Software development kit (SDK)
SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-SDK
SimpleLink™ low power software development kits (SDKs)
SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-SDK
Overview
The SimpleLink™ Low Power SDKs support the CC13xx, CC23xx and CC26xx family of products. Together, these SDKs provide comprehensive software packages for the development of Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz applications including support for Bluetooth® Low Energy, Mesh, Zigbee®, Matter, Thread, 802.15.4-based, proprietary, and multiprotocol solutions on the SimpleLink CC13xx, CC23xx and CC26xx wireless MCUs.
Features
The SimpleLink Low Power SDK family is designed to support families of devices including:
- SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-F2-SDK - The CC13x1, CC13x2, CC13x4, CC26x1, CC26x2 and CC26x4 devices.
- SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-F3-SDK - The CC23xx devices.
Support varies per SDK and device. Across this software family there is support for proprietary, Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz applications including:
- Basic RX and TX examples for proprietary RF
- TI 15.4-Stack, an IEEE 802.15.4-based star topology networking solution for the Sub-1 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands
- Wi-SUN® FAN 1.0 compliant Sub-1 GHz mesh stack (learn more at TI.com/wisun or download the Wi-SUN software brief)
- Bluetooth Low Energy software protocol stack supporting Bluetooth 5.2 and Bluetooth mesh (learn more at TI.com/ble)
- Matter 1.0 and Thread 1.3 networking protocol based on open-source Matter project and Openthread (learn more at TI.com/matter)
- Zigbee software protocol stack (Z-stack - learn more at TI.com/Zigbee)
- Supports concurrent operation of BLE + Sub-1 GHz (TI 15.4-Stack or proprietary Sub-1 GHz) and BLE + Zigbee using the Dynamic Multi-Protocol
- Supports Amazon Sidewalk Sub-1 GHz FSK and Bluetooth Low Energy
Get started
- Buy a LaunchPad™ development kit
- Download the associated SimpleLink Low Power software development kit (SDK)
- Get started with the SimpleLink Academy
Downloads
Software development kit (SDK)
SIMPLELINK-MATTER — SimpleLink™ family of devices Matter software
Supported products & hardware
Products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
SIMPLELINK-MATTER — SimpleLink™ family of devices Matter software
Products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Documentation
Release Information
Release Information
The SimpleLink™ Matter links to the Texas Instruments GitHub repository that contains all the software development tools that enable engineers to develop Matter Accessory Device and is the starting point for Matter development on all SimpleLink CC13xx and CC26xx family of wireless microcontrollers (MCUs). It contains essential software components, such as a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) protocol stack supporting Bluetooth, Thread networking stack based on OpenThread and Matter application layer stack based on open source Matter stack. In addition, the Dynamic Multi-Protocol Manager (DMM) software component enables multiprotocol development on a single SimpleLink wireless MCU.
The SimpleLink MCU portfolio offers a single development environment that delivers flexible hardware, software, and tool options for customers developing wired and wireless applications. With 100 percent code reuse across host MCUs, Wi-Fi™, Bluetooth Low Energy, 2.4GHz, Sub-1GHz devices and more, choose the MCU or connectivity standard that fits your design. A one-time investment with the SimpleLink software development kit allows you to reuse often, opening the door to create unlimited applications. For more information, visit www.ti.com/simplelink.
What's new
- MATTER-276: Add support for matter v1.2 specification
- MATTER-289: Add support to build matter application with pre-built certified thread libraries for simplifying matter certification process.
- MATTER-264: Add Intermittent connected devices feature support
- MATTER-225: Add support for ability to create programmable image build with unique factory data elements per device.
- MATTER-228: Add support for genericApp, a template starting point for developing any matter compliant product
- MATTER-226: Add support for CC1354P10-6 platform
- MATTER-308: Deprecate CC2652x7 platform support
- MATTER-286: Add support for CC2674 platform via migration guide
- See release notes link above for more details
Software development kit (SDK)
SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-F3-SDK — SimpleLink™ Low Power F3 software development kit (SDK) for the CC23xx devices
Supported products & hardware
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-F3-SDK — SimpleLink™ Low Power F3 software development kit (SDK) for the CC23xx devices
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Release Information
The SimpleLink™ Low Power F3 Software Development Kit (SDK) delivers components that enable engineers to develop applications on the Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC23xx family of wireless microcontrollers (MCUs). This software toolkit provides a cohesive and consistent software experience for all SimpleLink CC23xx wireless MCU users by packaging essential software components, such as a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) protocol stack supporting Bluetooth, Proprietary RF examples, and TI Drivers in one easy-to-use software package along with example applications and documentation.
The SimpleLink MCU portfolio offers a single development environment that delivers flexible hardware, software, and tool options for customers developing wired and wireless applications. With 100 percent code reuse across host MCUs, Wi-Fi™, Bluetooth Low Energy, Sub-1GHz devices and more, choose the MCU or connectivity standard that fits your design. A one-time investment with the SimpleLink software development kit allows you to reuse often, opening the door to create unlimited applications. For more information, visit www.ti.com/simplelink.
Features:
- Industry leading Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) software protocol stack supporting Bluetooth 5.3 (learn more at TI.com/ble)
- Support for Proprietary 2.4 GHz applications supporting basic RX and TX examples
What's new
- This point release implements minor bugfixes & limited changes.
