SLWSTK6006A

MSRP $479.00

EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit

The EFR32xG21 Wireless Starter Kit supports Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, and Multiprotocol Zigbee/Bluetooth software stacks. Our software provides one-click access to design tools, documentation, software, and support resources for Wireless Modules and SoCs using Bluetooth. Get up and running quickly with precompiled demos, application notes, and examples. Use advanced tools including energy profiling and network analysis to optimize your wireless systems. If you want to evaluate the EFR32xG21B you must buy the xG21B radio board (SLWRB4181C +10 dBm) separately.

OVERVIEW

Kit Contents

BRD4002A Wireless pro kit mainboard
3 x Wireless starter kit mainboard
3 x EFR32MG21 2.4 GHz +20 dBm radio board
3 x EFR32MG21 2.4 GHz +10 dBm radio board
AA Battery Board (supports running +20 from batteries)
Cables
EFR32MG Getting Started Card

Kit Features

Included devices:
- EFR32MG21A020F1024IM32 (+20 dBm radio board
- EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32 (+10 dBm radio board)
Modular design supports different radio boards
Expansion header allows easy expansion
Integrated debug
Packet Trace support on both Ethernet and USB connections
Coin cell support
Supports AEM (Advanced Energy Monitor) for battery measurement and Energy Profiler

Simplicity Studio Features

Energy Profiler
Network Analyzer
AppBuilder

GETTING STARTED

Step 1: Run the Pre-installed Range Test

The EFR32xG21 radio boards have the dynamic multiprotocol range test pre-installed. The test will work standalone between 2 radio boards, or will allow you to connect to a phone via BLE to configure and run the test between 2 radio boards.

Step 1: Download EFR Connect App for iPhone from Apple App Store or for Android from the Google Play Store

Step 2: Install the Wireless Gecko radio board onto the WSTK main board and connect it to power via the included USB cable and power on the board.

Step 3: Open the EFR Connect mobile application and select the Range Test form the Demo view.

Step 4: The screen will show the devices as DMPxxxx. Press PB0 switch on the development board to show the device name. You can press PB0 again to toggle the back to the configuration screen.

Step 5: Select the Select the first device to connect and then select TX Mode. Scroll down to and select on the Repeat button and then press Start TX.

Step 6: Select "No Device" on the top right and then select the 2nd device to connect and select RX Mode. Select the Start RX. You will see the receive statistics on both the Range Test application and the development board. The test will stop after 1000 packets are received.

Read Range Test User's Guide

Step 2: Download and Install Simplicity Studio

Get up and running quickly with precompiled demos, application notes and examples. Use advanced tools including energy profiling and network analysis to optimize your wireless systems. Choose your software package below.

*Simplicity Studio v5 User Guide

*Click to Install Windows (32-bit)

Step 3: Plug in Your Kit and Use Simplicity Studio to Install the desired SDKs

After plugging in your kit, launch Simplicity Studio and Open Package Manager in the left upper corner (downward arrow under the menu bar). Select the desired stacks and download them. Visit the package manager regularly for updates.

Micrium OS – Required for DMP application
Bluetooth SDK
Bluetooth Mesh ADK and SDK
EmberZNet SDK
Thread SDK

TECH DOCS

SOFTWARE & TOOLS

Simplicity Studio

Development Platform

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COMPATIBLE BOARDS

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Radio Boards	Included Device	Flash	RAM	Output Power (dBm)
SLWRB4181B Buy Included Device: EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32	EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32	1024	96	10
SLWRB4180B Buy Included Device: EFR32MG21A020F1024IM32	EFR32MG21A020F1024IM32	1024	96	20
SLWRB4181C Buy Included Device: EFR32MG21B010F1024IM32	EFR32MG21B010F1024IM32	1024	96	10.5