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FFF CompatibilityFeatures the exact same dual-row EM (Evaluation Module) connector pinout and footprint to plug into the SmartRF06EB motherboard.Identical physical dimensions and standard EM board form factor.Lacks the integrated CC2592 RF front-end (PA/LNA), resulting in significantly lower output power and shorter wireless range.A standalone LaunchPad board that cannot plug into the SmartRF06EB motherboard.Utilizes the TI LaunchPad/BoosterPack form factor instead of the legacy EM board format.Provides full 2.4 GHz Zigbee and IEEE 802.15.4 transceiver functionality with superior processing capability.
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CC2538-CC2592EMK by Texas Instruments: CC2538, CC2592 - 802.15.4 (Zigbee®) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board.

This is the direct sibling evaluation module kit from the same family. It is physically identical and fully software-compatible, but lacks the CC2592 power amplifier/low-noise amplifier module, making it suitable if high-power range extension is not required.

  • Uses the exact same CC2538 Zigbee wireless MCU as the target kit
  • Plugs directly into the same SmartRF06EB evaluation motherboard via identical EM connectors
  • Maintains full software compatibility with existing CC2538 codebases and firmware
  • No CC2592 range extender: maximum output power is limited to the native +7 dBm of the CC2538 instead of +20 dBm
  • Reduced receiver sensitivity due to the absence of the low-noise amplifier (LNA)

This is the official modern successor platform. It replaces the legacy CC2538 hardware architecture with the high-performance CC2652R SimpleLink wireless MCU, offering a modern, low-cost development environment.

  • Modern SimpleLink platform with active software support and updated SDKs
  • Significantly lower cost and includes an onboard XDS110 JTAG programmer/debugger
  • Based on the superior CC2652R ARM Cortex-M4F MCU with more memory and lower power consumption
  • Requires migrating software from the legacy CC2538 architecture to the SimpleLink CC13xx/CC26xx SDK
  • No dedicated high-power PA/LNA on board, though the native link budget is highly optimized
Lifecycle StatusActiveUnknownUnknown
Market AvailabilityIn stockUnknownUnknown
REACHREACHUnknownUnknown
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DescriptionCC2538, CC2592 - 802.15.4 (Zigbee®) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation BoardThis is the direct sibling evaluation module kit from the same family. It is physically identical and fully software-compatible, but lacks tThis is the official modern successor platform. It replaces the legacy CC2538 hardware architecture with the high-performance CC2652R Simple
ManufacturerTexas InstrumentsTexas InstrumentsTexas Instruments
TypeEvaluation BoardsComponentComponent
DatasheetOpenN/AN/A
Lead Time12 weeksUnknownUnknown
Country of Origin---
Export Control Class Number5A992CEAR99EAR99
HTSUS Code8517.62.0090--
Moisture Sensitivity Level1 (Unlimited)--
TypeTransceiver; 802.15.4 (Zigbee®)--
ContentsBoard(s)--
Frequency2.4GHz--
Utilized IC / PartCC2538, CC2592--

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