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The CC3000 from TI (Texas Instruments) is a self-contained wireless network processor that makes incorporating internet connectivity into your project simple. Instead of the more standard UART communication method, the CC3000 module utilizes an SPI interface allowing you, the user, to control the flow of data as you please. What makes the CC3000 unique is its ability to associate to a WiFi access point using a cell phone app in the Texas Instruments process called SmartConfig. This is a great module if you need to add wireless networking to your project!
The CC3000 is an IEEE 802.11 b/g compliant WiFi module with an embedded IPv4 TCP/IP stack with an SPI host interface at 16MHz. Each CC3000 requires a power supply of 2.9V - 4.8V with a max current rating of 92mA and is capable of connecting to WEP, WPA/WPA2 WiFi security Modes.
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Any plans on having fritzing parts for this?
We have a Fritzing part for the CC3000 WiFi Breakout. It can be found on the CC3000 github page. Are you wanting the Fritizing part for the Breakout or just the CC3000? :)
Just the CC3000 module, so we can include it in our own boards.
Added WiFi SMD Module - CC3000 to the SparkFun Fritzing Repo under Parts. Hope that helps! Side note: If you are interested in learning how to make Fritzing parts, we have a Fritzing tutorial and Fritzing has a great making custom parts section too.
Amazing info, thank you very much for all of this!!
I can get a bug in for the request.
Yay! Only 50% more expensive than from DigiKey!
I see the same price (in small quantities).
If I included this module on a reworked Arduino Eagle file, would it keep the FCC, IC and TELEC certifications, or is it considered a new circuit?
I do believe that aslong as you dont go and tamper with the module itself the certifications remain intact. afterall the module itself is certified. would be silly to sell a certified module that would lose said certification the moment you install it in something as one is expected.
So yeah it would keep its certifications if installed on a circuit you designed yourself.