SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3200 LaunchPad
The CC3200 SimpleLink Wi-Fi LaunchPad is a compact development board built to showcase the CC3200 Internet-on-a-chip MCU and speed up Wi-Fi-enabled embedded designs. The board combines the wireless MCU, on-board debugging, and the LaunchPad ecosystem form factor so developers can rapidly prototype connected applications without assembling separate radio and MCU subsystems. It is presented as a self-contained evaluation platform that exposes common I/O and headers for expansion while packaging the connectivity and MCU together for out-of-box experimentation.
Physically the LaunchPad follows the 40-pin LaunchPad standard and includes stackable headers so additional Booster Pack plug-in modules can be added. The board includes the essential connectors and user controls (buttons and LEDs) intended to make demonstration and debugging straightforward, and it ships with the basic cabling and quick-start documentation to get a developer running examples and demos right away.
The LaunchPad is positioned as a learning and prototyping tool: it lets engineers evaluate RF, power, and I/O behavior, try the supplied software examples, and iterate on designs that will later move into production. The package is intentionally compact and kit-oriented so the focus stays on experimenting with Wi-Fi-connected application ideas quickly.
Features
- CC3200 SimpleLink Wi-Fi Internet-on-a-chip with integrated MCU.
- 40-pin LaunchPad standard (stackable headers for Booster Packs).
- FTDI-based on-board JTAG emulation with serial port for programming.
- Supports 4-wire JTAG and 2-wire SWD.
- Two user buttons and multiple user LEDs (including RGB capability).
- Virtual COM port (USB) backchannel UART.
- On-board chip antenna and U.FL connector for conducted testing.
- On-board accelerometer and temperature sensor (can be isolated).
- Micro USB connector for power and debug.
- Headers for current measurement and external JTAG.
Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| MCU / Radio: | CC3200 SimpleLink Wi-Fi (MCU + Wi-Fi on single chip). |
| Form factor: | 40-pin LaunchPad standard (stackable headers for Booster Pack). |
| Debug / Programming: | FTDI-based on-board JTAG/SWD emulator; virtual COM over USB. |
| Antenna / RF: | On-board chip antenna; U.FL (Murata) connector for conducted testing. |
| On-board sensors: | Accelerometer (BMA222) and temperature sensor (TMP008) — isolatable via jumpers. |
| Power options: | USB bus-powered; external via J20 (2×AA/AAA supported down to ~2.3 V); Booster Pack can supply 3.3V. |
| I/O / Expansion: | 2×20 (40) pin connector with mapped GPIO, ADC, SPI, I2C, PWM signals. |
| Regulatory: | FCC Part 15 and IC ICES-003 Class A compliant (kit hardware). |
| Typical range note: | Long-range transmission cited as ~200 m typical in open air with a 6-dBi AP antenna (document note). |
Block Diagram:
Push Buttons:
LEDs:
Pin Connector:
Applications:
Package Contents:
- 1x CC3200 LaunchPad development kit
- 1x Micro USB cable
- 1x Quick start guide
Technical Documents:
White papers:
- Wireless Connectivity For The Internet of Things, One Size Does Not Fit All (Rev. A)
- Low-Power Internet Connectivity Over Wi-Fi
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