SLSTK3402A

UG257: EFM32 Pearl Gecko PG12 Starter Kit User s Guide The SLSTK3402A Starter Kit is an excellent starting point to get TARGET DEVICE familiar with the EFM32 Pearl Gecko PG12 Microcontroller. EFM32 Pearl Gecko PG12 Microcontroller The Starter Kit contains sensors and peripherals demonstrating some of the Pearl Gecko (EFM32PG12B500F1024GL125) PG12 s many capabilities. The kit provides all necessary tools for developing an EFM32 CPU: 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU Pearl Gecko PG12 application. Memory: 1024 kB flash and 256 kB RAM KIT FEATURES USB connectivity Advanced Energy Monitor SEGGER J-Link on-board debugger Debug Multiplexer supporting external hardware as well as on-board MCU Silicon Labs Si7021 Relative Humidity and Temperature sensor Ultra low power 128x128 pixel Memory LCD User LEDs / Pushbuttons Inductive LC sensor Capacitive touch slider 20-pin 2.54 mm header for expansion boards Breakout pads for direct access to I/O pins Power sources include USB and CR2032 coin cell battery. SOFTWARE SUPPORT Simplicity Studio Energy Profiler silabs.com Building a more connected world. Rev. 1.00UG257: EFM32 Pearl Gecko PG12 Starter Kit User s Guide Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Description The SLSTK3402A is an excellent starting point to get familiar with the EFM32 Pearl Gecko PG12 Microcontrollers. The kit contains sensors and peripherals demonstrating some of the MCU s many capabilities. The kit can also serve as a starting point for application development. In additon to supporting application development on the starter kit itself, the board is also a fully featured debugger and energy monitor- ing tool that can be used with external applications. 1.2 Features EFM32PG12B500F1024GL125 MCU with 1024 kB Flash and 256 kB RAM. Advanced Energy Monitoring system for precise current and voltage tracking. Integrated Segger J-Link USB debugger/emulator with the possiblity to debug external Silicon Labs devices. 20 pin expansion header. Breakout pads for easy access to I/O pins. Power sources including USB and CR2032 battery. Silicon Labs Si7021 Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor Ultra low power 128x128 pixel Memory-LCD 2 push buttons and 2 LEDs connected to EFM32 for user interaction LC tank circuit for inductive sensing 4-segment capacitive touch slider Crystals for LFXO and HFXO: 32.768 kHz and 40.000 MHz. 1.3 Getting Started Hardware To set up the hardware for the SLSTK3402A kit: 1. Provide power to the board by connecting the DBG USB connector to the PC using the provided mini-USB cable. 2. Ensure that the power selector switch is in the AEM position. Software Detailed instructions for how to get started with your new SLSTK3402A can be found on the Silicon Labs web pages: