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revision of the EZRadioPRO ICs. Table 3 lists the content that is common to all kits. Table 1. RF Pico Boards of the EZRadioPRO Development Kits
2 Si4461 RF Transceiver Pico board 868 MHz, 14 dBm, direct tie 4461CPCE14D868-EK
2 Si4438 RF Transceiver Pico board 490 MHz, 20 dBm, direct tie 4438CPCE20D490-EK
2 Si4463 RF Transceiver Pico board 915 MHz, 20 dBm, switched 4463CPCE20C915-EK
Table 2. RF Pico Boards of the obsolete EZRadioPRO Development Kits
1 Si4060 RF Transmitter Pico Board 868 MHz, 10 dBm 4060-PCE10B868-EK
1 Si4362 RF Receiver Pico Board 868 MHz 4362-PRXB868-EK
1 Si4063 RF Transmitter Pico board 915 MHz, 20 dBm 4063-PCE20B915-EK
1 Si4362 RF Receiver Pico board 915 MHz 4362-PRXB915-EK
2 Si4461 RF Transceiver Pico board 868 MHz, 14 dBm, direct tie 4461-PCE14D868-EK
2 Si4438 RF Transceiver Pico board 490 MHz, 20 dBm, direct tie 4438-PCE20D490
2 Si4463 RF Transceiver Pico Board 915 MHz, 20 dBm, switched 4463-PCE20C915-EK
Table 3. Content Common to Every Kit
2 Wireless Motherboard MSC-WMB93X
2 C8051F930 MCU Pico Board UPPI-930-RF
2 USB cable (USBA-USB mini)
2 Antenna with SMA connection MSC-AT50-XXX
1 Kit user guide
2 Rev. 0.5 2. Software Setup There are two software tools provided by Silicon Labs to aid in EZR adioPRO software development, the Wireless Development Suite (WDS) and the S ilicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The recommended starting point for EZRadioPRO development is the WDS softwa re tool. This tool is able to identify the connected boards by reading their identification memories (EBID) and provides valuable help by greatly simplifying radio configuration, evaluation, and application development. 2.1. Hardware and Software Requirements for WDS The following hardware and software is required to run the WDS: Windows XP or later Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 or later Silicon Labs CP210x VCP driver WDS v3.2.7.0 or later The lack of the .NET framework and VCP driver are recognized during the WDS installation. The install wizard will install the missing components after prompting the user for consent. 2.2. Download WDS WDS can be obtained from the Silicon Labs web site free of charge at http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/WDS3-Setup.exe 2.3. Installation Steps If WDS is already installed on your machine, skip this section. Note: Before installing this software, local administration rights must be obtained from your network administrator. 1. Start WDS3-Setup.exe. 2. Click “Next” to start the installation process. 3. Accept the license agreement by clicking the check box, and then press the “Next” button. 4. Select the installation folder. It is recommended to use the default folder, C:\\Program Files\\Silabs\\WDS3 5. When your settings are confirmed, click “Install” to continue. 6. Click “Finish” to close the WDS Installer.
Figure 1. Wireless Motherboard Top Markings
- Insert an RF Pico board into the connectors labeled as CON1 and CON2 on the Wireless Motherboard
- Insert a UPPI-930-RF MCU Pico Board into the connectors, J5, J6, J7, and J8, on the WMB. The dotted
corner of the F930 MCU has to point to the triangle symbol on the WMB.
- Connect the antenna to the SMA connector on the RF Pico Board.
- Set the SUPPLY SELECT switch to the USB position.
- Set the MCU DC/DC switch to the OFF position.
- Ensure that all the CURRENT MEASUREMENT jumpers are in place.
- Start the WDS on your PC.
- Using one of the USB cables in the kit, connect the WMB to the PC.
- If necessary wait for Windows to install the debug interface driver.
