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CP21xx USB Bridging

Learn about the different methods to implement bridging between USB and other serial interfaces. This module covers the basics of bridging concepts like Virtual Com Port and HID Class to different serial interfaces such as USB and SMBus/I2C. The module also covers Silicon Labs' solutions for USB bridges. PDF


Wireless Development Suite — Radio Control Panel

Tutorial provides a walkthrough of the steps to configure the radio to generate basic link code using the Wireless Development Suite (WDS), focusing on the radio control panel. Video



QuickSense™ Touchless Slider Evaluation Kit Demonstration

This step by step video highlights the new QuickSense Studio using the Touchless Slider EK. See how quickly and easily you can implement complex gesture recognition using intuitive software development tools for configuring, building and calibrating active infrared sensing systems. Video


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C8051F96x & Si102x/3x DC-DC Converter Enables Extended Battery Life

Silicon Labs' C8051F960 low power microcontroller and Si1020 wireless MCU series include an integrated DC-DC step-down (or buck converter) that allows the voltage to be more efficiently regulated from the supply to the MCU, which results in greatly extended battery life. Video  


C8051F96x & Si102x/3x Pulse Counter for Water & Gas Meters

Silicon Labs' C8051F960 low power microcontroller and Si1020 wireless MCU series include an autonomous pulse counter that operates in deep sleep mode. This is a highly valuable peripheral for low power applications needing to accumulate pulses in order to measure flow. Video  


Wireless Sensor Node Reference Design Overview

Silicon Labs' energy harvesting reference design uses solar energy to power a wireless sensor node. Based on our ultra-low-power Si10xx wireless MCU, the reference design enables designers to implement self-sustaining, ultra-low-power wireless sensor networks for consumer and industrial applications. Video  


Infrared Multi-Function Board Demo

This video demonstrates the two distinct functions of the Si114x infrared multi-function board: 1. a touchless thumbscroll demo to swipe over a sense array and navigate or tap to select, and 2. a range detection demo capable of sensing distances of up to 30 cm for a hand and up to 1 meter for a torso. Video  


Reduce EMI Isolation in Medical Applications

Medical system galvanic isolation requirements are far more stringent than in most other applications. Data corruption from electromagnetic interference (EMI) can cause malfunctions with potentially catastrophic results. Watch how Silicon Labs’ Si8xxx family provides low EMI isolation in medical applications. Video