CC3230SF12RGKR - Wi-Fi Wireless MCU | Texas Instruments
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CC3230SF12RGKR Overview
A wireless MCU combines a microcontroller and radio transceiver in one device, allowing an embedded product to perform local control and processing while exchanging data over a wireless network. The CC3230SF belongs to the wireless MCU category, combining an Arm Cortex-M4 MCU, Wi-Fi radio, memory, networking firmware, and security capabilities within a single surface-mount package.
Key features include 256 kB RAM, 1 MB XIP flash, Wi-Fi coexistence, WPA3 support, 16 TLS sockets, secure boot, device identity and keys, file-system encryption, and user-image encryption. The device also supports 802.11b/g/n operation over 2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz, making it suitable for connected sensors, gateways, industrial equipment, and consumer IoT products.
The CC3230SF12RGKR is supplied in the RGK package identified by the part number suffix. The manufacturer product page specifies a 64-pin VQFN package with an exposed pad and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. The integrated memory arrangement is useful for firmware, networking configuration, and application data without requiring a separate external memory device.
Typical applications include Wi-Fi sensors, smart-home nodes, industrial monitoring systems, connected appliances, access-control equipment, portable devices, and low-cost Internet of Things gateways. The integrated radio and MCU simplify board design by reducing component count, while coexistence support helps manage wireless-network coexistence requirements.
Design considerations include careful RF layout, controlled impedance routing, adequate decoupling, exposed-pad thermal management, and verification of the complete firmware and security configuration. Use the manufacturer datasheet and product documentation for pin assignments, RF layout guidance, power sequencing, antenna design, and programming requirements.
This page combines the verified product identity, package information, connectivity features, security capabilities, pricing context, application guidance, and replacement considerations for engineers evaluating the CC3230SF12RGKR.
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CC3230SF12RGKR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Wi-Fi wireless MCU |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11b/g/n |
| Frequency Range | 2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz |
| MCU Core | Arm Cortex-M4 |
| RAM | 256 kB |
| XIP Flash | 1 MB |
| TLS Sockets | 16 |
| Security Feature | WPA3 support |
| Security Feature | Secure boot |
| Security Feature | Device identity and keys |
| Security Feature | File-system encryption |
| Security Feature | User IP image encryption |
| Wireless Coexistence | Supported |
| Package | 64-pin VQFN (RGK) with exposed pad |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Category | RF Transceiver IC |
CC3230SF12RGKR 64-pin vqfn (rgk) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for CC3230SF12RGKR (64-pin vqfn (rgk) with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for CC3230SF12RGKR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
CC3230SF12RGKR is suitable for 6 applications: Connected IoT Sensor Nodes, Smart Home Control Modules, Industrial Wireless Monitoring, Connected Appliances, Access-Control and Security Nodes, Portable Connected Devices.
Connected IoT Sensor Nodes
CC3230SF12RGKR fits connected sensor nodes because it combines an Arm Cortex-M4 MCU, 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 256 kB RAM, and 1 MB XIP flash in one 64-pin RGK package. The integrated memory supports firmware and local data processing without requiring a separate microcontroller memory device. Secure boot, WPA3, device identity, and encrypted storage help protect deployed sensor firmware and data. Designers should follow the manufacturer RF layout, decoupling, antenna, and exposed-pad guidance while validating coexistence behavior in the complete product.
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Smart Home Control Modules
A smart-home control module can use CC3230SF12RGKR to combine local control logic and Wi-Fi communication in one device. The Cortex-M4 core handles application tasks, while the integrated 2.4 GHz radio connects the module to a wireless network. The 1 MB XIP flash provides room for application and networking code, and secure boot supports controlled firmware startup. The final design still requires careful antenna placement, power filtering, and operating-temperature checks for the enclosure and deployment environment.