- WDS must identify the connected board and open an Application Manager window that lists information
- Boards are shipped without preloaded software. Sample codes can be configured and downloaded to the
Figure 2. WDS Application Manager Window Repeat steps 1 to 9 for the other node of the kit. programming guide listed in "4. Useful Documentation" on page 5. The following is a quick-step guide to performing simple packet TX/RX.
- Leave both nodes powered from the USB as described above.
- Select “Radio Configuration Application”.
- From the Radio Configuration Application window, select “Standard Packet TX” for one node and “Standard
Packet RX” for the other node.
- 4Leave the default parameter settings untouched; simply click “Download project”.
- Now, the simple TX/RX sample project is running on the boards. When pressing one of the SW1 to SW4
up during successful packet reception according to the button pressed.
Rev. 0.5 5 4. Useful Documentation For general information on the EZRadioPRO chips, see the following data sheets: Si406x Data Sheet Si4362 Data Sheet Si446x Data Sheet For hardware design guidance, see the following application notes: AN627: Si4060/Si4460/61 Low-Power PA Matching AN629: Si4460/61/63/64 RF ICs Layout Design Guide AN643: Si446x/Si4362 RX LNA Matching AN648: Si4063/Si4463/64 TX Matching For detailed information on lab measurements and data sheet parameter verification, refer to the following application notes: AN655: Range Test Application for EZRadio® and EZRadioPRO® AN796: Wireless Development Suite General Description AN632: WDS User's Guide for EZRadioPRO® Devices For detailed information on programming the radio, refer to the following documents: Si406x API Descriptions Si4362 API Descriptions Si446x API Descriptions AN633: Programming Guide for EZRadioPRO® Si4x6x Devices Download WDS3 installer Download Silicon Laboratories IDE installer More useful documents can be accessed via the EZRadioPRO web pages at http://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/EZRadioPRO/Pages/default.aspx
- The Wireless Motherboard Hardware Platform
consists of a wireless motherboard and interchangeable MCU and RF pico boards. Figure 3. 8-bit Wireless Motherboard Platform
Figure 4. Wireless Motherboard board through a connector pair.
supply voltage is provided by an external power source through the ”TP7” and “TP9” points. converter is inactive and the supply voltage is only determined by the state of the “SUPPLY SELECT” switch. Guide. A complete CAD design pack of the board is also available at www.silabs.com. Figure 5. RF Pico Board Front Side connector pair on the bottom side of the board, any RF pico board can be connected to the WMB.
pico board type is also available at www.silabs.com.
- Connect an RF Pico Board to the WMB board through the CON1 and CON2 connectors.
- Insert a UPPI-930-RF MCU pico board in the connectors J5, J6, J7, J8 on the WMB. The dotted corner of
the C8051F930 MCU has to point to the triangle symbol on the WMB.
- Connect an antenna to the SMA connector on the RF Pico Board.
- Select the desired power source with the SUPPLY SELECT switch.
- Ensure that all the CURRENT MEASUREMENT jumpers are in place.
- Connect the WMB board to a USB port of the PC.
- Wait for Windows to install the driver of the debug interface if necessary.
Table 4. Connections between the WMB Board and the RF Pico Board
8 VDD Voltage Supply input 1 17,18 VDD
11 NIRQ Interr upt output
1 SDN Shutdown input
- Wireless Motherboard Schematics
Figure 6. Wireless Motherboard Schematic (1 of 4)
Figure 7. Wireless Motherboard Schematic (2 of 4)
Figure 8. Wireless Motherboard Schematic (3 of 4)
Figure 9. Wireless Motherboard Schematic (4 of 4)
1 A02 A13 A24 VSS 5SDA
4 VC2
5 RF_IN
6 VC1
1 SDN2 RXP3 RXN4 TX5 NC
16 XOUT
17 XIN
18 GNDX
19 GPIO_2
20 GPIO_3
Figure 10. RF Pico Board
Figure 11. UPPI-930-RF MCU Pico Board Schematic (1 of 2)
Figure 12. UPPI-930-RF MCU Pico Board Schematic (2 of 2)
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