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8-bit MCUs Training

You've got the building blocks needed to bring your designs to life with our EFM8™ 8051-based 8-bit MCUs. To help get you off and running even faster, we’ve collected the latest training, whitepapers, and other how-to content in one place. 

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Getting Started in MCU

1. MCU Solutions for IoT

This training module discusses features of EFM32 MCUs and EFM8 MCUs that makes them conducive to IoT development. In particular, it focuses on low energy and autonomous compatibility of EFM32 MCUs and high functionality and greater value of EFM8 MCUs. Additionally, it explains how Simplicity Studio helps and supports IoT development. 

 

Begginer  |. Pre-requisites: none  |  Lab SW/HW: none  |  Hardware Required: none  |  PDF  |  90 minutes

2. EFM8 MCU Family

An introduction to EFM8 family of MCUs focusing on performance, design, layout, tools, and individual product lines. This training module also provides information about integration with Simplicity Studio and lists starter kits.

 

Begginer  |. Pre-requisites: none  |  Lab SW/HW: none  |  Hardware Required: none  |  PDF  |  45 minutes

8-bit Training

1. EFM8LB1: ADC

The start of the 8-bit Training module that introduces the EFM8LB1 – Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) and various concepts related to it such as input selection, gain setting, reference option, clock selection, timing, trigger sources, track time calculation, low power feature, calibration, and configuration for auto-scan mode. The tutorial also includes software examples and additional resources to help developers get started with building applications with the ADC on EFM8LB1.

 

Begginer  |. Pre-requisites: none  |  Lab SW/HW: none  |  Hardware Required: none  |  PDF  |  45 minutes

2. EFM8LB1: Temp Sensor

An overview of temp sensor, production calibration and temperature calculation that will help users in developing applications using the temp sensor on EFM8LB1 while taking advantage of features such as accuracy and 2-points calibration.

 

Begginer  |. Pre-requisites: none  |  Lab SW/HW: none  |  Hardware Required: none  |  PDF  |  10 minutes

3. EFM8LB1: DAC

This tutorial describes how to use the Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) on EFM8LB1 by providing an overview of this feature and its general operation, including output voltage, data word, reference voltage, output pin and update trigger. Firmware examples such as DAC sine wave and function generators are also provided at the end of the tutorial. 

Begginer  |. Pre-requisites: none  |  Lab SW/HW: none  |  Hardware Required: none  |  PDF  |  15 minutes

4. EFM8LB1: CLU

The final installment in the 8-bit Training module which describes how to use the Configurable Logic Unit (CLU) on EFM8LB1. This training provides an overview of the CLU block, input multiplexer selection, output configuration, CLU configuration, and demos and software examples of CLU applications.

Intermediate  |  Pre-requisites: none  |  Lab SW/HW: 115xOPT-EXP-EVB  | PDF  |  1 hour

Additional MCU Resources

Whitepaper

Manage the IoT on an Energy Budget

A document that guides readers into the understanding of the concepts of embedded applications, its categories (including microcontrollers and MCU support) and its energy sources. We also provide tips on how to maximize energy efficiency with EFM32 Gecko MCUs even during sleep time.

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Whitepaper

Miniaturizing IoT Designs

This paper explores the typical challenges that electronic engineers face in designing connected devices into increasingly smaller products. We also look at the fundamental concepts of antenna integration and the valuable possibilities of Silicon Labs’ system in package (SiP) modules.

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Whitepaper

Six Hidden Costs in a 99-Cent Wireless SoC

An analysis and comparison of the cost considerations associated with using either a wireless module or a wireless SoC when adding Bluetooth to an application. This paper also highlights the advantages of choosing a supplier that offers both wireless modules and wireless SoCs to simplify migration when warranted.

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Whitepaper

Connect Your MCU

In this paper we explore the range of connectivity solutions available for either connecting an application or connecting the internal pieces of an application. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of the key building blocks required to make various connection and automation scenarios a possibility and how these can be integrated into increasingly small and energy-efficient microcontrollers.

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Whitepaper

Battery Size Matters

An overview of the five fundamental considerations for a battery-powered, wireless IoT sensor product. The paper expands on the challenges brought about by low-cost IoT technology in the area of power, specifically battery size, to help engineers in designing and building sensors that are capable of achieving an increased battery life for a given target market.

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Webinar

Miniaturizing IoT Designs

A discussion on the challenges that electronics engineers encounter as we connect more and more devices to the internet, specifically bundling a radio transmitter into current device real estate and the necessity to fabricate increasingly smaller devices. This webinar explores the obstacles that relates to size expectations of IoT designs, from antenna integration to new packaging options that will help resolve detuning issues and size limitations.

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