EZRadioPRO-DK

EZRADIOPRO

DEVELOPMENT KITS USER’S GUIDE

1. Kits Overview

This user's guide describes the development kits of the EZRadioPRO wireless development kit family. Each kit

contains two RF nodes based on the Wireless Motherboard to support evaluation and development of sub-GHz RF

links with the different EZRadioPRO devices. Table 1 lists the RF pico boards of the kits that use the latest C2A

revision of the EZRadioPRO ICs. Table 2 lists the RF pico boards of the obsolete kits that use the previous B1B

revision of the EZRadioPRO ICs. Table 3 lists the content that is common to all kits.

Table 1. RF Pico Boards of the EZRadioPRO Development Kits

Qty Description Part Number

Si4461 Development Kit 868 MHz

4461C-868-PDK

Si4461 RF Transceiver Pico board 868 MHz, 14 dBm, direct tie

4461CPCE14D868-EK

Si4438 Development Kit 490 MHz

4438C-490-PDK

Si4438 RF Transceiver Pico board 490 MHz, 20 dBm, direct tie

4438CPCE20D490-EK

Si4463 Development Kit 915 MHz

4463C-915-PDK

Si4463 RF Transceiver Pico board 915 MHz, 20 dBm, switched

4463CPCE20C915-EK

Table 2. RF Pico Boards of the obsolete EZRadioPRO Development Kits

Qty Description Part Number

Si4060/Si4362 Development Kit 868 MHz 4060-868-PDK

1 Si4060 RF Transmitter Pico Board 86 8 MHz, 10 dBm 4060-PCE10B868-EK

1 Si4362 RF Receiver Pico Board 868 MHz 4362-PRXB868-EK

Si4063/Si4362 Development Kit 915 MHz 4063-915-PDK

1 Si4063 RF Transmitter Pico board 915 MHz, 20 dBm 4063-PCE20B915-EK

1 Si4362 RF Receiver Pico board 915 MHz 4362-PRXB915-EK

Si4461 Development Kit 868 MHz 4461-868-PDK

2 Si4461 RF Transceiver Pico board 868 MHz, 14 dBm, direct tie 4461-PCE14D868-EK

Si4438 Development Kit 490 MHz 4438-490-PDK

2 Si4438 RF Transceiver Pico board 490 MHz, 20 dBm, direct tie 4438-PCE20D490

Si4463 Development Kit 915 MHz 4463-915-PDK

2 Si4463 RF Transceiver Pico Board 915 MHz, 20 dBm, switched 4463-PCE20C915-EK

Table 3. Content Common to Every Kit

Qty Description Part Number

2 Wireless Motherboard MSC-WMB93X

2 C8051F930 MCU Pico Board UPPI-930-RF

2 USB cable (USBA-USB mini)

2 Antenna with SMA connection MSC-AT50-XXX

1 Kit user guide

EZRadioPRO-DK

2 Rev. 0.5

2. Software Setup

There are two software tools provided by Silicon Labs to aid in EZRadioPRO software development, the Wireless

Development Suite (WDS) and the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The recommended

starting point for EZRadioPRO development is the WDS software tool. This tool is able to identify the connected

boards by reading their identification memories (EBID) and provides valuable help by greatly simplifying radio

configuration, evaluation, and ap plication development.

2.1. Hardware and Software Requirements for WDS

The following hardware and software is required to run the WDS:

Windows XP or later

Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 or later

Silicon Labs CP210x VCP driver

WDS v3.2.7.0 or later

The lack of the .NET framework and VCP driver are recognized during the WDS installation. The install wizard will

install the missing components after prompting the user for consent.

2.2. Download WDS

WDS can be obtained from the Sili con Labs web site free of charge at

http://www.silabs.com/Support%20Documents/Software/WDS3-Setup.exe

2.3. Installation Steps

If WDS is already installed on your machine, skip this section.

Note: Before installing this software, local administration rights must be obtained from your network administrator.

1. Start WDS3-Setup.exe.

2. Click “Next” to start the installation process.

3. Accept the license agreement by clicking the check box, and then press the “Next” button.

4. Select the installation folder.

It is recommended to use the default folder, C:\Program Files\Silabs\WDS3

5. When your settings are confirmed, click “Install” to continue.

6. Click “Finish” to close the WDS Installer.