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1.Getting Started
1.1Features
The REB215 extension board is a template design for the AT86RF215.
1.2Design Documentation and Related Links
The most recent and relevant documents and software for the REB215-Xpro extension board 1.
1.3Board Assembly
The extension board provides wireless communication to an Xplained PRO board or to your own prototype for
software development and hardware verification.
1.3.1Connect to a Xplained Pro Board
The extension board can be connected to any Xplained PRO main board using the extension header.
1.3.2In Customer Development Assembly
The extension board can be wired into the customer prototype assembly by using an on-board connectors, all
relevant signals are available at on-board connectors.
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2.Performance Analyzer
2.1Introduction
The Performance Analyzer Firmware with the GUI in Atmel Studio Wireless Composer Extension provides
basic functional RF tests.
A quick start guide and general help is provided in Wireless Composer once started.
2.2Program Installation
How to install Wireless Composer application, follow the steps:
1. Install Atmel Studio1.
2. After installing the application, launch Atmel Studio.
Navigate to Tools > Extension Manager > Select Extension Manager to install Wireless Composer
Select Wireless and Wireless Composer.
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Log on to Atmel Gallery.
Click download.
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Restart Atmel Studio, allow help to make changes and the Performance Analyzer GUI is available in the
Tools menu.
3. If Xplained Pro board is not pre-programmed - program the board with the Performance Analyzer Firmware
available in the "Wireless Performance Analyzer Firmware extension" or from source code provided in ASF
by using the EDBG from Atmel studio.
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2.3Using the Performance Analyzer
To get started.
1. Connect the Wireless board assembly, with the Performance Analyzer FW programmed, to the PC USB
connector and power on, a COM port should now be available for the kit.
2. Power on any other wireless node assemblies of similar frequency, running the Performance Analyzer FW,
and use it as a reference.
3. Start Performance Analyzer GUI, connect to the kit via the COM port and follow the quick start guide.
2.4Typical Board Assembly
The Atmel SAM4L Xplained Pro Evaluation Kit with REB215-XPRO Wireless Extension board.
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3.Xplained Pro
Xplained Pro is an evaluation platform that provides the complete Atmel microcontroller experience. The
platform consists of a series of Microcontroller (MCU) boards and extension boards that are integrated with
Atmel Studio, have Atmel Software Framework (ASF) drivers and demo code, support data streaming and
more. Xplained Pro MCU boards support a wide range of Xplained Pro extension boards that are connected
through a set of standardized headers and connectors. Each extension board has an identification (ID) chip
to uniquely identify which boards are mounted on a Xplained Pro MCU board. This information is used to
present relevant user guides, application notes, datasheets, and example code through Atmel Studio. Available
Xplained Pro MCU and extension boards can be purchased in the Atmel Web Store1.
3.1Hardware Identification System
All Xplained Pro compatible extension boards have an Atmel ATSHA204 CryptoAuthentication™ chip mounted.
This chip contains information that identifies the extension with its name and some extra data. When an
Xplained Pro extension board is connected to an Xplained Pro MCU board the information is read and sent
to Atmel Studio. The Atmel Kits extension, installed with Atmel Studio, will give relevant information, code
examples and links to relevant documents. Table 3-1, “Xplained Pro ID Chip Content” on page 9 shows the
data fields stored in the ID chip with example content.
Product Serial NumberASCII string1774020200000010’\0’
Minimum Voltage [mV]uint16_t3000
Maximum Voltage [mV]uint16_t3600
Maximum Current [mA]uint16_t30
3.2Standard Headers and Connectors
3.2.1Xplained Pro Standard Extension Header
All Xplained Pro kits have one or more dual row, 20-pin, 100mil extension headers. Xplained Pro MCU boards
have male headers while Xplained Pro extensions have their female counterparts. Note that all pins are not
always connected. However, all the connected pins follow the defined pin-out described in Table 3-2, “Xplained
Pro Extension Header” on page 9. The extension headers can be used to connect a wide variety of
Xplained Pro extensions to Xplained Pro MCU boards and to access the pins of the target MCU on Xplained
Pro MCU board directly.
Table 3-2. Xplained Pro Extension Header
Pin NumberNameDescription
1IDCommunication line to the ID chip on extension board.
2GNDGround.
3ADC(+)Analog to digital converter, alternatively positive part of
4ADC(-)Analog to digital converter, alternatively negative part of
5GPIO1General purpose I/O.
6GPIO2General purpose I/O.
7PWM(+)Pulse width modulation, alternatively positive part of
8PWM(-)Pulse width modulation, alternatively positive part of
differential ADC.
differential ADC.
differential PWM.
differential PWM.
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Pin NumberNameDescription
9IRQ/GPIOInterrupt request line and/or general purpose I/O.
10SPI_SS_B/GPIOSlave select for SPI and/or general purpose I/O.
