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CPU 8051 Technology Bluetooth® LE Protocols Bluetooth® Low Energy Flash memory (kByte) 256 RAM (kByte) 8 Peripherals 1 comparator, 12-bit ADC 8-channel, 2 SPI, 2 UART, 4 timers, USB Number of GPIOs 21 Security Cryptographic acceleration, Device attestation & anti-counterfeit, Secure debug, Software IP protection Type Wireless MCU Sensitivity (best) (dBm) -93 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Edge AI enabled No
CPU 8051 Technology Bluetooth® LE Protocols Bluetooth® Low Energy Flash memory (kByte) 256 RAM (kByte) 8 Peripherals 1 comparator, 12-bit ADC 8-channel, 2 SPI, 2 UART, 4 timers, USB Number of GPIOs 21 Security Cryptographic acceleration, Device attestation & anti-counterfeit, Secure debug, Software IP protection Type Wireless MCU Sensitivity (best) (dBm) -93 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Edge AI enabled No
VQFN (RHA) 40 36 mm² (6 mm × 6 mm)
  • True Single-Chip BLE Solution: CC2540 Can Run Both Application and BLE Protocol
    Stack, Includes Peripherals to Interface With Wide Range of Sensors, Etc.
  • 6-mm × 6-mm Package
  • RF
    • Bluetooth low energy technology Compatible
    • Excellent Link Budget (up to 97 dB), Enabling Long-Range
      Applications Without External Front End
    • Accurate Digital Received Signal-Strength Indicator (RSSI)
    • Suitable for Systems Targeting Compliance With Worldwide
      Radio Frequency Regulations: ETSI EN 300 328 and
      EN 300 440 Class 2 (Europe), FCC CFR47
      Part 15 (US), and ARIB STD-T66 (Japan)
  • Layout
    • Few External Components
    • Reference Design Provided
    • 6-mm × 6-mm QFN40 Package
  • Low Power
    • Active Mode RX Down to 19.6 mA
    • Active Mode TX (–6 dBm): 24 mA
    • Power Mode 1 (3-µs Wake-Up): 235 µA
    • Power Mode 2 (Sleep Timer On): 0.9 µA
    • Power Mode 3 (External Interrupts): 0.4 µA
    • Wide Supply Voltage Range (2 V–3.6 V)
    • Full RAM and Register Retention in All Power Modes
  • TPS62730 Compatible
    Low Power in Active Mode
    • RX Down to 15.8 mA (3 V Supply)
    • TX (-6 dBm): 18.6 mA (3 V Supply)
  • Microcontroller
    • High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 Microcontroller Core
    • In-System-Programmable Flash, 128 KB or 256 KB
    • 8-KB SRAM
  • Peripherals
    • 12-Bit ADC with Eight Channels and Configurable Resolution
    • Integrated High-Performance Op-Amp and Ultralow-Power Comparator
    • General-Purpose Timers (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
    • 21 General-Purpose I/O Pins (19× 4 mA, 2× 20 mA)
    • 32-kHz Sleep Timer With Capture
    • Two Powerful USARTs With Support for Several Serial Protocols
    • Full-Speed USB Interface
    • IR Generation Circuitry
    • Powerful Five-Channel DMA
    • AES Security Coprocessor
    • Battery Monitor and Temperature Sensor
    • Each CC2540 Contains a Unique 48-bit IEEE Address
  • Software Features
    • Bluetooth v4.0 Compliant Protocol Stack
      for Single-Mode BLE Solution
      • Complete Power-Optimized Stack, Including Controller and
        Host
        • GAP – Central, Peripheral, Observer, or Broadcaster
          (Including Combination Roles)
        • ATT / GATT – Client and Server
        • SMP – AES-128 Encryption and Decryption
        • L2CAP
      • Sample Applications and Profiles
        • Generic Applications for GAP Central and Peripheral Roles
        • Proximity, Accelerometer, Simple Keys, and Battery GATT Services
      • Multiple Configuration options
        • Single-Chip Configuration, Allowing Application to Run on CC2540
        • Network Processor Interface for Applications Running on an External Microcontroller
      • BTool – Windows PC Application for Evaluation, Development, and Test
    • Development Tools
      • CC2540 Mini Development Kit
      • SmartRF Software
      • Supported by IAR Embedded Workbench Software for 8051
  • APPLICATIONS
    • 2.4-GHz Bluetooth low energy Systems
    • Mobile Phone Accessories
    • Sports and Leisure Equipment
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Human Interface Devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control)
    • USB Dongles
    • Health Care and Medical
  • CC2540 with TPS62730
    • TPS62730 is a 2 MHz Step Down Converter with Bypass Mode
    • Extends Battery Lifetime by up to 20%
    • Reduced Current in TX and RX
    • 30 nA Bypass Mode Current to Support Low Power Modes
    • RF Performance Unchanged
    • Small Package Allows for Small Solution Size
    • CC2540 Controllable
  • All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

