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1 Texas Instruments LaunchPad Ecosystem Rapid prototyping with TI’s broad portfolio of MCUs, analog & connectivity solutions. Presenter: Mark Easley Applications Engineer September 2015
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Texas Instruments LaunchPad Ecosystem
Rapid prototyping with TI’s broad portfolio of
MCUs, analog & connectivity solutions.
Presenter: Mark Easley
Applications Engineer
September 2015
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With the TI LaunchPad
Hardware & Software
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Rapidly Prototype
TI Solutions with
Modular Hardware,
Intuitive Software,
& Community Support
The LaunchPad Concept
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The LaunchPad Ecosystem Everything you need to start microcontroller development
Hardware + Software + Community
LaunchPads & BoosterPacks Development tools based on TI microcontrollers, including MSP430,
C2000, TM4C, & Hercules. They are affordable & include everything
you need to start microcontroller development! Plug-in modules for
the LaunchPad add new functionality including capacitive touch,
wireless, motor control, dynamic lighting, sensors & more.
Intuitive Software Teach your LaunchPad new tricks using easy-to-use software tools.
LaunchPad is supported by a wide range of software tools ranging from
beginner-level software to full-featured professional development
environments.
Engaged Community Share projects and ask questions with LaunchPad community
members and TI engineers located all over the world using online
forums and communications tools.
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• Low-cost LaunchPad kits from MSP430, MSP432, TM4C, C2000, Hercules & Connectivity
starting at $9.99 with most under $20.
• Open designs & modular hardware enables developers to create complete TI-enabled
system solutions
• Add power management, wireless capabilities, sensors, displays & more to your TI MCU-
based LaunchPad by stacking multiple BoosterPacks. Ranging from $10-$60
• Hundreds of code examples to get up and running quickly using intuitive software tools
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Why TI LaunchPad is better?
• Price
• HW Debugger
• TI online resources
• Performance and Variety
• Multiple supported SW paths
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LaunchPad is TI’s Common Denominator
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MSP430 (Ultra-Low Power)
TM4C (ARM Cortex M4F)
C2000 (Real-time Control)
Hercules (Safety)
LaunchPad kits featuring TI MCUs & standardized BoosterPack
interface
Sub-1GHz NFC/RFID WiFi ZigBee BLE (CC110L) (TRF7970A) (CC3100) (CC2530) (CC2541)
Bluetooth (CC2564)
Wireless BoosterPacks enabled by TI transceivers
Thermocouple
BoosterPack
(ADS1118)
MEMS Temp Sensor
BoosterPack
(TMP006)
ePaper Display
BoosterPack
(RePaper)
LiPo Battery
BoosterPack
(BQ fuel gauge)
SensorHub
BoosterPack
(various sensors)
Additional BoosterPacks for analog, sensors, displays & more
from TI, Third Parties & Maker community.
Modular hardware enables developers to explore new ideas quickly
CC3200 (MCU + WiFi)
Quick demo recipes Enable customers to experience TI differentiation
WiFi
CC3100
BoosterPack
Thermocouple
BoosterPack
(ADS1118)
WiFi-enabled Meat Probe
“iGrill”. Send a tweet when
temp exceeds threshold.
MSP430F5529
LaunchPad
= + +
NFC/RFID
(TRF7970A)
LiPo Battery
BoosterPack
(BQ fuel gauge) Create a battery-powered
WiFi-connected NFC/RFID
tag reader
CC3200 Wi-Fi
LaunchPad
= + +
Sub-1GHz
(CC110L)
MEMS Temp Sense
BoosterPack
(TMP006) Create a multi-point SubGHz
RF wireless temperature
sensor network
MSP430G2553
LaunchPad
= + +
TI Microcontroller TI Wireless TI Analog
Quick demo recipes Enable customers to experience TI differentiation
WiFi
CC3100
BoosterPack
WiFi-enabled Meat Probe
“iGrill”. Send a tweet when
temp exceeds threshold.
