xG24-DK2601B

MSRP $79.00

EFR32xG24 Dev Kit

The EFR32xG24 Dev Kit is a compact, feature-packed development platform. It provides the fastest path to develop and prototype wireless IoT products. The development platform supports up to +10 dBm output power and includes support for the 20-bit ADC as well as other key features. With the the xG24’s AI/ML hardware accelerator, this is the ideal development board for AI/ML development including platforms from TinyML, Edge Impulse, SensiML and MicroAI.

MSRP $79.00

 

Kit Contents

  • 1x BRD2601B xG24 2.4 GHz +10 dev board

Kit Features

  • Based on EFR32MG24B310F1536IM48 2.4 GHz Wireless SoC
  • +10 dBm, 1536 kB Flash, 256 kB RAM, 6x6 QFN48
  • SecureVault High
  • AI/ML Hardware Accelerator
  • Packet Trace Interface
  • Virtual COM port
  • J-Link on-board debugger supporting SWD
  • External device debugging
  • USB connectivity
  • User LED and pushbuttons
  • Si7021 RHT Sensor
  • Intertial Sensor
  • Stereo microphones
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Hall-effect sensor
  • CR2032 coin cell battery support 

Setting up your EFR32xG24 Kit

Requirements

  • EFR32xG24 Dev Kit
  • Coin cell battery or Micro-USB cable (not included)
  • Andriod or iOS mobile phone

Step 1: Unbox EFR32xG24 Dev Kit

  1. Remove BRD2601B from the box.
  2. Supply power to board:
    • Insert a battery in the coin cell battery holder on the bottom of the board, or plug in a micro-USB cable.

Step 2: Use EFR Connect Mobile App

  1. Download EFR Connect mobile app
  2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile phone

3. Launch the app and select the Demo tab

4. Try the different demos provided by the Dev Kit pre-loaded applicaion.

  • Blinky
  • Motion
  • Environment

5. After selecting the demo, you will be prompted to select the Dev Kit.

Step 3: Try the Sensors

  • Calibrate the board and move the board to test the accelerometer and gyroscope.
  • Test the environmental sensors.
  • Test the RGB LED and switches Select "Blinky" to test buttons and LEDs.
    • Switches: Press the push button on the board    
    • RGB LED: Turn on the LED and adjust the color and brightness


Developing with the EFR32xG24 Kit

Requirements

  • EFR32xG24 Dev Kit
  • Micro-USB cable
  • Simplicity Studio

Step 4: Download and Install Simplicity Studio Version 5

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

Step 5: 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.

  • Bluetooth SDK
  • Bluetooth Mesh ADK and SDK
  • EmberZNet (Zigbee) SDK
  • OpenThread SDK
  • Flex SDK

Step 6: Visit doc.silabs.com

Select the Protocol Stack and review the documentation to get started.

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