    • True Single-Chip BLE Solution: CC2540 Can Run Both Application and BLE Protocol
      Stack, Includes Peripherals to Interface With Wide Range of Sensors, Etc.
    • 6-mm × 6-mm Package
    • RF
      • Bluetooth low energy technology Compatible
      • Excellent Link Budget (up to 97 dB), Enabling Long-Range
        Applications Without External Front End
      • Accurate Digital Received Signal-Strength Indicator (RSSI)
      • Suitable for Systems Targeting Compliance With Worldwide
        Radio Frequency Regulations: ETSI EN 300 328 and
        EN 300 440 Class 2 (Europe), FCC CFR47
        Part 15 (US), and ARIB STD-T66 (Japan)
    • Layout
      • Few External Components
      • Reference Design Provided
      • 6-mm × 6-mm QFN40 Package
    • Low Power
      • Active Mode RX Down to 19.6 mA
      • Active Mode TX (–6 dBm): 24 mA
      • Power Mode 1 (3-µs Wake-Up): 235 µA
      • Power Mode 2 (Sleep Timer On): 0.9 µA
      • Power Mode 3 (External Interrupts): 0.4 µA
      • Wide Supply Voltage Range (2 V–3.6 V)
      • Full RAM and Register Retention in All Power Modes
    • TPS62730 Compatible
      Low Power in Active Mode
      • RX Down to 15.8 mA (3 V Supply)
      • TX (-6 dBm): 18.6 mA (3 V Supply)
    • Microcontroller
      • High-Performance and Low-Power 8051 Microcontroller Core
      • In-System-Programmable Flash, 128 KB or 256 KB
      • 8-KB SRAM
    • Peripherals
      • 12-Bit ADC with Eight Channels and Configurable Resolution
      • Integrated High-Performance Op-Amp and Ultralow-Power Comparator
      • General-Purpose Timers (One 16-Bit, Two 8-Bit)
      • 21 General-Purpose I/O Pins (19× 4 mA, 2× 20 mA)
      • 32-kHz Sleep Timer With Capture
      • Two Powerful USARTs With Support for Several Serial Protocols
      • Full-Speed USB Interface
      • IR Generation Circuitry
      • Powerful Five-Channel DMA
      • AES Security Coprocessor
      • Battery Monitor and Temperature Sensor
      • Each CC2540 Contains a Unique 48-bit IEEE Address
    • Software Features
      • Bluetooth v4.0 Compliant Protocol Stack
        for Single-Mode BLE Solution
        • Complete Power-Optimized Stack, Including Controller and
          Host
          • GAP – Central, Peripheral, Observer, or Broadcaster
            (Including Combination Roles)
          • ATT / GATT – Client and Server
          • SMP – AES-128 Encryption and Decryption
          • L2CAP
        • Sample Applications and Profiles
          • Generic Applications for GAP Central and Peripheral Roles
          • Proximity, Accelerometer, Simple Keys, and Battery GATT Services
        • Multiple Configuration options
          • Single-Chip Configuration, Allowing Application to Run on CC2540
          • Network Processor Interface for Applications Running on an External Microcontroller
        • BTool – Windows PC Application for Evaluation, Development, and Test
      • Development Tools
        • CC2540 Mini Development Kit
        • SmartRF Software
        • Supported by IAR Embedded Workbench Software for 8051
  • APPLICATIONS
    • 2.4-GHz Bluetooth low energy Systems
    • Mobile Phone Accessories
    • Sports and Leisure Equipment
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Human Interface Devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Remote Control)
    • USB Dongles
    • Health Care and Medical
  • CC2540 with TPS62730
    • TPS62730 is a 2 MHz Step Down Converter with Bypass Mode
    • Extends Battery Lifetime by up to 20%
    • Reduced Current in TX and RX
    • 30 nA Bypass Mode Current to Support Low Power Modes
    • RF Performance Unchanged
    • Small Package Allows for Small Solution Size
    • CC2540 Controllable
  • All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

    The CC2540 is a cost-effective, low-power, true system-on-chip (SoC) for Bluetooth low energy applications. It enables robust BLE master or slave nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs. The CC2540 combines an excellent RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8-KB RAM, and many other powerful supporting features and peripherals. The CC2540 is suitable for systems where very low power consumption is required. Very low-power sleep modes are available. Short transition times between operating modes further enable low power consumption.

    The CC2540 comes in two different versions: CC2540F128/F256, with 128 and 256 KB of flash memory, respectively.

    Combined with the Bluetooth low energy protocol stack from Texas Instruments, the CC2540F128/F256 forms the market’s most flexible and cost-effective single-mode Bluetooth low energy solution.

    The CC2540 is a cost-effective, low-power, true system-on-chip (SoC) for Bluetooth low energy applications. It enables robust BLE master or slave nodes to be built with very low total bill-of-material costs. The CC2540 combines an excellent RF transceiver with an industry-standard enhanced 8051 MCU, in-system programmable flash memory, 8-KB RAM, and many other powerful supporting features and peripherals. The CC2540 is suitable for systems where very low power consumption is required. Very low-power sleep modes are available. Short transition times between operating modes further enable low power consumption.

