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SLWSTK6006A

SiLSLWSTK6006A

Silicon Labs
EFR32xG21 - 802.15.4 (Thread, Zigbee®), Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The SLWSTK6006A is a wireless starter kit for the Silicon Labs EFR32xG21 Mighty Gecko Series 2 SoC, designed for high-performance mesh networking. It provides a complete development environment for evaluating 2.4 GHz wireless protocols including Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth 5.x. The kit includes a mainboard and radio boards to facilitate rapid prototyping of multi-protocol IoT applications.

Why Choose This Part

It offers an integrated debug probe and a packet trace interface for deep visibility into wireless traffic. The EFR32xG21 SoC provides high-performance radio sensitivity and integrated security features tailored for connected IoT devices.

Applications

Zigbee and Thread Mesh Networks
Developing interoperable home automation devices like smart lighting, plugs, and window coverings using 802.15.4 protocols.
Bluetooth Low Energy
Implementing BLE 5.x connectivity for high-throughput or long-range consumer electronics and industrial sensors.
Smart Building Infrastructure
Creating robust wireless sensor networks for commercial lighting control and building HVAC management.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.15.4 (Thread, Zigbee), Bluetooth 5.x (BLE)
Contents Board(s)
Frequency 2.4GHz
Utilized IC / Part EFR32xG21

Getting Started

Start by installing Simplicity Studio, which includes the necessary SDKs for Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread. Connect the mainboard via USB to use the onboard J-Link debugger and utilize the Energy Profiler to optimize power consumption during development.

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nRF52840 Development Kit nRFNordic Semiconductor - A leading alternative for multi-protocol 2.4GHz development including Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth.