SLAU292C Datasheet, PDF (8/102 Pages) Texas Instruments – eZ430-Chronos™ Development Tool

Chapter 1
SLAU292C – November 2009 – Revised December 2010
eZ430-Chronos™ Overview
1.1 Overview
The eZ430-Chronos software development tool is a highly integrated, wearable, wireless development
system that is based on the CC430F6137. It may be used as a reference platform for watch systems, a
personal display for personal area networks, or as a wireless sensor node for remote data collection.
Based on the CC430F6137 sub-1-GHz RF SoC, the eZ430-Chronos is a complete development system
featuring a 96-segment LCD display, an integrated pressure sensor, and a three-axis accelerometer for
motion sensitive control. The integrated wireless interface allows the eZ430-Chronos to act as a central
hub for nearby wireless sensors such as pedometers and heart rate monitors. The eZ430-Chronos offers
temperature and battery voltage measurement and is complete with a USB-based CC1111 wireless
interface to a PC.
The eZ430-Chronos watch may be disassembled to be reprogrammed with custom applications and
includes an eZ430 USB programming interface.
eZ430-Chronos Features
• Fully functional sports watch based on the CC430F6137, an MSP430™ microcontroller with integrated
sub-1-GHz wireless transceiver.
• Watch can be reprogrammed for custom wireless applications.
• Highly integrated watch includes on-board three-axis accelerometer, pressure sensor, temperature
sensor and battery voltage sensor.
• 96-segment LCD display driven directly by the CC430 microcontroller
• Can be paired wirelessly with heart rate monitors, pedometers, or other devices based on RF
transceivers such as the CC430 or CC11xx devices.
• Includes an eZ430-RF USB emulator that connects the eZ430-Chronos to a PC for real-time in-system
programming and debugging.
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eZ430-Chronos™ Overview
Figure 1-1. eZ430-Chronos
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