TI’s new eZ430™-Chronos revolutionizes design of wireless networking applications$49 customizable development environment within a sports watch propels development based on TI’s CC430 MCU
Adrian ValenzuelaMSP430 Marketing
Embargo date: November 23, 2009
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eZ430™-Chronos revolutionizes design of wireless networking applications
Complete hardware, software and
support community
Complete hardware, software and
support community
Unparalleled system integration and ultra-low power
Unparalleled system integration and ultra-low power
Easily enable wireless connectivity, longer battery life, improved ergonomics
Easily enable wireless connectivity, longer battery life, improved ergonomics
Low cost development kit at $49
Low cost development kit at $49
Simplify & inspire development with world’s first customizable tool within an intelligent sports watch
Increase accessibility and reduce development costIncrease accessibility and reduce development cost
Chronos | Advanced Features at Your Disposal
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3-Axis Accelerometer
Pressure & Altitude Sensor
Buzzer
<1GHz RF
CC430F6137 MCU
Temperature Sensor
Voltage & Battery Sensor
2-Wire JTAG Access
96 segment LCD
eZ430 Programmer
RF AccessPoint
Chronos Disassembly Tool
CR2032 Battery
• 433, 868 & 915 MHz
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Chronos | Teardown
CC430 | Low-Power RF + Ultra-Low Power MCU
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CC1101 RF Transceiver SoC• High sensitivity• Low current consumption• Excellent blocking performance• Flexible data rate & modulation format
MSP430™ Microcontroller• Industry’s lowest power MCU• 16-bit RISC architecture• 27 MHz processor• High-performance analog • Sensor interface
64QFN Pin Package• 9.1 mm x 9.1 mm area
Intelligent Peripherals• 100 nA comparator• 8ch 12-bit ADC offering 200-ksps• 96 segment LCD controller• 128-bit AES security encryption/
decryption coprocessor
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Chronos | The Software Difference
• Free development software
• Production-ready, open-source projects
• Multiple easy-to-use RF stacks– SimpliciTI– BlueRobin– More coming…
• User generated apps and support on www.ti.com/chronoswiki
Chronos ProjectsWatch functions (time, date, alarm, stopwatch)
Fitness programs: running speed, distance, heart rate, calories burned
Sensor data logging w/ wireless PC download
PowerPoint Control
Media Remote
Motion-based mouse/PC game control
RF control of Beagle board game
Elderly fall detection*
Wireless App Updating*
Car Horsepower/G-Force Estimator*
Skier Speed & Altitude Logger*
More apps to come…
*App in works
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Endless possibilities: Chronos serves as a central hub for nearby wireless sensors
Control ceiling fan
Control ceiling fanRaise & lower
blindsRaise & lower
blinds
Pair with pedometer Pair with
pedometer
Map Chronos buttons for PC Automation,
motion-based control and more
Map Chronos buttons for PC Automation,
motion-based control and more
Adjust entertainment
system settings
Adjust entertainment
system settingsDisplay GPS data
Display GPS dataPair with heart
rate monitor Pair with heart rate monitor
Adjust thermostatAdjust thermostat
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eZ430™-Chronos revolutionizes design of wireless networking applications
Complete hardware, software and
support community
Complete hardware, software and
support community
Unparalleled system integration and ultra-low power
Unparalleled system integration and ultra-low power
Easily enable wireless connectivity, longer battery life, improved ergonomics
Easily enable wireless connectivity, longer battery life, improved ergonomics
Low cost development kit at $49
Low cost development kit at $49
Simplify & inspire development with world’s first customizable tool within an intelligent sports watch
Increase accessibility and reduce development costIncrease accessibility and reduce development cost
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Best of both worlds
CC430
MSP430MCUApplication and protocol processor
Lowest power RF SoC
Low Power RF ICRadio frequency
MSP430MCU
• Market’s lowest power MCU• High analog performance• High level of integration• Ease of development• Sensor interface
Low Power RF Transceiver
• High sensitivity• Low current consumption• Excellent blocking performance• Flexible data rate & modulation format• Backwards compatible
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Supply Supervisors
Supply Monitors
Brownout
Supply Supervisors
Supply Monitors
Brownout
Timing & ControlTiming & Control
High-performance Analog
High-performance Analog CommunicationCommunication
I/O & DisplayI/O & Display
Unified ClockSystemUnified ClockSystem
AESAES
General-PurposeTimers Capture/Compare PWMOutputs
General-PurposeTimers Capture/Compare PWMOutputs
ADCADC
DACDAC
Operational AmplifiersOperational Amplifiers
ComparatorsComparators
Universal Serial Communication Interfaces SPI, USART, I2CUSB 2.0(Full Speed)
Universal Serial Communication Interfaces SPI, USART, I2CUSB 2.0(Full Speed)
General-Purpose I/O Pull-up,Pull-down, Drive
General-Purpose I/O Pull-up,Pull-down, Drive
Segment LCD Static, MuxedSegment LCD Static, Muxed
RF TransceiverRF Transceiver
CPU InterfaceCPU Interface
Sub-1GHzRadioSub-1GHzRadio
MODEMMODEM
FrequencySynthesizerFrequencySynthesizer
RF/ANALOGTX & RXRF/ANALOGTX & RX
CPU/MemoryCPU/Memory
Clocks, Power ManagementClocks, Power Management
FlashFlash RAMRAM
RISC CPU16-bitRISC CPU16-bit
EnhancedEmulationModule
EnhancedEmulationModule
JTAGSpy-Bi-WireInterface
JTAGSpy-Bi-WireInterface
DMAControllerDMAController
System Control/Watchdog
System Control/Watchdog
PacketHandler
Digital RSSICarrier SensePQI / LQICCA
PacketHandler
Digital RSSICarrier SensePQI / LQICCA
Basic Timer+RTC
Basic Timer+RTC
9.1 mm x 9.1 mm package9.1 mm x 9.1 mm package
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Integration
Emulator Evolution
In-Circuit Emulator
• 1996
• $1,000-10,000+ •Nondeterministic
• Slow
Flash Emulation Tool
• 2001
• $99
• Real-time, in-system programming
eZ430-F2013
• 2006
• $20
• Lowest cost
• Convenient
eZ430-RF2500
• 2007
• $49
• Complete wireless development kit
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Broad range of applications benefit from low power networking
Consumer / personal networking
Industrial remote monitoring
Shipmentmonitoring
Watch/shoe combination for monitoring of miles and calories
Enough processing for wireless networking and batteries that 10+ years
Low power sensor networks for innovative applications like remote monitoring for stress cracks
Harvest energy from motion, vibration and heat
Information transmitted wirelessly is protected via encryption for more secure systems
Location, tamper detection and temperature monitoring
