1. Getting Started
Software
To set up the software for the AMW007 kit, either install Simplicity Studio, available at
https://www.silabs.com/products/development-
tools/software/simplicity-studio
to use Xpress Configurator or install a terminal program (e.g. Tera Term).
For most userss labeled AMW007, it will not be necessary to install a virtual comm port driver in order to interface with the AMW007 kit
using the on-board USB-to-UART bridge. Please see the section below for details.
AMW007 evaluation boards labeled AMW007-E04.2 or higher that are connected to Windows and Linux machines should be config-
ured to this driver automatically. However, if the board is not automatically recognized by the operating system, please download and
install the latest version of the CP210x VCP driver:
https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-
drivers
Hardware
To set up the hardware for the AMW007 kit:
1. Connect the micro USB cable to AMW007 board and the other end to the PC.
2. Ensure the two blue LEDs labeled USB and 5V near the USB connector are on.
3. Connect to the virtual COM port using the terminal program.
• For Windows, use a terminal program (e.g. Tera Term) set to 115200, 8N1.
• For a Mac, the terminal can be accessed using [
tty.usbserial
]. There may be a modifier at the end of this for your computer.
Type [
tty.usbserial_modifier 115200,8n1
] to set the connection to the right settings. If using a utility like CoolTerm, make sure
the settings are configured to 115200, 8N1.
Note that AMW007 kits labeled AMW007-E04.2 and higher that are connected to Windows or Linux machines do not require a driver to
be installed in order to communicate with the board. However, if using a Mac or if the driver does not automatically install, please down-
load and install the driver from
https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers
.
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Getting Started
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