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USER GUIDE
Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro

Preface

®
The Atmel
SAM W25 Xplained Pro evaluation kit is a hardware platform to
evaluate the ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB SmartConnect Wi-Fi Module.
Supported by the Atmel Studio integrated development platform, the kit provides
easy access to the features of the Atmel ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB and
explains how to integrate the device in a custom design.
The Xplained Pro series evaluation kits include an on-board Embedded
Debugger, and no external tools are necessary to program or debug the
ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB.
The Xplained Pro extension kits offer additional peripherals to extend the
features of the board and ease the development of custom designs.
42463A-MCU-06/2015

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Summary of Contents for Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro

  • Page 1: Preface

    Preface ® The Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro evaluation kit is a hardware platform to evaluate the ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB SmartConnect Wi-Fi Module. Supported by the Atmel Studio integrated development platform, the kit provides easy access to the features of the Atmel ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB and explains how to integrate the device in a custom design.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Hardware Revision History and Known Issues ..... 13 5.1. Identifying Product ID and Revision ......... 13 5.2. Revision 2 ................13 6. Document Revision History ........... 14 7. Evaluation Board/Kit Important Notice ........15 Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE] 42463A-MCU-06/2015...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    8Mbit Serial Flash Kit Overview The Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro evaluation kit is a hardware platform to evaluate the Atmel ATSAMW25H18- MR510PB. The kit offers a set of features of ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB that enables the user to get started using the ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB peripherals right away and to get an understanding of how to integrate the device in their own design.
  • Page 4 Figure 1-1. SAM W25 Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit Overview Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE] 42463A-MCU-06/2015...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    ● Connect a Micro-B cable to the DEBUG USB port Connecting the Kit When connecting Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro to your computer for the first time, the operating system will ® ® do a driver software installation. The driver file supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 7.
  • Page 6: Xplained Pro

    Interface (DGI). In conjunction with Atmel Studio, the EDBG debugger interface can program and debug the ATSAMW25H18- MR510PB. On the SAM W25 Xplained Pro, the SWD interface is connected between the EDBG and the ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB. The Virtual COM Port is connected to a UART port on the ATSAMW25H18-MR510PB (see section “Embedded...
  • Page 7: Power Supply

    Power Supply The SAM W25 Xplained Pro kit can be powered either by USB or by an external power source through the 4- pin power header, marked PWR. This connector is described in “Xplained Pro Power Header” on page The available power sources and specifications are listed in Table 3-3, “Power Sources for SAM W25 Xplained...
  • Page 8: Xplained Pro Power Header

    Xplained Pro Power Header The power header can be used to connect external power to the SAM W25 Xplained Pro kit. The kit will automatically detect and switch to the external power if supplied. The power header can also be used as supply for external peripherals or extension boards.
  • Page 9 If the board is powered from a battery source it is recommended to use the PWR connector. If there is a power source connected to EDBG USB, the EDBG is activated and it will consume more power. Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE] 42463A-MCU-06/2015...
  • Page 10: Hardware User Guide

    Crystal The SAM W25 Xplained Pro kit contains two crystals; One is used as clock source for the SAM W25 device and the second one is used as clock for EDBG. The crystal connected with SAM W25 has a cut-strap next to it that can be used to measure the oscillator safety factor.
  • Page 11: Mechanical Buttons

    RESET PB23 4.2.3 There is one yellow LED available on the SAM W25 Xplained Pro board that can be turned on and off. The LED can be activated by driving the connected I/O line to GND. Table 4-4. LED Connections...
  • Page 12: Virtual Com Port

    Atmel Data Gateway Interface The Embedded Debugger features an Atmel Data Gateway Interface (DGI) by using either a SPI or I²C port. The DGI can be used to send a variety of data from the SAM W25 to the host PC. For further information on how to use the DGI interface see “Embedded Debugger”...
  • Page 13: Hardware Revision History And Known Issues

    Hardware Revision History and Known Issues Identifying Product ID and Revision The revision and product identifier of Xplained Pro boards can be found in two ways; through Atmel Studio or by looking at the sticker on the bottom side of the PCB.
  • Page 14: Document Revision History

    Document Revision History Document Date Comment revision 42463A 06/2015 Initial document release Atmel SAM W25 Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE] 42463A-MCU-06/2015...
  • Page 15: Evaluation Board/Kit Important Notice

    The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies Atmel from all claims arising from the handling or use of the goods. Due to the open construction of the product, it is the user's responsibility to take any and all appropriate precautions with regard to electrostatic discharge and any other technical or legal concerns.
  • Page 16 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.

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