SWRA657 June 2020 CC3100 , CC3200
The CC3100 and CC3200 are proven, robust WLAN solutions when operated in accordance with the supply and signal parameters described in the data sheet with the latest service pack. This document describes design techniques to maximize system robustness including minimizing the possibility of inadvertent corruption of the serial Flash memory connected to CC3100 or CC3200 for battery powered and hybrid line/battery powered designs. The techniques described focus on ensuring the integrity of the power supply to the serial flash to avoid situations where the supply voltage may fall below the minimum threshold specified by the serial flash manufacturer, which may cause corruption of flash data during write or erase operations. Depending on the nature of such corruption systems may or may not continue to operate, and in some cases physical access to the system may be required in order to recover. This section will cover design techniques to maximize system robustness in battery powered and hybrid line/battery power systems.