= + +
LiPo Battery
BoosterPack
(BQ fuel gauge) Create a battery-powered
WiFi-connected NFC/RFID
tag reader
CC3200 Wi-Fi
LaunchPad
= + +
Sub-1GHz
(CC110L)
Create a multi-point SubGHz
RF wireless temperature
sensor network
MSP430G2553
LaunchPad
= + +
TI Microcontroller TI Wireless TI Analog
BLDC Motor
BoosterPack
(DRV8301)
C2000 InstaSPIN
LaunchPad
Sensor Hub
BoosterPack
Stepper Motor
BoosterPack
(DRV8711)
Want to see the LaunchPad in action? Check out these links:
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Scrolling Marquee
with 8x8 LED
Matrix
BoosterPack
K-type
Thermocouple
BBQ Companion
BoosterPack
Monitor
accelerometer
wirelessly with
CC110L SubGHz RF
BoosterPack
ePaper BoosterPack
for ultra-low power
displays
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BoosterPack pinout standard (ti.com/byob)
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BoosterPack pinout standard (ti.com/byob)
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The BoosterPack pinout standard enables: - Cross-compatibility between LaunchPads &
BoosterPacks
- BoosterPack stackability to create more complex
solutions
- The same BoosterPack can work across multiple
LaunchPads
- Learn more @ www.ti.com/byob
- Build your own BoosterPack (BYOB) with
templates, resources & more!
MSP430G2 Value Line LaunchPad The original LaunchPad based on the MSP430 G2 Series MCUs
Target MCU: MSP430G2553
BoosterPack Pinout: 20-pin
Specs:
• 16MHz 16-bit MSP430™ CPU
• 16kB Flash / 512B RAM
• ADCs, Comparators, Timers, I2C, UART,
SPI
This LaunchPad is low power
Affordable & great for low performance
applications
Why this LaunchPad?
$9.99
MSP-EXP430G2
SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3200 LaunchPads ARM® Cortex™ M4 based SoC with integrated Wi-Fi connectivity
Target MCU: CC3200
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• 80MHz
• external Flash support / 256 kB RAM
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n standards
• Station, AP, and Wi-Fi Direct Roles
• ADC, I2S, I2C,UART, SPI
Connectivity for IoT Applications
All in one solution for Wi-Fi
Why this LaunchPad?
$29.99
CC3200-LAUNCHXL & CC3200MODLAUNCHXL
MSP432 LaunchPad Introducing the new MSP432 processor for Low Power + Performance
Target MCU: MSP432P401R
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• 48 MHz 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4F CPU
• 256 kB Flash / 64 kB RAM
• 14-bit 1MSPS SAR ADC, Timers,
AES Accelerator, I2C, UART, SPI
EnergyTrace+ to measure sys. current
Low power + performance & great for
general purpose applications
Why this LaunchPad?
$12.99
MSP-EXP432P401R
MSP430F5529 LaunchPad MSP430 with integrated USB Full Speed 2.0 enabling HID, CDC & MSC apps
Target MCU: MSP430F5529
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• 25 MHz 16-bit MSP430™ CPU
• 128 kB Flash / 8 kB RAM (+2kB when USB not in use)
• ADCs, Comparators, Timers, I2C, UART,
SPI, Full-speed USB 2.0 (device)
Integrated USB
Ultra-low power & great for general
purpose applications
Why this LaunchPad?
$12.99
MSP-EXP430F5529LP
MSP430FR4133 LaunchPad Ultra-Low Power FRAM LaunchPad with on-board LCD
Target MCU: MSP430FR4133
BoosterPack Pinout: 20-pin
Specs:
• 16 MHz 16-bit MSP430™ CPU core
• 16KB FRAM
• 10Ch 10-Bit ADC
• IR Modulation Logic
• 8 x 32 segment flexible LCD driver
IR Modulation Logic BoosterPack
Lowest power LCD controller
Why this LaunchPad?