Software development kit (SDK)
SIMPLELINK-TI-OPENTHREAD-SDK — SimpleLink™ family of devices OpenThread software
Supported products & hardware
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Development kit
Software development kit (SDK)
SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-F2-SDK — SimpleLink™ Low Power F2 software development kit (SDK) for the CC13x1, CC13x2, CC13x4, CC26x1, CC26x2 and CC26x4 devices
Supported products & hardware
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Development kit
SIMPLELINK-LOWPOWER-F2-SDK — SimpleLink™ Low Power F2 software development kit (SDK) for the CC13x1, CC13x2, CC13x4, CC26x1, CC26x2 and CC26x4 devices
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Development kit
Documentation
Release Information
The SimpleLink™ Low Power F2 Software Development Kit (SDK), formerly known as the CC13xx and CC26xx SDK, delivers components that enable engineers to develop applications on the Texas Instruments SimpleLink CC13xx and CC26xx family of wireless microcontrollers (MCUs). This software toolkit provides a cohesive and consistent software experience for all SimpleLink CC13xx and CC26xx wireless MCU users by packaging essential software components, such as a Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) protocol stack supporting Bluetooth 5.2, Zigbee 3.0 compliant protocol suite, RF-Proprietary examples, TI's 15.4 Stack, TI Wi-SUN FAN Stack, Amazon Sidewalk examples, as well as the TI-RTOS7 kernel and TI Drivers in one easy-to-use software package along with example applications and documentation. In addition, the Dynamic Multi-Protocol Manager (DMM) software component enables multiprotocol development on a single SimpleLink wireless MCU.
Although not included in the SDK, SimpleLink CC13xx and CC26xx wireless MCUs are also capable of supporting the following wireless solutions: Please refer to their respective repositories for resources and more information.
- The Matter standard: https://github.com/TexasInstruments/matter
- Thread 1.1.1 networking stack based on OpenThread: (https://github.com/TexasInstruments/ot-ti)
The SimpleLink MCU portfolio offers a single development environment that delivers flexible hardware, software, and tool options for customers developing wired and wireless applications. With 100 percent code reuse across host MCUs, Wi-Fi™, Bluetooth Low Energy, Sub-1GHz devices and more, choose the MCU or connectivity standard that fits your design. A one-time investment with the SimpleLink software development kit allows you to reuse often, opening the door to create unlimited applications. For more information, visit www.ti.com/simplelink.
This SDK is also available on GitHub at https://github.com/TexasInstruments/simplelink-lowpower-f2-sdk
What's new
- The Wireless Solar Management System (WSMS) examples showcase a small mesh network with low latency.
- TI Wi-SUN FAN Stack can keep track of minimum tx off time and duty cycle, simplifying certification with ARIB and ETSI.
- TI 15.4-Stack example PHY is configurable with the Custom PHY option in SysConfig. This opens the option to use WB-DSSS with TI 15.4-Stack.
- RF settings update for CC13x4/CC26x4 devices
Additional resources you might need
Application software & framework
SIMPLELINK-CONNECT — SimpleLink Connect App for the SimpleLink Low Power SDKs
Supported products & hardware
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Wi-Fi products
Hardware development
Development kit
Evaluation board
SIMPLELINK-CONNECT — SimpleLink Connect App for the SimpleLink Low Power SDKs
Apple App Store
Google App Store
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Wi-Fi products
Hardware development
Development kit
Evaluation board
Release Information
The SimpleLink Connect Mobile app is an example Bluetooth® Low Energy application for mobile devices that works with:
- CC13xx and CC26xx devices running the SimpleLink Low Power SDK
- CC33xx devices attached to a host running the CC33XX Software.
The app provides a baseline for users to quickly build their own mobile apps, using iOS or Android. Source code is provided enabling easy customization.
Features:
- iOS compatible Bluetooth® Low Energy phone app and source code
- Android™ compatibly Bluetooth® Low Energy phone app and source code
What's new
- Dedicated screens for CGM profile, Glucose profile, and Wi-Fi Provisioning over BLE.
- Option to filter the scan list by service UUID and by BD address.
- Revised navigation flow to directly access the service-specific screen, with an option to switch back to the characteristic view.
- Ability to configure a generic URL as the firmware repository, not limited to GitHub.
- Updated settings view with configuration options separated into different screens.
Online training
SIMPLELINK-ACADEMY-CC23XX — Simplelink™ CC23xx Academy
Supported products & hardware
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
SIMPLELINK-ACADEMY-CC23XX — Simplelink™ CC23xx Academy
Products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Release Information
Initial release of CC23xx academy
Online training
SIMPLELINK-ACADEMY-CC13XX-CC26XX — SimpleLink™ CC13xx and CC26xx Academy
Supported products & hardware
Products
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Hardware development
Development kit
Evaluation board
SIMPLELINK-ACADEMY-CC13XX-CC26XX — SimpleLink™ CC13xx and CC26xx Academy
Products
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Hardware development
Development kit
Evaluation board
Release Information
Initial release of the SimpleLink CC13xx CC26xx Academy
Supported products & hardware
Low-power 2.4-GHz products
Automotive wireless connectivity products
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs
Evaluation board
Development kit
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