Atmel SAM R21 Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE]
42243A-MCU-02/2014
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Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction .............................................................................. 3
1.1.
Features .............................................................................. 3
1.2.
Kit Overview ......................................................................... 3
2. Getting started ......................................................................... 5
2.1.
Quick-start ........................................................................... 5
2.2.
Connecting the Kit ................................................................. 5
2.3.
Design Documentation and Related Links .................................. 5
3. Xplained Pro ............................................................................ 6
3.1.
Embedded Debugger ............................................................. 6
3.2.
Hardware Identification System ................................................ 6
3.3.
Power supply ....................................................................... 7
3.3.1.
Measuring SAM R21 Power Consumption ...................... 7
3.4.
Standard Headers and Connectors ........................................... 7
3.4.1.
Xplained Pro Standard Extension Header ...................... 7
3.4.2.
Xplained Pro Power Header ........................................ 8
4. Hardware user guide ............................................................ 10
4.1.
Connectors ......................................................................... 10
4.1.1.
I/O Extension Headers ............................................. 10
4.1.2.
Other Headers and Connectors .................................. 11
4.2.
Peripherals ......................................................................... 11
4.2.1.
Crystal ................................................................... 11
4.2.2.
Mechanical Buttons .................................................. 12
4.2.3.
LED ...................................................................... 12
4.2.4.
USB ...................................................................... 12
4.2.5.
RF ........................................................................ 12
4.3.
1.8V Operation .................................................................... 13
4.4.
Embedded Debugger Implementation ...................................... 14
4.4.1.
Serial Wire Debug ................................................... 15
4.4.2.
Virtual COM port ..................................................... 15
4.4.3.
Atmel Data Gateway Interface ................................... 15
5. Kit Specific Data ................................................................... 16
6. Agency Certification .............................................................. 17
6.1.
United States (FCC) ............................................................. 17
6.2.
European Union (ETSI) ........................................................ 17
6.3.
Canada (IC) ....................................................................... 18
6.4.
Using Limited Modular Certified Products ................................. 18
6.5.
List of Antennas Tested With This Product ................................ 19
7. Hardware Revision History and Known Issues ..................... 20
7.1.
Identifying Product ID and Revision ......................................... 20
7.2.
Revision 3 .......................................................................... 20
8. Document revision history ..................................................... 21
9. Evaluation Board/Kit Important Notice .................................. 22
