Evaluation platform Atmel RF4CE-EK

Detailed Description

The ZigBee RF4CE - Remote Control Evaluation Kit demonstrates the unique performance of the latest Atmel 2.4GHz System-on-Chip solution ATmega128RFA1.

In combination with the Atmel RF4Control - a ZigBee RF4CE Certified Platform - it is a perfect solution for new generation RF4CE remote control developments, such as ZigBee Remote Control (ZRC) profile based systems.

The RF4CE-EK contains two Radio Controller Boards (RCB) assembled with the ATmega128RFA1 and a SMA connector at the RF port. The RCB is powered by two AAA batteries and forms a full functional and portable wireless node.

Key Features
This hardware configuration is an ideal platform to:

• Evaluate the outstanding SoC performance like its excellent receiver sensitivity and the ultra-low current consumption
• Test various IEEE802.15.4 hardware-embedded features
• Test the enhanced feature set of ATmega128RFA1 that support easy implementation of superior remote control solutions
• Get familiar with Atmel RF4CE offer
• Allow fast product development and fastest time to market

RCB128RFA1 Features

• Stand-alone operable radio controller board (RCB)
• Design based on the single-chip Atmel ATmega128RFA1 to support IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN, RF4CE, SP100, WirelessHART, and ISMapplications
• FCC-ID: VNR-S31SM-V4-00
• Japan TELEC: 005WWCA0425
• SMA RF connector
• Simple user interface with button and LEDs
• Board information EEPROM containing
  • MAC address
  • Board identification, features, and serial number
  • Crystal calibration values
• 2 x AAA batteries for stand-alone operation
• 60-pin extension connector to interface with application-specific hardware

RCB Key Remote Control Features

• Connector interface to adapt various radio controller boards (RCB)
• RCB battery powered, hand-held evaluation, and development platform
• 25 keys
• 5 LEDs
• 128 × 32 graphic display
• Analog, three-axis acceleration sensor
• 980nm IR transmitter
• RS232 and JTAG interfaces

Sensor Terminal Board Features

• Radio controller board (RCB) general purpose I/O (GPIO) interface
  • Screw terminals for connecting external circuitry
  • Onboard GPIO circuit protection and digitally controlled relays
• Atmel AVR JTAGICE mkII and AVRISP programming access for RCBs
• USB to virtual COM port support via fast parallel bus connection
• External power circuitry
• External 32K-byte SRAM
• Temperature sensor
• Low power consumption in RCB battery mode

RCB128RFA1 User Guide and Schematic
RCB Sensor Terminal Board User Guide and Schematic
RCB Key Remote Control Board User Guide and Schematic

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Other Names:

ATRF4CEEK, ATRF4CE EK