Si4010-DK

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Rev. 0.1

1.3. Usage of the Key Fob Development Platform

The Silicon Labs IDE communicates with the USB Debug Adapter through the USB bus. The following debugging

scenarios are possible:

1. EC3 debug adapter

 Burning adapterSi4010 socketed key fob development board

This setup is suitable for downloading, running, and debugging the program in RAM or burning the program in the

NVM and running it. The antenna or measuring instrument can be connected through an SMA connector. Since

sockets on board allow use of unsoldered ICs, this is the ideal scenario for burning the NVM memory of Si4010.

2. EC3 debug adapter

 Burning adapter Si4010 MSOP key fob development board

This setup is suitable for downloading, running, and debugging the program in RAM. This board has a PCB

antenna and battery, so after downloading the program and starting the execution by disconnecting in the IDE, the

board can be physically disconnected from the programming interface and tested in mobile form. A switch is

provided on the board to connect/disconnect the battery. The Toolstick Base Adapter can be also used in the two

above scenarios as a debug adapter. It can be connected to the pcb edge connector of the burning adapter.

Note: Although burning is also possible with this setup, it is not practical since Si4010 is soldered on the key fob development

board.