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Explore the hidden world of RF microcontrollers in this 40-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3). Delve into the reverse engineering of TI SimpleLink BLE and Sub-GHz RF MCUs, uncovering the undocumented workings of their radio hardware systems. Learn how to bypass vendor-imposed limitations of secret ROMs and binary blobs to unlock the full potential of RF hardware. Discover the process of creating an unofficial Radio Reference Manual for SimpleLink MCUs, including the reverse engineering of TI's proprietary RF patch format and hidden DSP Modem cores. Understand how to modify RF subsystem behavior, implement custom protocols, and potentially create a cost-effective single-chip SDR solution. Presented by Adam Batori and Robert Pafford, this technical deep-dive illuminates the internal architecture and capabilities of modern RF microcontrollers, from stack to antenna.
