Introduction; Radio Boards; Ordering Information; Getting Started - Silicon Laboratories SLWSTK6060B User Manual

1. Introduction

The EFR32FG14 Flex Gecko Wireless SoC itself is featured on a Radio Board that forms a complete reference design, including the
RF section and other components.
The Radio Board plugs directly into a Wireless Starter Kit Mainboard. The Mainboard features several tools for easy evaluation and
development of wireless applications. An on-board J-Link debugger enables programming and debugging on the target device over
USB or Ethernet. The Advanced Energy Monitor (AEM) offers real-time current and voltage monitoring. A virtual COM port interface
(VCOM) provides an easy-to-use serial port connection over USB or Ethernet. The Packet Trace Interface (PTI) offers invaluable debug
information about transmitted and received packets in wireless links.
All debug functionality, including AEM, VCOM and PTI, can also be used towards external target hardware instead of the attached radio
board.
To further enhance its usability, the Mainboard contains sensors and peripherals demonstrating some of the many capabilities of the
EFR32FG14.

1.1 Radio Boards

A Wireless Starter Kit consists of one or more mainboards and radio boards that plug into the mainboard. Different radio boards are
available. Each featuring different Silicon Labs devices with different operating frequency bands.
Since the mainboard is designed to work with all different radio boards, the actual pin mapping from a device pin to a mainboard feature
is done on the radio board. This means that each radio board has its own pin mapping to the Wireless Starter Kit features such as
buttons, LEDs, the display, the EXP header and the breakout pads. Because this pin mapping is different for every radio board, it is
important that the correct document be consulted which shows the kit features in context of the radio board plugged in.
This document explains how to use the Wireless Starter Kit when the EFR32FG14 2400/915 MHz 19 dBm Radio Board (BRD4257A) is
combined with a Mainboard. The combination of these two boards is hereby referred to as a Wireless Starter Kit (Wireless STK).

1.2 Ordering Information

BRD4257A can be obtained as part of the SLWSTK6060B Wireless Starter Kit, or as a separate radio board SLWRB4257A.
Part Number Description
SLWSTK6060B EFR32FG14 2400/915 MHz Wireless
Starter Kit
SLWRB4257A EFR32FG14 2400/915 MHz 19 dBm
Dual Band Radio Board

1.3 Getting Started

Detailed instructions for how to get started can be found on the Silicon Labs web pages:
http://www.silabs.com/start-efr32fg
silabs.com | Building a more connected world.
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Table 1.1. Ordering Information
Contents
2x BRD4001A Wireless Starter Kit Mainboard
2x BRD4257A EFR32FG14 2400/915 MHz 19 dBm Dual Band Radio Board
2x 915 MHz dipole antenna (Linx ANT-916-CW-HWR-SMA)
2x USB Type A to Mini-B cable
1x BRD8010A Debug Adapter
1x BRD4257A EFR32FG14 2400/915 MHz 19 dBm Dual Band Radio Board
1x 915 MHz dipole antenna (Linx ANT-916-CW-HWR-SMA)
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