11TWI_SDAData line for two-wire interface. Always implemented, bus
type.
12TWI_SCLClock line for two-wire interface. Always implemented, bus
type.
13USART_RXReceiver line of Universal Synchronous and Asynchronous
serial Receiver and Transmitter.
14USART_TXTransmitter line of Universal Synchronous and
Asynchronous serial Receiver and Transmitter.
15SPI_SS_ASlave select for SPI. Should be unique if possible.
16SPI_MOSIMaster out slave in line of Serial peripheral interface. Always
implemented, bus type.
17SPI_MISOMaster in slave out line of Serial peripheral interface. Always
implemented, bus type.
18SPI_SCKClock for Serial peripheral interface. Always implemented,
bus type.
19GNDGround.
20VCCPower for extension board.
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4.Hardware User Guide
4.1Board Overview
Figure 4-1. Board overview
4.2Headers and Connectors
The extension board connectors.
4.2.1J100 Xplained Pro Extension Connector
The Xplained Pro extension connectors, used to connect the extension board to the Xplained Pro board.
Table 4-1. J100 Xplained Pro Extension Header
PinName
1IDCommunication line to the ID chip on the
2GNDGround.
3ADC(+)
4ADC(-)
5GPIO1LED D2 Yellow for user function.
6GPIO2LED D1 Green for user function.
7PWM(+)13RSTNRESET to RF215.
8PWM(-)
9IRQ/GPIO40IRQInterrupt request line to uC on Xplained Pro
10SPI_SS_B/
GPIO
11TWI_SDAData line for the two wire interface to
12TWI_SCLClock line for the two wire interface to
13USART_RX
14USART_TX
15SPI_SS_A42SELNSlave select for SPI. Should be unique if
16SPI_MOSI43MOSIMaster out slave in line of Serial peripheral
PinName
RF215
Description
extension board.
board.
AT24MAC602 serial EEPROM.
AT24MAC602 serial EEPROM.
possible.
interface. Always implemented, bus type.
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PinName
17SPI_MISO44MISOMaster in slave out line of Serial peripheral
18SPI_SCK41SCLKClock for Serial peripheral interface. Always
19GNDGround.
20VCCPower for extension board.
4.2.2J104 & J105
J104 and J05 provide to control an external RF analog frontend device, external LNA, PA.
Table 4-2. J104
PinRF215 signalFunction
1FEB24External Frontend Control for 2.4GHz.
2FEA24External Frontend Control for 2.4GHz.
Table 4-3. J105
PinRF215 signalFunction
1FEB09External Frontend Control for Sub-1GHz.
J105-2FEA09External Frontend Control for Sub-1GHz.
RF215
PinName
Description
interface. Always implemented, bus type.
implemented, bus type.
4.2.3Serial I/Q Data Interface (J101, J102, J103)
Low voltage differential signalling (LVDS) interface is used for the data transfer between the AT86RF215 and
an external baseband processor.
Table 4-4. J101- I/Q Data Receiver 2.4GHz
PinRF215 signalFunction
1Ground
2RXDP24B+ (Receive)
3RXDN24B- (Receive)
4Ground
5RXCLKPA+ (Receive)
6RXCLKNA- (Receive)
7Ground
Table 4-5. J102- I/Q Data Receiver Sub GHz
PinRF215 signalFunction
1Ground
2RXDP09B+ (Receive)
3RXDN09B- (Receive)
4Ground
5A+ (Receive)
6A- (Receive)
7Ground
Table 4-6. J103- I/Q Data Transmitter
PinRF215 signalFunction
1Ground
2TXDPB+ (Receive)
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PinRF215 signalFunction
3TXDNB- (Receive)
4Ground
5TXCLKPA+ (Receive)
6TXCLKNA- (Receive)
7Ground
4.2.4Current Monitoring (J1)
J1 enables current monitoring using an external multimeter.
Connect multimeter between J1-1 and J1-2 and measure current used.
Warning
4.3Board GUI
4.3.1LEDs
4.3.2Button
When not monitoring current the strap need to be inserted in order to provide power to the board.
Table 4-7. J1 Current measurement
PinFunction
J1-13.3V pin on the AT86RF215
J1-23.3V on extension board
There are two LEDs available for use by application SW.
Table 4-8. LEDs
LEDFunction
D1 - GreenUser defined function
D2 - YellowUser defined function
There is a button to reset the RF215 device.
Table 4-9. Buttons
ButtonRF215 signalFunction
SW1RSTNReset, press to reset
4.3.3SMA Connectors
There are two SMA connectors - one 2.4GHz transmit and receive and one for Sub-1GHz transmit and
receiver.
Table 4-10. SMA connectors
ConnectorFunction
SMA-1RF input/output for Sub-1GHz Transceiver.
SMA-2RF input/output for 2.4GHz Transceiver.