$13.99
MSP-EXP430FR4133
MSP430FR5969 LaunchPad Integrated FRAM LaunchPad Enabling Ultra-Low Power
Target MCU: MSP430FR5969
BoosterPack Pinout: 20-pin
Specs:
• 16 MHz 16-bit MSP430™ CPU
• 64 KB FRAM / 2 KB SRAM
• 12-Bit Differential ADC, Comparator, Timers,
I2C, UART, SPI, Capacitive Touch IOs
• 0.1 F Super Capacitor for Board Power
Sharp LCD BoosterPack
Ultra-Low Active Power and FRAM
Why this LaunchPad?
$15.99
MSP-EXP430FR5969
MSP430FR6989 LaunchPad Ultra-Low Power FRAM LaunchPad with on-board LCD
Target MCU: MSP430FR6989
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• 16 MHz 16-bit MSP430™ CPU core
• 128KB FRAM
• 16Ch 12-Bit ADC
• DMA, 256-bit AES, 5 Timers, Comparator
• 320-segment LCD controller
FRAM Direct Memory Access
Lowest power LCD controller
Why this LaunchPad?
$17.99
MSP-EXP430FR6989
C2000 InstaSPIN™-FOC LaunchPad Leap into real-time digital control with highly-optimized C2000 MCUs
Target MCU: C2000 Piccolo
TMS320F28027F
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• 60 MHz 32-bit C28x core
• 64 kB Flash / 12 kB RAM
• 12-bit ADCs, Timers, hi-res PWMs, I2C,
UART, SPI
Highly-optimized for digital real-time
control applications
Unique software libraries for motor
control applications (InstaSPIN™-FOC)
Why this LaunchPad?
$17.00
LAUNCHXL-F28027F
C2000 InstaSPIN™-MOTION LaunchPad Leap into real-time digital control with highly-optimized C2000 MCUs
Target MCU: C2000 Piccolo
TMS320F28069MPZT
BoosterPack Pinout: 80-pin
Specs:
• 90 MHz 32-bit C28x core
• 256 kB Flash / 96 kB RAM
• 12-bit ADCs, Timers, hi-res PWMs, I2C,
UART, SPI, CAN
Highly-optimized for digital real-time
control applications
Unique software libraries for motor
control applications (InstaSPIN™-Motion)
Why this LaunchPad?
$24.99
LAUNCHXL-F28069M
TM4C123 LaunchPad TM4C Performance MCUs featuring ARM Cortex-M4F
Target MCU: TM4C123GH6PM
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• 80 MHz 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4F CPU
• 256 kB Flash / 32 kB RAM / 2 kB EEPROM
• 12-bit ADCs (1MSPS), Comparators,
Timers, I2C, UART, SPI, CAN, USB (Host,
Device, OTG)
Highly integrated w/ comm modules
Many peripherals for performance
applications
Why this LaunchPad?
$12.99
EK-TM4C123GXL
TM4C1294 Connected LaunchPad ARM® Cortex™ M4F MCUs for high performance & peripheral heavy applications
Target MCU: TM4C1294NCPDT
BoosterPack Pinout: 80-pin
Specs:
• 120 MHz 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4F CPU
• 1MB Flash / 256 kB RAM / 6 kB EEPROM
• 10/100 Ethernet MAC+PHY, Quad SSI, 12-
bit ADCs (2MSPS), Comparators, I2C,
UART, SPI, CAN, USB (Host, Device, OTG)
Highly integrated w/ comm modules
Many peripherals for performance
applications
Why this LaunchPad?
