RF-TO-USB2-RD Silicon Laboratories Inc, RF-TO-USB2-RD Datasheet - Page 7

• Manufacturer Part Number: RF-TO-USB2-RD
• Description: RF TO USB EVAL REF DESIGN
• Manufacturer: Silicon Laboratories Inc
• Series: -r
• Type: Sensor Demor

Specifications of RF-TO-USB2-RD

• Frequency: 915MHz
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: -
• Other names: 336-2139

5. Developing an Application with the RF to USB Kit
The RF to USB Kit is intended to be a demonstration and starting point for low-power/single-cell wireless sensor
applications. This section details the development features of the kit.
5.1. Firmware Development
This kit includes multiple nodes, a programming adapter, and firmware examples to help start your development.
The development environment is centered around the Silicon Laboratories IDE, using a free evaluation version of
the Keil, SDCC, or Raisonance compilers. The IDE connects to the Node board through the supplied ToolStick
programming adapter.
Visit the Silicon Laboratories web site (keyword search “IDE download”) to obtain a free copy of the Silicon
Laboratories IDE. A trial version of a compiler must also be downloaded and installed.
This software example is a simple two-way link. Pressing the button on one node increments a counter and sends
that value to the other node, which displays it on two LEDs.
The software example is based on the PreProcessor PHY (ppPhy), a free software library from Silicon Labs, which
manages much of the radio configuration and interface. More information on the ppPhy is available in “AN474:
Si1000 Code Examples”.
Note: The firmware source code for the node boards is included as part of the kit installation. This firmware serves as a good
example for Si1014 applications, including analog measurements, onboard DC-DC converter control, and low-power
sleep modes. However, the firmware for the dongle board is not included. This firmware has a certain amount of over-
head needed for demo functionality and does not serve as a useful programming example. We recommend reviewing
C8051F342 USB programming examples and the Si10xx PreProcessorPhy or Si10xx RunTimePhy as a starting point
for your application.
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