Development Kit Brief
SEMTECH ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS & SENSING
SM1211E915toPIC
SX1211 Plug & Play Module for Microchip Development Tools
Get started quickly with a low-power SX1211 RF development
on Microchip microcontrollers
General Description
This Semtech kit is a development platform for
the ultra-low power transceiver SX1211 that
seamlessly interfaces to Microchip’s controllers.
It can be used to jump-start a low-power ISM band
RF link development on PIC18 or PIC24 targets,
as it is compatible with the standard Microchip
interfaces, PICtail™ and PICtail™ Plus
•
Connects to the PIC18 Explorer board,
supporting PIC18 devices (#DM183032,
ordered separately)
•
Connects to the Explorer 16 development
board, supporting PIC24 devices
(#DM240001, ordered separately)
To order the Microchip Development Kit, visit
www.microchip.com
Key Features
• Features Semtech SM1211 reference design
• PICtail™ and PICtail™ Plus compatible
• Connects to PIC18 Explorer development board
• Connects to Explorer 16 development board
Applications
• Wireless Alarm and Security Systems
• Remote Wireless Control
• Ultra-low Power Wireless Sensor Networks
• Battery Operated Telemetry Systems
• Automatic Meter Reading Systems
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Development Kit Brief
Starter Kit components (Part #: SM1211E915toPIC)
PICtail™ / PICtail™ Plus extension board
SM12xx RF Module + 915 MHz helical Antenna
User’s Guide (CD)
PIC18 Explorer
SM1211E915toPIC Development Tools
Explorer 16
Ordering Information
Development Kit part #
SM1211E915toPIC
Description
Development kit for SX1211 at 915 MHz
* Other frequencies are available, please contact your Semtech representative
** The extension board is also compatible with SX1230, SX1210, SX1212/13
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