$19.99
EK-TM4C1294XL
TM4C129E Crypto Connected LaunchPad ARM® Cortex™ M4F MCUs for high performance & peripheral heavy applications
Target MCU: TM4C1294NCPDT
BoosterPack Pinout: 80-pin
Specs:
• 120 MHz 32-bit ARM® Cortex™-M4F CPU
• 1MB Flash / 256 kB RAM / 6 kB EEPROM
• 10/100 Ethernet MAC+PHY, Quad SSI, 12-
bit ADCs (2MSPS), Comparators, I2C,
UART, SPI, CAN, USB (Host, Device, OTG)
Crypto Accelerators
Many peripherals for performance
applications
Why this LaunchPad?
$24.99
EK-TM4C129EXL
Hercules Safety MCUs for Industrial, Medical, & Auto Dual-lockstep ARM® Cortex™ R4 cores for safety-critical applications
Target MCU: Hercules™
ARM® Cortex™ TMS570LS04 / RM42
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• Up to 100 MHz
• 384 kB Flash / 32 kB RAM / 16kB EEPROM
• 12-bit ADCs, High-end Timers, I2C, CAN,
UART, SPI, Enhanced Quadrature encoder
pulse module
Highly-optimized for safety-critical apps
Dual-lockstep ARM Cortex R4 cores
Why this LaunchPad?
$19.99
LAUNCHXL-RM42 & LAUNCHXL-TMS570
Hercules Safety MCUs for Industrial, Medical, & Auto Dual-lockstep ARM® Cortex™ R4 cores for safety-critical applications
Target MCU: Hercules™
ARM® Cortex™ TMS57012 / RM46
BoosterPack Pinout: 80-pin
Specs:
• Up to 220 MHz
• 1.25MB Flash / 192kB RAM / 64kB EEPROM
• 12-bit ADCs, High-end Timers, I2C, CAN,
UART, SPI, Enhanced Timing Peripherals for
Motor Control, USB, 10/100 Ethernet MAC
Highly-optimized for safety-critical apps
Dual-lockstep ARM Cortex R4 cores
Why this LaunchPad?
$19.99
LAUNCH2XL-RM46 & LAUNCHXL2-TMS57012
Hercules Safety MCUs for Industrial, Medical, & Auto Dual-lockstep ARM® Cortex™ R4 cores for safety-critical applications
Target MCU: Hercules™
ARM® Cortex™ TMS570LC43 / RM57L
BoosterPack Pinout: 80-pin
Specs:
• Up to 330 MHz
• 4MB Flash / 512kB RAM / 128kB EEPROM
• 12-bit ADCs, High-end Timers, I2C, CAN,
UART, SPI, Enhanced Timing Peripherals for
Motor Control, USB, 10/100 Ethernet MAC
Highly-optimized for safety-critical apps
Dual-lockstep ARM Cortex R4 cores
Why this LaunchPad?
$29.99
LAUNCH2XL-RM57L & LAUNCHXL2-TMS570LC43
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Educational BoosterPack Mk II
• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
• Part #: BOOSTXL-EDUMKII
• MSRP: $29.99
• Feature List:
– 128x128 pixel color TFT display
– 3 axis accelerometer, 2-axis joystick
– TI TMP006 temp sensor
– TI OPT3001 Light Sensor
– Microphone, Buzzer, RGB LED
– Servo connector, Push buttons
• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks
Create new projects with this useful add on!
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CC3100 SimpleLink Wi-Fi BoosterPack
LaunchPad in the cloud
• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
• Part #: CC3100BOOST
• MSRP: $19.99
• Feature List:
– CC3100 WiFi Transceiver
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• Embedded IPv4 TCP/IP stack
– Small form factor
– Complete software solutions & features
TI’s unique SimpleLink technology
• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks
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Sharp ® Memory LCD BoosterPack
• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
• Part #: 430BOOST-SHARP96
• MSRP: $19.99
• Feature List:
– Sharp LS013B4DN04 Memory LCD
• 1.3" inch screen offering 96 x 96 pixels
• Ultra-Low-Power consumption
• Display controlled serially using SPI
– Software enabled by TI’s software libraries
• Graphics Library Support
• Capacitive Touch Library Support
• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks
Add capacitive touch and display capabilities with 1 board!
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Kentec QVGA TFT LCD BoosterPack
• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
• Part #: BOOSTXL-K350QVG-S1
• MSRP: $24.99
• Feature List:
– Kentec TFT LCD (P/N: K350QVG-V2-F)
– 3.5 inch QVGA (320x240 resolution)
– SPI Interface
– 4-wire resistive touch screen
– White LED Backlight + driver circuit
– Complies with the BoosterPack standard
for use with 20 and 40 pin LaunchPads
• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks
Add resistive touch and display capabilities with 1 board!
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Infrared (IR) BoosterPack Plug-in Module Start developing remote control applications today!
• Manufacturer: TI
• Part #: Boost-IR
• MSRP: $20
• Feature List:
– IR LED transmitter
– IR receiver + demodulator
– 4x4 membrane keypad
– 20-pin BoosterPack standard for use with any
LaunchPad
– Compatibility with different IR signal
generation methods
• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks
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CC110L Sub-1GHz RF BoosterPack (433, 868, 915MHz) Start developing wireless applications immediately!
• Manufacturer: Anaren / TI
• Part #: 430BOOST-CC110L
• MSRP: $19.99 (includes 2 RF BoosterPacks!)
• Feature List:
– Based on TI CC110L SubGHz RF transceiver
– SPI interface between RF module & MCU
– FCC/IC certified module
– Includes AIR BoosterPack Stack software
– Enabling Star network & p2p topologies
– Includes pre-programmed MSP devices
• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks
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TRF7970A NFC BoosterPack Start developing with Near-Field Communication & RFID!
• Manufacturer: DLP Design
• Part #: DLP-7970ABP
• MSRP: $25
• Feature List:
– 13.56MHz HF RFID Reader/Writer
– Supported by the NFCLink software library
– Supports various modes:
– RFID/NFC Reader
– NFC Peer
– Card-Emulation Mode
– FCC/IC approved design
• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks
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The FRAM Advantage: At a Glance
Write More Collect more data over time with 100x faster writes than Flash
Extend product life and ditch the EEPROM with infinite endurance
Decrease Power Extend battery life with 250x lower energy writes vs Flash
Minimize wireless system power by shortening memory update times
Unified Memory Simple to use with unmatched flexibility
Migration guides, code examples and application notes available!
www.ti.com/fram
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Designed with ultra-low power in mind – for real-world applications
Ideal for a broad set of
applications that require
ultra-low power consumption,
flexible memory options
and smart analog integration
Smart utility
metering
Wearable
electronics
Industrial &
remote
sensors And many
more…
Energy
harvesting
Data
acquisition
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InstaSPIN at a glance
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Learn more @
www.ti.com/instaspin
Breakthrough Sensor Technology www.ti.com/sensing
LaunchPad in the cloud
Cloud-connected LaunchPads offer support for various
cloud partners & protocols via WiFi or Ethernet.
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Easily add RF for wireless applications!
LaunchPad & IoT a bird’s eye view
TM4C129
(MCU +
Ethernet)
LaunchPad RF
Booster
Pack
CC3200
(MCU +
WiFi SoC)
LaunchPad RF
Booster
Pack
IoT Gateways Your portal to the cloud
Ethernet WiFi
Wireless
Nodes Connecting your
devices
MCU
LaunchPad
BoosterPack
MCU +
RF SoC
LaunchPad
Cloud Service
Provider
LaunchPads
- MSP430F5529
- MSP430FR596
- MSP430G2
- MSP432P401R
- TM4C123G
- TM4C1294
RF BoosterPacks
- Zigbee
- SubGHz RF
- Bluetooth
- 6LoWPan
- NFC
MCU + RF SoC
LaunchPads
- CC3200 MCU + WiFi
Cloud services
Access to data,
dashboards, etc
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CODE!
