
TMS TMS TMS
TCK TCK TCK
TDO DIO16 TDO
TDI DIO17 TDI

Optional: TDO,TDI,RXD,TXD

B. Build the Application

  • Download and install the CCS and SDK
    From the above links, follow the instructions in the following steps to download and install the CCS and SDK.

  • CCS Installation

1. Click on this option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 3](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-3.jpg)
2. Select an option to download CCS![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 4](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-4.jpg)
3. Unzip the package to a local disc
4. Click the setup of CCS
5. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 5](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-5.jpg)
6. Select the default option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 6](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-6.jpg)
7. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 7](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-7.jpg)
8. Select the Installation Directory![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 8](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-8.jpg)
9. Select the default option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 9](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-9.jpg)
10. Select the component![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 10](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-10.jpg)
11. Select the default option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 11](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-11.jpg)
12. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 12](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-12.jpg)
13. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 13](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-13.jpg)
14. Waiting for installation to complete![BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 16](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-16.jpg)
  • ◼ Software Development Kit (SDK) installation

    1. Click on this optionBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 17
    2. Select an option you need to download SDKBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 18
    3. Log in to your TI account, if you are a new user, register a TI account firstBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 19
    4. Select “civil” if your application is for civil useBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 20
    5. Select “Yes” and submitBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 21
    6. Download SDKBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 22
    7. InstallationBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 23
    8. Click “Next”BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 24
    9. Select the default optionBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 25
    10. Select the Installation directoryBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 26
    11. Click “Next”BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 27
    12. Waiting for installation to completeBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 28
  • ◼ Run an example/demo code

    1. For the first module, find the option named “Import CCS project…”BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 29

    2. According to the following path to find the sending end project: ti\simplelink_cc13x2_26x2_sdk_5_10_00_48\examples\rtos\CC1352R1_L AUNCHXL\ easylink\ rfEasyLinkRx\tirtos\ccs

    3. BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 30Right Click the project to build the receiving end projectBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 31

    4. Click this bug icon (means download and debugging)

      1. BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 321Click on this option to start debugging
    5. BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 33Find the file which is named “rfEasyLinkRx.c” and the function which is named “rxDoneCb”, and set a breakpoint at the line as the arrows showsBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 34

    6. For another module, according to the following path to find the sending end project:
      ti\simplelink_cc13x2_26x2_sdk_5_10_00_48\examples\rtos\ CC1352R1_LAUNCHXL \ easylink\ rfEasyLinkTx\tirtos\ccsBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig
35

    7. Right-Click the project to build the sending end projectBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 36

    8. Click this bug icon (means download and debugging)BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 37

    9. Click on this option to start debuggingBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 38

    10. You can see the lights flashing (means sending a data uninterruptedly)BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 39

    11. The program stops at the breakpointBDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 40

By far you should’ve built your first application successfully.

For further development, please check out the CC1352R1 data sheet, product information and support | TI.com page and download the User guide (https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/swcu185)
Other Resources
Mac OS Installer for SimpleLink CC13X2 26X2 SDK
Linux Installer for SimpleLink CC13X2 26X2 SDK
Mac OS Installer for Code Composer Studio IDE
Linux Installer for Code Composer Studio IDE
CC1352R SimpleLink™ High-Performance Multi-Band Wireless MCU
Windows Installer for SmartRF Flash Programmer 2

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