RF-TO-USB-RD Silicon Laboratories Inc, RF-TO-USB-RD Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: RF-TO-USB-RD
• Description: REF DESIGN WIRELESS TO USB
• Manufacturer: Silicon Laboratories Inc
• Type: Transmitter and Receiverr

Specifications of RF-TO-USB-RD

• Frequency: 915MHz
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Core Processor: C8051F9xx
• Interface Type: USB
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: EZRadio®, EZRadioPRO™
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 336-1865

RF-to-USB-RD
3. Hardware Overview and Setup
Figure 2 and Figure 3 identify the major components of the Sensor Node and the USB Dongle. Both devices come
preloaded with the firmware for the demo applications. When using the demo applications, ensure that the printed
antenna on the wireless board is not covered by the user’s fingers.
UART Interface
Button
Printed Antenna
Potentiometer
C8051F912
Si4431
Figure 2. EZRadioPROF912/4431 Sensor Node
The USB Dongle is powered by the PC through the USB connection. Connect the USB Dongle directly to the PC.
The USB Dongle is HID based and requires no custom drivers to be installed.
C8051F342
Si4431
Printed Antenna
Figure 3. EZRadioPRO F342/4431 Dongle (plastic removed)
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