CC2530 Eval Kit5 - Waveshare

CC2530 Eval Kit5 is a ZigBee development/evaluation kit based on CC2530, which also supports XBee connectivity. The kit consists of the base board XBee USB Adapter and the ZigBee module Core2530 (B).

Basically this kit can be used in two aspects :

• Develop application with the provided firmware

Combined with our provided firmware, you can use this kit to set up a minimal ready-to-run ZigBee system for testing or evaluating, and requires NO knowledge about the complicate ZigBee Specification

• Develop your own firmware

In this case, you should start from the very underlying to create your solution, what's more, debuggers (like CC Debugger) and knowledge about ZigBee Specification are also required

Note : The Core2530 (B) comes preloaded Bootloader, therefore, you can program BIN files directly via the XBee USB Adapter.

This product includes only one CC2530 module, while at least two CC2530 modules are required to setup a ZigBee network.

Core2530 (B) Features:

• As easy to use as any UART modules
• Provided firmware : Coordinator, Router, End Device
  • Router firmware is preloaded by default
• Supports sending large data packet & fast broadcasting via UART
• Supports programming via UART (thanks to the Bootloader, and an serial module is required)
• Supports configuring via upper computer software : working mode, UART port, baudrate, signal channel, etc.
• Optional hardware interface
  • XBee compatible straight through pin headers (soldered by default)
  • SMT stamp holes are also available (for batch purchase, the pin headers can be removed if required)
• MISC
  • Auto networking (at least 1 Coordinator and 1 Router are required)
  • Real-time monitoring the signal intensity between Coordinator, Router, and End Device
  • Supports onboard PCB antenna and/or external IPEX antenna

Core2530 (B) Specifications:

• Onboard chip: CC2530F256RHAR
• Communication distance (open and wide operating environment): up to 130 meters when using PCB antenna
• Frequency range: 2.4GHz
• Wide supply-voltage range (2 V–3.6 V)
• Operating temperature: -40℃ ～ 85℃
• Serial port baud rate: 38400bps (default), different baud rates are available by software configuration
• Dimension: 26mm x 28mm (PCB)

CC2530F256RHAR Features:

• Frequency range: 2.4GHz
• 16 transfer chains, software configurable according to environmental conditions
• Radio baud rate up to 250kbps
• High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 microcontroller core with code prefetch
• 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant RF transceiver
• Wide supply-voltage range (2 V–3.6 V)
• Watchdog timer, battery monitor, and temperature sensor
• 12-Bit ADC with 8 channels and configurable resolution
• 2 powerful USARTs with support for several serial protocols
• IR generation circuitry
• General-Purpose timers (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
• AES security coprocessor
• 21 General-Purpose I/O pins (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)

Package Includes:

• 1 x Core2530 (B) 
• 1 x XBee USB Adapter 
• 1 x 40-pin male pinheader & 40-pin female pinheader 
• 1 x USB Type A Plug to Micro B Plug Cable 

Development Resources:

• Product page 
• Wiki