Atmel REB215-XPRO User Manual
Atmel REB215-XPRO User Manual

Atmel REB215-XPRO User Manual

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REB215-XPRO Extension Board

Introduction

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This user guide facilitates how to getting started with the Atmel
REB215-XPRO
extension board.
The extension board is targeted for evaluating the features and performance of
the Atmel AT86RF215 radio transceiver.
42398A-MCU-03/2015

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    USER GUIDE REB215-XPRO Extension Board Introduction ® This user guide facilitates how to getting started with the Atmel REB215-XPRO extension board. The extension board is targeted for evaluating the features and performance of the Atmel AT86RF215 radio transceiver. 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6. Agency Certifications ............15 6.1. United State (FCC) .............. 15 6.2. European Union (ETSI) ............15 6.3. Canada (IC) ............... 16 6.4. Using Limited Modular Certified Products ......... 16 7. Document Revision History ........... 18 REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    The REB215 extension board is a template design for the AT86RF215. Design Documentation and Related Links The most recent and relevant documents and software for the REB215-Xpro extension board Board Assembly The extension board provides wireless communication to an Xplained PRO board or to your own prototype for software development and hardware verification.
  • Page 4: Performance Analyzer

    Performance Analyzer Introduction The Performance Analyzer Firmware with the GUI in Atmel Studio Wireless Composer Extension provides basic functional RF tests. A quick start guide and general help is provided in Wireless Composer once started. Program Installation How to install Wireless Composer application, follow the steps: 1.
  • Page 5 Log on to Atmel Gallery. Click download. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 6 Restart Atmel Studio, allow help to make changes and the Performance Analyzer GUI is available in the Tools menu. 3. If Xplained Pro board is not pre-programmed - program the board with the Performance Analyzer Firmware available in the "Wireless Performance Analyzer Firmware extension" or from source code provided in ASF by using the EDBG from Atmel studio.
  • Page 7: Using The Performance Analyzer

    3. Start Performance Analyzer GUI, connect to the kit via the COM port and follow the quick start guide. Typical Board Assembly The Atmel SAM4L Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit with REB215-XPRO Wireless Extension board. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 8 REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 9: Xplained Pro

    Xplained Pro extension board is connected to an Xplained Pro MCU board the information is read and sent to Atmel Studio. The Atmel Kits extension, installed with Atmel Studio, will give relevant information, code examples and links to relevant documents.
  • Page 10 Master out slave in line of Serial peripheral interface. Always implemented, bus type. SPI_MISO Master in slave out line of Serial peripheral interface. Always implemented, bus type. SPI_SCK Clock for Serial peripheral interface. Always implemented, bus type. Ground. Power for extension board. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 11: Hardware User Guide

    Clock line for the two wire interface to AT24MAC602 serial EEPROM. USART_RX USART_TX SPI_SS_A SELN Slave select for SPI. Should be unique if possible. SPI_MOSI MOSI Master out slave in line of Serial peripheral interface. Always implemented, bus type. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 12: J104 & J105

    Table 4-5. J102- I/Q Data Receiver Sub GHz RF215 signal Function Ground RXDP09 B+ (Receive) RXDN09 B- (Receive) Ground A+ (Receive) A- (Receive) Ground Table 4-6. J103- I/Q Data Transmitter RF215 signal Function Ground TXDP B+ (Receive) REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 13: Current Monitoring (J1)

    The REB215 contains a serial EEPROM, AT24MAC602 and factory programmed MAC addresses available through the I2C interface of J100. The memory organisation is as documented in “Persistent Memory” on page 14 . The structure is located from EEPROM address 0x00, device address ‘1010’. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 14: Persistent Memory

    Notes: '\0' terminated ASCII string. The MAC address stored inside the MCU is a uniquely assigned ID for each kit and is owned by Atmel. User applications can use this unique MAC ID to address the kit. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE]...
  • Page 15: Agency Certifications

    European harmonized EMC and low voltage/safety standards. A Declaration of Conformity must be issued for each of these standards and kept on file as described in Annex II of the R&TTE Directive. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 16: Canada (Ic)

    FCC ID for the final product carrying these modules. Certification of the final product lies solely with the type of design of the final product. REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 17 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense (FCC section 15.105). REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 18: Document Revision History

    Document Revision History Document Date Comment revision 42398A 01/2015 Initial document release REB215-XPRO Extension Board [USER GUIDE] 42398A-MCU-03/2015...
  • Page 19 OR LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS DOCUMENT, EVEN IF ATMEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Atmel makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and products descriptions at any time without notice.
  • Page 20 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Atmel ATREB215-XPRO...

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