Texas Instruments’ CC2540T Runs Applications and BLE Protocol Stacks

This device enables robust BLE master or slave nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs, and it can operate up to 125°C. The CC2540T combines an excellent RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8-KB RAM, and many other powerful supporting features and peripherals.

The CC2540T is suitable for systems where very low-power consumption is required. Potential applications include lighting, 2.4-GHz Bluetooth Low Energy systems, motor monitoring, proximity sensing, cable replacement, power tools, wireless HMI and remote display, and smart phone connectivity. Very low-power sleep modes are available. Short transition times between operating modes further enable low-power consumption. The CC2540T comes in a 6×6-mm package. Combined with the low-energy protocol stack from Texas Instruments, the CC2540TF256 forms the market’s most flexible and cost-effective single-mode low energy solution.