Cc2531 Usb Dongle Driver Download

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Nov 5, 2023, 12:31:15 AM11/5/23
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How to Install and Use CC2531 USB Dongle for Zigbee Applications

The CC2531 USB dongle is a low-cost, low-power wireless MCU that can be used as an IEEE 802.15.4 packet sniffer or for other Zigbee applications. It is based on the CC2531 system-on-chip solution from Texas Instruments, which integrates an RF transceiver, an 8051 MCU, up to 256 KB of flash memory and 8 KB of RAM.

In this article, we will show you how to install and use the CC2531 USB dongle for Zigbee applications. We will cover the following topics:

    • How to download and install the CC2531 USB firmware library and driver
    • How to flash the CC2531 USB dongle with the desired firmware
    • How to use the CC2531 USB dongle as a packet sniffer or a Zigbee coordinator

    How to Download and Install the CC2531 USB Firmware Library and Driver

    The CC2531 USB firmware library is a set of software components that enable the development of applications for the CC2531 USB dongle. It includes a USB stack, a HAL (hardware abstraction layer), an OSAL (operating system abstraction layer), and various application examples.

    The CC2531 USB firmware library can be downloaded from TI's website. You will need to register and accept the license agreement before downloading. The library is provided as a zip file that contains the source code, documentation, and precompiled binaries.

    The CC2531 USB driver is a software component that allows the PC to communicate with the CC2531 USB dongle. It is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. The driver can be downloaded from TI's website. You will need to unzip the file and run the setup.exe program to install the driver.

    How to Flash the CC2531 USB Dongle with the Desired Firmware

    The CC2531 USB dongle comes with a default firmware that supports packet sniffing and basic Zigbee network formation. However, you may want to flash a different firmware depending on your application needs. For example, you may want to flash a firmware that supports Zigbee2MQTT, which is a popular open source project that allows you to integrate Zigbee devices with MQTT brokers.

    To flash the CC2531 USB dongle with a different firmware, you will need the following tools:

      • A CC debugger, which is a device that connects to the debug interface of the CC2531 USB dongle and allows programming and debugging of the MCU
      • A downloader cable, which is a cable that connects the CC debugger to the 10-pin connector of the CC2531 USB dongle
      • A SmartRF Flash Programmer software, which is a program that allows you to erase, program, and verify the flash memory of the CC2531 USB dongle
      • A firmware file, which is a binary file that contains the code and data for the desired application

      The steps to flash the CC2531 USB dongle with a different firmware are as follows:

        • Connect both the CC debugger and the CC2531 USB dongle to your PC using USB cables. If the light on the CC debugger is red, press the reset button on the CC debugger. The light on the CC debugger should now turn green. If not, use CC debugger user guide to troubleshoot your problem.
        • Download and install the SmartRF Flash Programmer software from TI's website. Launch the program and select "CC Debugger" as the interface.
        • Download the firmware file for your desired application from Zigbee2MQTT's website or other sources. 35727fac0c
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