SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3100 network processor provides IoT solution for MCU applications

This post sponsored by Texas Instruments.

Connect any low-cost, low-power microcontroller (MCU) to the Internet of Things (IoT) with Texas Instruments' CC3100 device.   

The CC3100 is the industry’s first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED chip used in wireless networking solutions. It is part of Texas Instruments' new SimpleLink Wi-Fi family, which dramatically simplifies the implementation of Internet connectivity. The CC3100 device integrates all protocols for Wi-Fi and Internet, which greatly minimizes host MCU software requirements. With built-in security protocols, the CC3100 solution provides a robust and simple security experience. Additionally, the CC3100 device is a complete platform solution including various tools and software, sample applications, user and programming guides, reference designs, and the TI E2E™ support community.

The CC3100 is available in an easy-to-layout QFN package. The Wi-Fi network processor subsystem features a Wi-Fi Internet-on-a-Chip and contains an additional dedicated ARM MCU that completely offloads the host MCU. This subsystem includes an 802.11 b/g/n radio, baseband, and MAC with a powerful crypto engine for fast, secure Internet connections with 256-bit encryption. The CC3100 device supports Station, Access Point, and Wi-Fi Direct modes. The device also supports WPA2 personal and enterprise security and WPS 2.0. 

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