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1. Kits Overview
This user's guide describes the development kits of the EZRadioPRO wireless development kit family. Each kit
contains two RF nodes based on the Wireless Motherboard to support evaluation and development of sub-GHz RF
links with the different EZRadioPRO devices. Table 1 lists the RF pico boards of the kits that use the latest C2A
revision of the EZRadioPRO ICs. Table 2 lists the RF pico boards of the obsolete kits that use the previous B1B
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
Qty
2
2
2
Description
Si4461 Development Kit 868 MHz
Si4461 RF Transceiver Pico board 868 MHz, 14 dBm, direct tie
Si4438 Development Kit 490 MHz
Si4438 RF Transceiver Pico board 490 MHz, 20 dBm, direct tie
Si4463 Development Kit 915 MHz
Si4463 RF Transceiver Pico board 915 MHz, 20 dBm, switched
Part Number
4461C-868-PDK
4461CPCE14D868-EK
4438C-490-PDK
4438CPCE20D490-EK
4463C-915-PDK
4463CPCE20C915-EK
Table 2. RF Pico Boards of the obsolete EZRadioPRO Development Kits
Qty
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Description
Si4060/Si4362 Development Kit 868 MHz
Si4060 RF Transmitter Pico Board 868 MHz, 10 dBm
Si4362 RF Receiver Pico Board 868 MHz
Si4063/Si4362 Development Kit 915 MHz
Si4063 RF Transmitter Pico board 915 MHz, 20 dBm
Si4362 RF Receiver Pico board 915 MHz
Si4461 Development Kit 868 MHz
Si4461 RF Transceiver Pico board 868 MHz, 14 dBm, direct tie
Si4438 Development Kit 490 MHz
Si4438 RF Transceiver Pico board 490 MHz, 20 dBm, direct tie
Si4463 Development Kit 915 MHz
Si4463 RF Transceiver Pico Board 915 MHz, 20 dBm, switched
Part Number
4060-868-PDK
4060-PCE10B868-EK
4362-PRXB868-EK
4063-915-PDK
4063-PCE20B915-EK
4362-PRXB915-EK
4461-868-PDK
4461-PCE14D868-EK
4438-490-PDK
4438-PCE20D490
4463-915-PDK
4463-PCE20C915-EK
Table 3. Content Common to Every Kit
Qty
2
2
2
2
1
Wireless Motherboard
C8051F930 MCU Pico Board
USB cable (USBA-USB mini)
Antenna with SMA connection
Kit user guide
MSC-AT50-XXX
Description
Part Number
MSC-WMB93X
UPPI-930-RF
Rev. 0.5 9/14
Copyright © 2014 by Silicon Laboratories
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2. Software Setup
There are two software tools provided by Silicon Labs to aid in EZRadioPRO software development, the Wireless
Development Suite (WDS) and the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The recommended
starting point for EZRadioPRO development is the WDS software 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:
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.
Windows
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.
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3. Hardware Setup
After checking the kit contents against Tables 2 and 3, the kit can be put into operation by performing the steps
listed below.
Figure 1. Wireless Motherboard Top Markings
1. Insert an RF Pico board into the connectors labeled as CON1 and CON2 on the Wireless Motherboard
(WMB).
2. 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.
3. Connect the antenna to the SMA connector on the RF Pico Board.
4. Set the SUPPLY SELECT switch to the USB position.
5. Set the MCU DC/DC switch to the OFF position.
6. Ensure that all the CURRENT MEASUREMENT jumpers are in place.
7. Start the WDS on your PC.
8. Using one of the USB cables in the kit, connect the WMB to the PC.
9. If necessary wait for Windows to install the debug interface driver.
10. WDS must identify the connected board and open an Application Manager window that lists information
about the identified board.
11. Boards are shipped without preloaded software. Sample codes can be configured and downloaded to the
MCU from WDS. For details on how to use the WDS, see the WDS User's Guides listed in "4. Useful
Documentation" on page 5".
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Figure 2. WDS Application Manager Window
Repeat steps 1 to 9 for the other node of the kit.
The two nodes are now ready for evaluation. Detailed descriptions of the example codes can be found in the
programming guide listed in "4. Useful Documentation" on page 5.
The following is a quick-step guide to performing simple packet TX/RX.
1. Leave both nodes powered from the USB as described above.
2. Select “Radio Configuration Application”.
3. From the Radio Configuration Application window, select “Standard Packet TX” for one node and “Standard
Packet RX” for the other node.
4. 4Leave the default parameter settings untouched; simply click “Download project”.
5. Now, the simple TX/RX sample project is running on the boards. When pressing one of the SW1 to SW4
buttons on the TX board, packets are sent, and the corresponding LED of LED1 to LED4 lights up during
the transmission. On the RX side, LED1 is always on, while different combinations of LED2 to LED4 light
up during successful packet reception according to the button pressed.
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4. Useful Documentation
For general information on the EZRadioPRO chips, see the following data sheets:
Data Sheet
Si4362 Data Sheet
Si446x Data Sheet
For hardware design guidance, see the following application notes:
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:
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:
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
Si406x
AN655:
AN627:
Si406x
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