Texas Instruments LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2

Overview

LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 from Texas Instruments is a microcontroller development kit for rapid prototyping of Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy applications, featuring the CC2640R2F SimpleLink™ wireless MCU with integrated ARM Cortex-M3 core, 275 kB flash, 20 kB RAM, and integrated RF front-end operating at 2.4 GHz.

For engineers reviewing the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 datasheet, LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 pinout, LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 application, or LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 equivalent, this kit provides out-of-box debugging support via XDS110 emulator, dual user buttons and LEDs, UART/USB bridge, and full compatibility with TI's Code Composer Studio™ and IAR Embedded Workbench® IDEs.

Technical Context

The LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 implements a complete evaluation platform for the CC2640R2F SoC, integrating onboard XDS110-ET JTAG debugger, USB-to-UART bridge (CP2102), and configurable GPIO access across two 20-pin LaunchPad-compatible headers. It supports SWD and cJTAG debug protocols.

Hardware features include dual pushbuttons (BTN1/BTN2), dual LEDs (GRN LED/RED LED), reset control (LP RST), and dedicated pins for SPI (MOSI/MISO/SPI CLK/SPI CS), I²C (SCL/SDA), UART (TXD/RXD/CTS/RTS), and analog inputs (A0–A7), all mapped to the CC2640R2F's peripheral set.

Key Specifications

Availability

LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for Bluetooth LE sensor node development, wearable device prototyping, and industrial IoT gateway evaluation requiring stable component supply and full toolchain integration.

Supply support for LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 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 and embedded processing solutions for industrial, automotive, and personal electronics markets.

The LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 belongs to TI's LaunchPad™ ecosystem - designed to accelerate development of ultra-low-power wireless applications using SimpleLink™ MCUs, with emphasis on BLE connectivity, sensor fusion, and cloud-edge interoperability.

FAQ

What is the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 used for?

The LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 is a development kit used to prototype and evaluate Bluetooth Low Energy applications based on the CC2640R2F wireless MCU. It enables firmware development, RF performance testing, power profiling, and peripheral interface validation without external debug hardware. Engineers use the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 to build and test BLE sensors, beacons, and edge nodes before transitioning to custom PCBs.

Does the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 include an onboard debugger?

Yes, the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 includes an integrated XDS110-ET debugger that supports SWD and cJTAG protocols, real-time energy trace, and virtual COM port functionality. This eliminates the need for external debug probes when developing with the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2, enabling seamless flashing, breakpoint debugging, and current measurement directly through Code Composer Studio™ or IAR Embedded Workbench®.

What software tools support the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2?

The LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 is supported by TI's official software tools including Code Composer Studio™ v10+, IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM, and TI's SimpleLink™ SDK with BLE-Stack v5.x. It also integrates with TI's DevPack plug-ins, SensorTag mobile app, and cloud platforms like AWS IoT and Azure IoT Central via reference examples shipped with the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 SDK.

Can the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 be used for production deployment?

No, the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 is a development and evaluation platform, not a production-ready module. While it contains the same CC2640R2F SoC used in end products, its form factor, power delivery, RF layout, and lack of certification for regulatory compliance (e.g., FCC/CE) make it unsuitable for final deployment. The LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 serves strictly as a design validation and firmware development tool.

How does the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 differ from the LAUNCHXL-CC2650?

The LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 is optimized for Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy only, with 275 kB flash and no multi-protocol support. In contrast, the LAUNCHXL-CC2650 supports concurrent BLE, Zigbee, and 6LoWPAN via its multi-standard radio. Both share the same LaunchPad mechanical layout and XDS110 debugger, but firmware, SDK dependencies, and RF configuration are not interchangeable between the LAUNCHXL-CC2640R2 and LAUNCHXL-CC2650.