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Industrial Wireless Monitoring
CC3230SF12RGKR is suitable for industrial monitoring when the deployment remains within its specified -40°C to 85°C operating range. Its integrated Wi-Fi radio and MCU reduce the number of discrete components needed for connected measurement equipment, while coexistence support helps address shared wireless environments. The 16 TLS sockets and WPA3 support are useful for secure data collection. Engineers should verify enclosure thermal conditions, RF isolation, antenna matching, and grounding before production release.
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Connected Appliances
For connected appliances, CC3230SF12RGKR can consolidate control, networking, and secure firmware functions into a single wireless MCU. The 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio supports standard Wi-Fi infrastructure, and the Cortex-M4 core can manage local control behavior when the network is unavailable. The integrated 1 MB XIP flash accommodates application code, while secure boot helps manage controlled startup. Product-specific safety, isolation, EMC, and thermal requirements must be validated independently of the MCU specifications.
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Access-Control and Security Nodes
CC3230SF12RGKR can support wireless access-control nodes that need local decision logic plus secure network communication. Device identity and keys, WPA3, secure boot, file-system encryption, and user-image encryption provide security building blocks for connected deployments. The integrated MCU and Wi-Fi radio simplify the hardware stack compared with separate processing and radio devices. Designers should implement the appropriate key provisioning, update strategy, tamper response, and enclosure controls rather than relying only on the MCU security features.
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Portable Connected Devices
The CC3230SF12RGKR can support portable connected devices that require Wi-Fi and local application processing in a compact package. Its integrated 2.4 GHz radio, Cortex-M4 core, 256 kB RAM, and 1 MB XIP flash reduce the component count compared with a discrete processor and radio design. Low-power behavior, battery-life targets, RF layout, and antenna selection require application-specific validation because those operating details are not provided in the verified excerpt. The device must also be evaluated for the enclosure and environmental conditions of portable equipment.
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Engineering reference data for CC3230SF12RGKR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | CC3230S12RGKR | CC3230SF11RGKR | CC3230SF12RGKT |
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| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Product Type | Wi-Fi wireless MCU | Wi-Fi wireless MCU | Wi-Fi wireless MCU | Wi-Fi wireless MCU |
| Package | 64-pin VQFN (RGK) with exposed pad | 64-pin VQFN (RGK) with exposed pad | 64-pin VQFN (RGK) with exposed pad | 64-pin VQFN (RGK) with exposed pad |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated wireless MCU architecture (vs CC3230S12RGKR)
- Security-oriented connectivity (vs CC3230S12RGKR)
- Defined wireless frequency coverage (vs CC3230SF11RGKR)
Design Notes
Treat the RF section as a controlled-impedance layout. Keep the antenna path and RF matching components away from digital switching nodes, noisy power inductors, and ground-current returns where practical. Follow the Texas Instruments RF layout guidance and validate the final antenna, matching network, PCB stackup, and enclosure with the intended 2.4 GHz operating environment.
The 64-pin VQFN RGK package includes an exposed pad. Provide the recommended land pattern, solder mask, paste, and copper treatment, and connect the pad to the appropriate ground or thermal plane exactly as specified by the manufacturer. Thermal performance depends on PCB copper, enclosure airflow, and ambient temperature, so do not infer junction temperature from package name alone.
Place decoupling capacitors close to the device power pins and preserve short return paths to the ground reference. Verify supply voltage, startup sequencing, load transients, and power-source impedance against the complete manufacturer datasheet. Because the verified excerpt does not provide the complete pin list or electrical limits, do not select passive values solely from this summary.
Do not treat a family-related ordering suffix as a drop-in substitute without checking the exact TI ordering table, temperature grade, flash configuration, package marking, and pinout. CC3230SF firmware, security configuration, radio calibration, and exposed-pad implementation should also be reviewed before changing the MCU on an existing PCB.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified excerpts identify package, connectivity, memory, security, and operating-temperature information but do not provide explicit RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals statements. Those fields remain unknown rather than inferred.
