User Manual

Atmel SAM R21 Xplained Pro [USER GUIDE]
42243B-MCU-06/2014
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Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction .............................................................................. 3
1.1. Features .............................................................................. 3
1.2. Kit Overview ......................................................................... 3
2. Getting Started ........................................................................ 5
2.1. Quick-start ........................................................................... 5
2.2. Connecting the Kit ................................................................. 5
2.3. Design Documentation and Related Links .................................. 5
3. Xplained Pro ............................................................................ 6
3.1. Embedded Debugger ............................................................. 6
3.2. Hardware Identification System ................................................ 6
3.3. Power Supply ....................................................................... 7
3.3.1. Measuring SAM R21 Power Consumption ...................... 7
3.4. Standard Headers and Connectors ........................................... 7
3.4.1. Xplained Pro Standard Extension Header ...................... 7
3.4.2. Xplained Pro Power Header ........................................ 8
4. Hardware User Guide ........................................................... 10
4.1. Connectors ......................................................................... 10
4.1.1. I/O Extension Headers ............................................. 10
4.1.2. Other Headers and Connectors .................................. 11
4.2. Peripherals ......................................................................... 11
4.2.1. Crystal ................................................................... 11
4.2.2. Mechanical Buttons .................................................. 12
4.2.3. LED ...................................................................... 12
4.2.4. USB ...................................................................... 12
4.2.5. RF ........................................................................ 12
4.3. 1.8V Operation .................................................................... 13
4.4. Embedded Debugger Implementation ...................................... 14
4.4.1. Serial Wire Debug ................................................... 15
4.4.2. Virtual COM port ..................................................... 15
4.4.3. Atmel Data Gateway Interface ................................... 15
5. Kit Specific Data ................................................................... 16
6. Agency Certification .............................................................. 17
6.1. United States (FCC) ............................................................. 17
6.2. European Union (ETSI) ........................................................ 17
6.3. Canada (IC) ....................................................................... 18
6.4. List of Antennas Tested With This Product ................................ 18
7. Hardware Revision History and Known Issues ..................... 19
7.1. Identifying Product ID and Revision ......................................... 19
7.2. Revision 3 .......................................................................... 19
8. Document revision history ..................................................... 20
9. Evaluation Board/Kit Important Notice .................................. 21