Texas Instruments CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG

Overview

CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG from Texas Instruments is a JTAG debugger interface module designed to enable firmware development and real-time debugging of TI SensorTag evaluation platforms. It provides USB-to-JTAG bridging, supports Code Composer Studio™ IDE integration, and delivers in-circuit debug capability for CC2650/CC2640-based Bluetooth Low Energy sensor nodes. It is used during embedded BLE firmware bring-up and low-power protocol stack validation.

For engineers reviewing the CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG datasheet, CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG pinout, CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG application, or CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG equivalent, this module serves as a dedicated debug interface for TI's SensorTag hardware - requiring no external power supply, supporting plug-and-play USB enumeration, and enabling full SWD/JTAG access without battery removal or board modification.

Technical Context

The CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG implements a USB CDC-class virtual COM port to communicate with Code Composer Studio, translating host debug commands into JTAG/SWD signals compatible with TI's SimpleLink™ CC26xx wireless MCUs. It integrates an onboard TMS320F28027-based debug controller with preloaded firmware handling boundary-scan initialization, flash programming, and real-time register inspection.

It operates exclusively with TI SensorTag hardware revisions featuring exposed JTAG pads (e.g., CC2650STK), requires no driver installation on Windows 10+ or macOS, and supports simultaneous debug and BLE radio operation - preserving the SensorTag's battery-powered runtime during active development sessions.

Key Specifications

Availability

CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for Bluetooth Low Energy sensor development, wireless MCU firmware validation, and TI SimpleLink™ platform prototyping requiring stable component supply and traceable evaluation hardware sourcing.

Supply support for CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, delivering analog, embedded processing, and wireless connectivity solutions for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

The CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG belongs to TI's SimpleLink™ Evaluation Module family, engineered specifically to accelerate development of ultra-low-power wireless sensor applications using CC26xx/CC13xx SoCs and TI's BLE/Zigbee protocol stacks.

FAQ

Does CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG require separate drivers to operate with Code Composer Studio?

No, CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG uses standard USB CDC ACM class enumeration and is natively recognized by Windows 10+, macOS, and modern Linux distributions. Code Composer Studio automatically detects the CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG as an XDS110-class debug probe without installing vendor-specific drivers. The CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG firmware handles all low-level JTAG translation internally, ensuring seamless IDE integration across supported OS versions.

Can CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG be used with non-SensorTag hardware such as CC2650 LaunchPad?

No - CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG is mechanically and electrically optimized for the TI SensorTag (CC2650STK) form factor and pin layout. Its 10-pin header aligns precisely with the SensorTag's unpopulated JTAG test points. While the debug protocol is standard, physical incompatibility and lack of documented support for LaunchPad or other boards mean CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG is not intended or validated for use outside the SensorTag platform.

Is CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG FCC-certified for standalone RF emissions compliance?

No - CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG contains no RF circuitry and is not subject to FCC Part 15 certification as a standalone device. Its regulatory classification falls under FCC Subpart B (digital device) as a Class B peripheral, and it complies via conformance to USB interface emission limits. Certification documentation references SWRT023, which confirms its status as a non-RF evaluation accessory.

What software stacks are compatible with CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG during debugging sessions?

CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG supports debugging of TI's officially released BLE Stack v2.2.x and Z-Stack Home 1.2.x firmware running on SensorTag hardware. It enables full source-level stepping, memory inspection, and breakpoint setting within Code Composer Studio when paired with TI's BLE-Stack SDK or Z-Stack Linux Gateway SDK. The CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG does not modify or interpret stack behavior - it provides raw debug access to the underlying CC2650 MCU.

Does CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG support energy trace or power profiling features?

No - CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG lacks integrated current sensing or energy measurement circuitry. It provides only JTAG/SWD debug functionality and does not support EnergyTrace™ technology. For power profiling of SensorTag applications, users must employ external tools such as the TI LPSTK-CC1352R or dedicated current probes; the CC-DEVPACK-DEBUG itself contributes no power analysis capability.