Broadcom BCM943364WCD1 C-SDK Setup Guide (v 1.0)
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Software Change Log
Version
Release Date
Changes
1.0
4/7/2016
Initial Release
Introduction
The Edge MicroServer is a powerful component of the ThingWorx architecture. The Edge MicroServer
allows for the rapid deployment of connections between the ThingWorx platform and an associated
data reporting device, with minimal design requirements on the part of the user.
The Edge MicroServer provides an “always-on” connection to the platform, and it opens a local web
server that interacts with the REST API available on the platform.
This document provides installation and usage instructions for setting up the Edge MicroServer via a
ThingWorx C-SDK Implementation on a Broadcom BCM943364WCD1.
About the Broadcom BCM943364WCD1
The Broadcom BCM943364WCD1 module is mounted on a full-featured USB-based evaluation and
development board that is fully compatible with the WICED Wi-Fi Software Development Kit (SDK).
Designed to be a lower cost alternative to the popular BCM43362, the onboard SIP module leverages
the BCM43364 2.4 GHz WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n MAC/baseband/radio. In addition, the module
integrates a power amplifier (PA) that meets the output power requirements of most handheld systems,
a low-noise amplifier (LNA) for best-in-class receiver sensitivity, and an internal transmit/ receive (iTR)
RF switch, further reducing the overall solution cost and printed circuit board area. Powered by the
STM32F411 32-bit ARM microcontroller, the board
is also provisioned to support the authentication
chip utilized by Apple’s HomeKit offering.
The Thingworx C-SDK distribution may be installed
on the device, and this guide will follow the
procedure for doing so. This guide will also follow
a Reference Implementation procedure for
connecting the device to a remote ThingWorx
server with a simulated “steam sensor” demo.
