Step 1: Order an EFM32 Microcontroller Starter Kit
The EFM32™ starter kits are an excellent way to get familiar with the EFM32 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The starter kits contain sensors and peripherals demonstrating some of the MCU's many capabilities and can serve as a starting point for application development.
From Simplicity Studio you get full access to the kit information and can program the kit with the demos and code examples available for the devices.
EFM32 Starter Kits
| Kit | Description | Price (USD) | Add to Cart |
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| SLSTK3401A | EFM32 Pearl Gecko PG1 Starter Kit (also use for EFM32 Jade Gecko JG1) | $29.99 |  |
| SLSTK3402A NEW | EFM32 Pearl Gecko PG12 Starter Kit (also use for EFM Jade Gecko JG12) | $29.99 | |
| EFM32WG-STK3800 | EFM32 Wonder Gecko Starter Kit | $29.99 | |
| EFM32GG-STK3700 | EFM32 Giant Gecko Starter Kit | $29.99 | |
| EFM32LG-STK3600 | EFM32 Leopard Gecko Starter Kit | $29.99 | |
| EFM32-G8XX-STK | EFM32 Gecko Starter Kit | $29.99 | |
| EFM32TG-STK3300 | EFM32 Tiny Gecko Starter Kit | $29.99 | |
| SLSTK3400A | EFM32 Happy Gecko Starter Kit | $29.99 | |
| EFM32ZG-STK3200 | EFM32 Zero Gecko Starter Kit | $29.99 | |
| SLSTK3201A | EFM32 Zero Gecko Starter Kit with Weather Station Demo | $39.99 | |
| SLSTK3301A | EFM32 Tiny Gecko 11 Starter Kit | $89.99 |  |
| SLSTK3701A | EFM32 Giant Gecko G11 Starter Kit | $99.99 | |
Step 2: Download and Install Simplicity Studio
Get up and running quickly with precompiled demos, application notes, and examples. Use advanced tools including energy profiling to optimize your MCU application. Choose your software package below.
Step 3: While Downloading, Get an Overview of Simplicity Studio
Simplicity Studio™
Get up and running quickly with precompiled demos, application notes and examples. Use advanced tools including energy profiling and network analysis to optimize your MCU and wireless systems.
Step 4: Run Demos
Demos are a quick and easy way to evaluate a device without compiling or debugging code.
Follow these easy steps:
1. Plug kit in with USB; Use the port labeled DBG
2. Open Simplicity Studio
3. Select Demos (see screeshot)
Step 5: Explore 32-bit MCU Development Training and Videos
32-bit MCU Training Videos
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EFM32 Zero Gecko Everything Connected
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EFM32 Wonder Gecko, Energy Efficient
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Learn More About EFM32 Gecko Starter Kit
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EFM32 Happy Gecko Starter Kit
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EFM32 Giant Gecko Starter Kit
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EFM32 Tiny Gecko Starter Kit
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EFM32 Wonder Gecko Starter Kit
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EFM32 Zero Gecko Starter Kit
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EFM32 Leopard Gecko Starter Kit
32-bit MCU Documentation
View All DocumentationGetting Started with EFM32
Introduces software examples, libraries, documentation, and software tools available
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