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Chapter 1. Introduction 1
1.1 RCM5400W/RCM5450W Features .....................................................................................................2
1.2 Advantages of the RCM5400W............................................................................................................3
1.3 Development and Evaluation Tools......................................................................................................4
1.3.1 RCM5400W Development Kit .....................................................................................................4
1.3.2 Software ........................................................................................................................................5
1.3.3 Online Documentation ..................................................................................................................5
1.4 Certifications.........................................................................................................................................6
1.4.1 FCC Part 15 Class B .....................................................................................................................6
1.4.2 Industry Canada Labeling .............................................................................................................7
1.4.3 Europe ...........................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2. Getting Started 9
2.1 Install Dynamic C .................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Hardware Connections........................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Step 1 — Prepare the Prototyping Board for Development........................................................10
2.2.2 Step 2 — Attach the Antenna to the RCM5400W Module ........................................................11
2.2.3 Step 3 — Attach Module to Prototyping Board..........................................................................12
2.2.4 Step 4 — Connect Programming Cable ......................................................................................13
2.2.5 Step 5 — Connect Power ............................................................................................................14
2.3 Run a Sample Program .......................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................16
2.4 Where Do I Go From Here? ...............................................................................................................17
2.4.1 Technical Support .......................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3. Running Sample Programs 19
3.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................19
3.2 Sample Programs ................................................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Use of Serial Flash ......................................................................................................................22
3.2.2 Serial Communication.................................................................................................................23
3.2.3 Real-Time Clock .........................................................................................................................25
Chapter 4. Hardware Reference 27
4.1 RCM5400W Digital Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................28
4.1.1 Memory I/O Interface .................................................................................................................35
4.1.2 Other Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................35
4.2 Serial Communication ........................................................................................................................36
4.2.1 Serial Ports ..................................................................................................................................36
4.2.1.1 Using the Serial Ports......................................................................................................... 37
4.2.2 Programming Port .......................................................................................................................38
4.3 Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................................................................39
4.4 Programming Cable ............................................................................................................................42
4.4.1 Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode ....................................................................42
4.4.2 Standalone Operation of the RCM5400W ..................................................................................43
4.5 Other Hardware...................................................................................................................................44
4.5.1 Clock Doubler .............................................................................................................................44
4.5.2 Spectrum Spreader ......................................................................................................................44