Stellaris 2.4 GHz CC2560 wireless Kit enables Bluetooth evaluation in 10 minutes

Texas Instruments Incorporated has announced the Stellaris 2.4 GHz CC2560 Bluetooth Wireless Kit (DK-EM2-2560B) to quickly start Bluetooth-enabled designs. The kit has TI's CC2560 Bluetooth solution and proven Bluetooth stack within StellarisWare software. Stellaris MCUs are paired with TI's Bluetooth solution targeting tasks such as streaming audio; remote control and data transfer in industrial and consumer applications.

The Stellaris 2.4 GHz CC2560 Bluetooth Wireless Kit is designed to be modular and can be combined with the same Stellaris DK-LM3S9B96 Development Kit that serves as a baseboard for other Stellaris wireless solutions. When coupled with the DK- LM3S9B96 development board, the kit includes all hardware and software needed to jumpstart development. It also speeds the design process, as engineers are able to evaluate the working Bluetooth solution within 10 minutes or less using the included quick-start application says TI.

Stellaris 2.4 GHz CC2560 Bluetooth Wireless Kit includes:
Software:
StellarisWare software, including peripheral driver library and example source code
Bluetopia Bluetooth stack - developed by Stonestreet One and licensed, delivered and supported by TI - which includes the Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) with sample applications

Hardware:
Stellaris DK-LM3S9B96-EM2 Expansion Board
PAN1323 Bluetooth v2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Module
TI eZ430 USB emulator with Bluetooth target board and plastic cover
Battery board
Two AAA batteries
Earbud headphones
StellarisWare CD

Features and benefits of the product as listed by TI include:
Bluetooth 2.1 technology + EDR support
Complete, validated, certified, production-ready module (PAN1323 used for evaluation, PAN1315 or PAN1325 used for production)
Sample applications for the Stellaris LM3S9000 series, with demos showing API usage provided in source code
Bluetooth RF performance for robust, high-throughput wireless connection, extended range and better power efficiency
Lower manufacturing and operating costs, save board space, ease certification, minimize RF expertise required
Simplifies and reduces hardware and software development, allowing faster time-to-market

Price and availability: The Stellaris 2.4 GHz CC2560 Bluetooth Wireless Kit (DK-EM2-2560B) is priced at $199 U.S., and available to order today . The DK-LM3S9B96 is sold separately for $425 U.S., and available to order today.

For more information visit: www.ti.com