4.4U2 Serial EEPROM
The REB215 contains a serial EEPROM, AT24MAC602 and factory programmed MAC addresses available
through the I2C interface of J100.
The memory organisation is as documented in “Persistent Memory” on page 14 . The structure is located
from EEPROM address 0x00, device address ‘1010’.
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5.Persistent Memory
A persistent memory space is allocated to store product specific information. The persistent memory is
organized as follows:
Table 5-1. Persistent Memory
DataData TypeSize
Structure Revisionuint 162 bytes
MAC addressuint 648 bytes
Board information – PCBA NameASCII string
Board information – PCBA Serial numberASCII string
Board information – PCBA Atmel Part NumberASCII string
Board information – PCBA Revisionuint 81 byte
Reserved3 bytes
XTAL Calibration Valueuint 81 byte
Reserved7 bytes
Reserved4 bytes
CRCuint 162 bytes
Notes:
1
'\0' terminated ASCII string.
1
1
1
30 bytes
10 bytes
8 bytes
The MAC address stored inside the MCU is a uniquely assigned ID for each kit and is owned by Atmel. User
applications can use this unique MAC ID to address the kit.
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6.Agency Certifications
6.1United State (FCC)
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. To fulfill FCC Certification
requirements, an OEM manufacturer must comply with the following regulations:
1. The ATREB215-XPRO limited modular transmitter must be labelled with its own FCC ID number, and, if
the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device
into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior
label can use wording such as the following:
Important
Important
Important
Contains FCC ID : VW4A091982. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation (FCC 15.19)
(3) this certificate is valid only while transmit at 2.4GHz ISM band.
Provide SMA connector to connect external antenna for mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. Installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device is approved as a mobile device with
respect to RF exposure compliance, and may only be marketed to OEM installers. Use in portable exposure
conditions (FCC 2.1093) requires separate equipment authorization.
Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment (FCC section 15.21).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
(FCC section 15.105).
ATREB215-XPRO is limited modular approved and requires separate approval for this module when used on
an application board.
Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 des réglementations de la FCC. Le fonctionnement de l’appareil est
sujetaux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences néfastes, et
(2) cet appareil doit tolérer les interférences reçues, y compris celles qui risquent de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable
(3) ce certificat est valable uniquement en transmission à bande ISM 2.4 GHz.
6.2European Union (ETSI)
The ATREB215-XPRO Module has been certified for use in European Union countries at 2.4GHz ISM Band. If
these modules are incorporated into a product, the manufacturer must ensure compliance of the final product to
the European harmonized EMC and low voltage/safety standards. A Declaration of Conformity must be issued
for each of these standards and kept on file as described in Annex II of the R&TTE Directive.
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Furthermore, the manufacturer must maintain a copy of the modules' documentation and ensure the final
product does not exceed the specified power ratings, antenna specifications, and/or installation requirements
as specified in the user manual. If any of these specifications are exceeded in the final product, a submission
must be made to a notified body for compliance testing to all required standards.
Important
The 'CE' marking must be affixed to a visible location on the OEM product. The CE mark shall
consist of the initials "CE" taking the following form:
The CE marking must have a height of at least 5mm except where this is not possible on account
of the nature of the apparatus. The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly. More
detailed information about CE marking requirements you can find at "DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL" on 9 March 1999 at section 12.
6.3Canada (IC)
The ATREB215-XPRO Module complies with Industry Canada specifications RSS-210 and RSS – GenIC.
ID for ATREB215-XPRO is 11019A-091982
ATREB215-XPRO is limited modular approved and requires separate approval for this module when used on
an application board.
User manuals for licence-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following or equivalent notice in a
conspicuous location in the user manual or alternatively on the device or both.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
(3) this certificate is valid only while transmit at 2.4GHz ISM band.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
(3) ce certificat est valable uniquement en transmission à bande ISM 2,4 GHz.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une
antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans
le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le
type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
6.4Using Limited Modular Certified Products
The ATREB215-XPRO Module is certified under part 15 of FCC rules. The Modular certification category of this
module is “Limited Modular”. The end product using these modules hence has to undergo compliance testing
and receive a new FCC ID for the final product carrying these modules. Certification of the final product lies
solely with the type of design of the final product.
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Warning
Important
Important
Important
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that the OEM modular transmitter must
be labeled with its own FCC ID number. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the
final product enclosure that displays the contents shown below. If the FCC ID is not visible when
the equipment is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the
equipment is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed equipment.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
(FCC 15.19). The internal / external antenna(s) used for this mobile transmitter must provide a
separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers must be provided with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This device is approved as a mobile device with respect to RF exposure compliance,
and may only be marketed to OEM installers. Use in portable exposure conditions (FCC 2.1093)
requires separate equipment authorization.
Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment (FCC section 15.21).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
(FCC section 15.105).
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7.Document Revision History
Document
revision
42398A01/2015Initial document release
DateComment
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