    The CC2540 comes in two different versions: CC2540F128/F256, with 128 and 256 KB of flash memory, respectively.

    Combined with the Bluetooth low energy protocol stack from Texas Instruments, the CC2540F128/F256 forms the market’s most flexible and cost-effective single-mode Bluetooth low energy solution.

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    * Data sheet CC2540 SimpleLink™ Bluetooth® low energy Wireless MCU with USB datasheet (Rev. F) Jun 24, 2013
    Cybersecurity advisory Invalid Bluetooth® LE Data Length Extension (DLE) Parameter Leading to DoS PDF | HTML May 28, 2026
    Cybersecurity advisory Denial of Service during Bluetooth LE authentication and connection PDF | HTML May 28, 2026
    Application note AN103 -- Basic RF Testing of CCxxxx Devices (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Dec 11, 2025
    Application note How to Certify Your Bluetooth Product (Rev. N) PDF | HTML Nov 18, 2025
    Application note CE Regulations for SRDs Operating in License-Free 2.4GHz/5GHz Bands-WiFi Devices (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Oct 20, 2022
    Application note DN035 -- Antenna Quick Guide (Rev. B) Feb 9, 2022
    Cybersecurity advisory CC254x OAD: AES-CBC MAC Verification Vulnerability PDF | HTML Feb 28, 2020
    Cybersecurity advisory CC254x OAD: AES CTR Crypto Implementation Vulnerability PDF | HTML Feb 28, 2020
    User guide CC2540/41 Bluetooth Low Energy Software Developer’s Guide (Rev. I) PDF | HTML Jan 27, 2020
    Application note Debugging Communication Range (Rev. A) PDF | HTML May 23, 2019
    White paper Wireless Connectivity For The Internet of Things, One Size Does Not Fit All (Rev. A) Oct 16, 2017
    Application note CC-Antenna-DK2 and Antenna Measurements Summary (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Oct 2, 2017
    User guide Getting started with Bluetooth low energy CC2541, CC2541-Q1, CC2540, & CC2540T f Jul 11, 2017
    Application note ETSI EN 300 328 Blocking Test for Bluetooth Low Energy PDF | HTML Feb 8, 2017
    Application note AN119 - Using an External 32kHz Clock to Drive a CC254x Chip (Rev. A) Dec 12, 2016
    User guide CC2541 Mini Development Kit Quick Start Guide (Rev. C) PDF | HTML Oct 19, 2016
    Application note Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Oct 19, 2016
    More literature Dual-mode Bluetooth CC256x solutions (Rev. C) Feb 3, 2016
    User guide CC2541 Advanced Remote Control Quick Start Guide (Rev. B) Jun 23, 2015
    User guide Bluetooth® low energy CC2541 Advanced Remote Control Kit (Rev. A) Jun 23, 2015
    Application note RemoTI™ Capacitive Touch Sensing (Rev. B) Dec 16, 2014
    User guide CC253x/4x User's Guide (Rev. F) Apr 9, 2014
    White paper Three Flavors of Bluetooth: Which One to Choose? Mar 25, 2014
    Application note AN100 - Crystal Selection Guide (Rev. C) Nov 26, 2013
    More literature TI: The IoT technology leader Nov 1, 2013
    More literature The Evolution of the Internet of Things Sep 9, 2013
    Design guide CC2541 SensorTag Quick Start Guide (Rev. B) Apr 17, 2013
    Application note DN041 -- Using CC253X or CC254X with Dipole PCB Antenna Jan 24, 2013
    User guide CC2540 and CC2541 Mini Development Kit User's Guide (Rev. C) Jan 11, 2013
    Application note AN081 -- Johanson Technology Balun Optimized for CC253X, CC254X, CC257X, CC853X (Rev. B) Nov 6, 2012
    Application note AN118 -- Flash programming of CC253x/4x devices Sep 5, 2012
    Application note AN098 - Layout Review Techniques for Low Power RF Designs (Rev. A) Aug 2, 2012
    Application note AN092 -- Measuring Bluetooth Low Energy Power Consumption (Rev. A) Apr 19, 2012
    Application note AN097 - Current Savings in CC254x Using the TPS62730 (Rev. B) Feb 8, 2012
    User guide CC2541-TPS62730EM Reference Design Feb 7, 2012
    More literature Bluetooth Low Energy 4-page brochure (Rev. A) Jan 9, 2012
    Application note AN107 - Murata Balun for CC253x and CC254x, LFB182G45BG2D280 (Rev. A) Oct 26, 2011
    More literature TPS62730 Product Summary Oct 5, 2011
    Application note DN034 -- YAGI 2.4 GHz PCB Antenna Oct 14, 2010
    Application note AN058 -- Antenna Selection Guide (Rev. B) Oct 6, 2010
    White paper WP001 -- Coin Cells And Peak Current Draw Sep 28, 2010
    Application note DN031 -- CC-Antenna-DK Documentation and Antenna Measurements Summary Aug 26, 2010

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