LaunchPad Software Tools Making it easier & providing multiple points of entry
Energia Light-weight, Community-driven,
Wiring-based IDE for quick evaluation
Intuitive coding environment
• Simplified interface provides an
easy-to-use code editor, serial
monitor & compiler
Highly-abstracted API framework
• Functional APIs make it easy for
developers to start controlling hardware
Community-driven
• Completely open source & driven by
the community
CCS & Pro Tools Fully-capable dev environments
from TI & third parties
Full debug capability & more
• Set breakpoints, watch variables,
step through code & more
Import Energia projects
• Need more features from your
development environment?
Seemlessly import your Energia
sketches into Code Composer Studio!
Rapid Prototyping Advanced
CCS Cloud Browser-based code editor and
Resource Explorer
Fast start & no installation
• Browser based code editing tool
to get you started quickly (MSP430
and MSP432 supported at this time)
Use Energia, TI-RTOS & more
• Cross Platform and allows you to
upload firmware using TI Cloud Agent
Resource Explorer integration
• Access Resource Explorer to get
the latest code examples, design
files, and more.
Evaluation
• IDE | Language | Community
• Open source & community driven
• Wiring-based code enabling multi-
architecture abstraction & source code
compatibility across supported
LaunchPads
• Fork of the popular Wiring framework
– the basis of the Arduino IDE
• Robust collection of intuitive APIs for
controlling your LaunchPad’s I/O
• Immediately develop code for I2C, UART,
PWM, ADCs, SPI & more
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Complete documentation can be found at www.energia.nu
Energia Abstraction Fly high above the bits & bytes
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Boils it down to line of code 1 { }
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The Energia Difference
• Send & receive wireless data within minutes using
simple APIs – Radio.begin(parameters);
– Radio.Transmit(parameters);
– Radio.receiverOn(parameters);
• 100% source code compatibility/consistent APIs
across MCU, including MSP430, MSP432, C2000
& TM4C LaunchPads
• All with a simple & intuitive code editing tool
• Start sending & receiving RF data for
<$40 & <10 minutes. – 2 LaunchPads + 2 CC110L RF BoosterPacks + Energia
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Code Composer Studio Cloud • Browser based code editing tool
to get your started quickly
• Access Resource Explorer to get
the latest code examples, design
files, and more.
• Cross Platform and allows you
to upload firmware using TI
Cloud Agent + Browser Extension
http://dev.ti.com
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Code Composer Studio 6 • Eclipse-based IDE for professional
firmware developers that supports
all TI processors
• CCS App Center allows you to stay
current with the latest plugins and
updates
• Use tools such as Energy Trace,
GRACE, and more to optimize your
workflow and application
• Resource Explorer exposes thousands
of code examples
and technical materials
Download CCS Desktop at ti.com/ccstudio
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Energia Import in CCSv6+ and CCS Cloud • Import an Energia sketch into Code Composer Studio v6 & pick up right where you left off.
• CCS introduces full debug capability & other professional features to further optimize your design.
• Modularize your code & leverage Energia APIs & libraries within CCS
• Enable “hybrid” projects that leverage low-level C, assembly & even abstracted Energia APIs
enabling a developer maximum flexibility during code development.
• www.43oh.com
• ~20,000 active members
• ~60 forum users online at any given time!
• Active & friendly online community & blog for the
LaunchPad ecosystem!
• Home to much of the Energia community
The Community Get support from TI & the online community!
• http://e2e.ti.com
• Supported 24/7 by TI engineers!
• Over 1 million Q&As available on-demand
• Get support on TI’s complete portfolio from
microcontrollers to analog to connectivity
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Where to go next: www.ti.com/launchpad TI’s official LaunchPad portal
Get specs, order hardware, find software tools, and download datasheets and design files
Sign up for a
myTI account!
Hackster.io – Share your projects
http://www.hackster.io/ti-launchpad/
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