Board Overview

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Board Overview

The Sensor Hub BoosterPack is an extension board for the TI MCU LaunchPad evaluation module eco-

system. It was designed specifically to extend the functionality of the Tiva TM4C1233 LaunchPad (EK-

TM4C123GXL). The Sensor Hub enables customers to create and model innovative prototype solutions

that leverage the processing and floating-point capabilities of the TM4C123GH6PM MCU coupled with

motion and environmental sensors. The Sensor Hub BoosterPack plugs in to the BoosterPack XL headers

located on the top of the LaunchPad. The BoosterPack also features a TI-standard extension module

(EM) connector to further extend customer applications through a variety of wireless extension modules.

driver library, an easy-to-use, extendable foundation of sensor communication software.

NOTE:

The Sensor Hub BoosterPack is fully compatible with both the Tiva™ C Series LaunchPad

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Kit Features

The BOOSTXL-SENSHUB BoosterPack offers the following features:

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TMP006 infrared object temperature sensor

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9-axis InvenSense MPU9150 motion sensor:

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3-axis acceleration

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3-axis gyroscope

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3-axis magnetometer

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Bosch BMP180 pressure sensor

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Intersil ISL29023 ambient and infrared light sensor

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Sensirion SHT21 humidity sensor

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Two user pushbuttons

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One user LED

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One power LED

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EM connector for additional wireless expansion

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Using the Sensor Hub BoosterPack

Follow these recommended steps to quickly configure your Sensor Hub for proper operation.

Step 1.

Review the BOOSTXL-SENSHUB BoosterPack Getting Started Guide (literature number

SPMU295, available for download at www.ti.com). This document guides you through

downloading, installing, and running the associated TivaWare examples that demonstrate the

Sensor Hub capabilities and functions.

Step 2.

Examine the additional examples that are provided with the downloaded software to

understand the capabilities and limitations of each on-board sensor.

Step 3.

Create your own application using the Tiva C Series LaunchPad and Sensor Hub

BoosterPack. Use the TivaWare for C Series Sensor Library to enable your innovative Tiva

TM4C MCU applications.

Step 4.

Customize and integrate the hardware to suit a specific end application. This user’s manual is

an important reference for understanding circuit operation and completing hardware

modifications.

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BOOSTXL-SENSHUB Sensor Hub BoosterPack

SPMU290 – April 2013

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