Introduction to TI Designs
TI Designs provide the foundation necessary for developing embedded systems. They offer a comprehensive approach including methodology, testing, and design files to quickly evaluate and customize systems, thereby accelerating your time to market.
Key Features and Applications
The ZNP Host Framework is designed for portability across various hardware platforms, featuring a High-Level Operating System (OS), Real-Time OS Port, and OS Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX) standard compliance. It includes intuitive sample codes and examples accessible via the command line. Featured applications span Building Automation, Factory Automation, and Sensor Monitoring and Networking.
Design Resources
- TIDC-ZNP-HOST-SW3: Tool Folder Containing Design Files
- CC2538EM: Product Folder
- TI E2E Community: Connect with experts and access tools.
System Overview
The ZNP Host Framework is a cross-platform framework written in C, designed to run on companion host microcontrollers (MCUs) or microprocessors (MPUs). It integrates with embedded Z-Stack™™ ZNP products, simplifying system integration and enabling rapid prototyping on common customer platforms. The framework includes a library of examples demonstrating ease of use and familiarizing users with the ZNP application program interface (API).
Highlighted Products
- CC2538EM: Integrates an IEEE 802.15.4 (2.4 GHz) radio, ARM® Cortex-M3® processor, security acceleration, and ample flash and RAM for high-memory footprint stacks and applications.
- Tiva™ C Series TM4C1294 Connected LaunchPad Evaluation Board: A low-cost evaluation platform for ARM Cortex-M4F-based microcontrollers, featuring Ethernet, USB 2.0, and extensive serial connectivity.
Getting Started
To begin, a POSIX-compliant platform like Linux or a Tiva LaunchPad is required as the host processor, along with a CC253xEM ZNP. The guide details hardware modifications, software setup, and programming procedures for both Linux and TI-RTOS environments.
Design Files and References
Detailed design files, including schematics, bill of materials, and software files, are available for download. Key references include the TI Z-STACK-HOME documentation for ZigBee Home Automation Solutions.
