SN2X/RF-EVAL STMicroelectronics, SN2X/RF-EVAL Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: SN2X/RF-EVAL
• Description: Zigbee / 802.15.4 Modules & Development Tools Bundle of 2 RF evals
• Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics

Specifications of SN2X/RF-EVAL

• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Device overview
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RF evaluation hardware
Device overview
The kit includes two EM250 radio modules with external antennas and two RF carrier
boards. They combine to form the RF evaluation board which performs all the vital functions
required to test RF communications. The RF Evaluation kit is applicable to both SN250 and
SN260 transceivers because the SN250 and SN260 RF transceivers share the same RF
analog core. The evaluation boards can easily switch between line-powered and battery-
powered modes.
Each evaluation board includes a full array of control buttons and jumpers to perform several
RF-related tests including transmit/receive testing and packet error rate analysis. It also
includes a 2-line LCD and buzzer to provide realtime visual and audio feedback. The
evaluation boards can perform various functional tests in a portable stand-alone mode, or in
combination with a PC running InSight desktop software.
InSight™ desktop evaluation software
The InSight™ desktop evaluation kit software provides the ideal RF testing control console
for hardware-level RF analysis. InSight desktop runs on any windows-compatible PC and
easily interfaces with the hardware evaluation boards via a USB cable. InSight desktop
allows you to quickly configure the RF evaluation boards to perform hardware tests right
from the PC while providing graphical real-time testing feedback. In addition to hardware
range testing, InSight desktop tests other chip features such as the random number
generator, ADC, and deep sleep functions. Further, InSight desktop software includes test
logging capability for detailed post processing by the user. The InSight desktop evaluation
software is fully compatible with any customer developed SN250-enabled module, as well
as the SN250 radio modules included with the kit.
Ordering information
The kit is available from STMicroelectronics (see order code below) and ST distributors, or
from Ember and their distributors.
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SN2X/RF-Eval
Order code
Ordering information
RF evaluation kit with InSight™ Desktop software for the SN250/260 family
of transceivers.
– Two radio modules with carrier board
– Four AA batteries
– Two power supplies
– Two USB cables
– Two antennas
– One InSight desktop software
– One user guide
Description
SN2X/RF-Eval