Core2530

This product includes ONLY one CC2530 module, while at least two CC2530 modules are required to setup a ZigBee network.

Need farther communication distance? please consider the enhanced ver. XCore2530 (PA included).

Overview

Core2530 is a ZigBee module based on CC2530F256.

Basically this module can be used in two aspects :

• Develop application with the provided firmware
  Combined with our provided firmware, this is a simple ZigBee wireless UART module, just as easy to use as any other UART module, and requires NO knowledge about the complicate ZigBee Specification
• Develop your own firmware
  In this case, you should start from the very underlying to create your solution, what's more, debuggers (like CC Debugger) and knowledge about ZigBee Specification are also required

Core2530 Features

• As easy to use as any UART modules
• Provided firmware : Coordinator, Router, End Device
  • Router firmware is preloaded by default
• Supports sending large data packet & fast broadcasting via UART
• Supports programming via UART (thanks to the Bootloader, and an serial module is required)
• Supports configuring via upper computer software : working mode, UART port, baudrate, signal channel, etc.
• MISC
  • Auto networking (at least 1 Coordinator and 1 Router are required)
  • Real-time monitoring the signal intensity between Coordinator, Router, and End Device

Core2530 Specifications

• Onboard chip: CC2530F256RHAR
• Communication distance (open and wide operating environment):
  • Absolute maximum: over 350 meters
  • Stable communication: over 250 meters
  • Auto connecting: over 120 meters
• Frequency range: 2.4GHz
• Wide supply-voltage range (2 V–3.6 V)
• Operating temperature: -40℃ ～ 85℃
• Serial port baud rate: 38400bps (default), different baud rates are available by software configuration
• Expansion pinheader: all the I/Os
• Pinheader pitch: 2.54mm
• Spacing between pinheaders on the left side and the right side: 22.86mm (9x2.54mm)
• Antenna: 2.4G 2DB 360° omni-directional

CC2530F256RHAR Features

• Frequency range: 2.4GHz
• 16 transfer chains, software configurable according to environmental conditions
• Radio baud rate up to 250kbps
• High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 microcontroller core with code prefetch
• 2.4-GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant RF transceiver
• Wide supply-voltage range (2 V–3.6 V)
• Watchdog timer, battery monitor, and temperature sensor
• 12-Bit ADC with 8 channels and configurable resolution
• 2 powerful USARTs with support for several serial protocols
• IR generation circuitry
• General-Purpose timers (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
• AES security coprocessor
• 21 General-Purpose I/O pins (19 × 4 mA, 2 × 20 mA)

Photos

Core2530 ZigBee module

Core2530 ZigBee module back view

Core2530 ZigBee module

Connecting to the mother board

Note: mother board in the photo is NOT included in the price.

Dimension

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/Core2530