Silicon Labs Manuals & User Guides

Silicon Labs USB Device Stack: A Comprehensive Programming Guide

Programming Guide

Explore the Silicon Labs USB Device stack with this comprehensive programming guide. Learn to implement USB functionality in embedded systems, covering device configuration, classes (CDC ACM, HID, MSC, Vendor), and…

How to Design a Smart Home Door Lock with Zigbee Technology

White Paper

A comprehensive guide on designing smart home door locks using Silicon Labs' Zigbee reference platform, covering authentication methods, ecosystem integration, and hardware selection for secure and convenient access control.

Silicon Labs Bluetooth LE SDK 5.0.0.0 GA Release Notes

Release Notes

Detailed release notes for Silicon Labs Bluetooth LE SDK version 5.0.0.0 GA, covering new features, improvements, fixed issues, known issues, and multiprotocol capabilities for the Gecko SDK Suite 4.2.

AN1400: Bluetooth Low Energy Interoperability Testing Report by Silicon Labs

Test Report

Silicon Labs' AN1400 report details the interoperability testing of Bluetooth Low Energy ICs and software stacks with a wide range of Android and iOS smart phones, covering key features like…

Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko Series 1 to Series 2 Compatibility and Migration Guide

Migration Guide

A comprehensive guide detailing the compatibility and migration path from Silicon Labs Wireless Gecko Series 1 to Series 2 devices, covering hardware, software, and peripheral differences, with detailed comparisons and…

Silicon Labs Bluetooth Mesh SDK 7.0.3.0 GA Release Notes

release notes

Release notes for Silicon Labs Bluetooth Mesh SDK version 7.0.3.0 GA, detailing new features, improvements, fixed issues, known issues, deprecated items, and removed items for the Simplicity SDK Suite 2024.6.3.

EFR32 Series 2 Layout Design Guide for Optimal RF Performance

Layout Design Guide

This guide from Silicon Labs provides essential PCB layout design principles for EFR32 Series 2 wireless MCUs, focusing on achieving optimal RF performance. It covers matching network design, component placement,…

ClockBuilder Pro Overview and Usage Guide

Product Overview

A comprehensive overview of Silicon Labs' ClockBuilder Pro software, detailing its features, workflow, hardware integration, and custom part number creation process for timing products.

Silicon Labs 32-bit MCU SDK 6.4.7.0 GA Release Notes

release notes

Official release notes for Silicon Labs' 32-bit MCU SDK version 6.4.7.0 GA, part of Gecko SDK Suite 4.2. Details SDK versions, new features, compatibility, and support for EFM32 and EZR32…

Silicon Labs Z-Wave 800 Thunderboard Quick Start Guide

quick start guide

A comprehensive guide to getting started with the Silicon Labs Z-Wave 800 Thunderboard (BRD2603A). Learn about its features, setup with Simplicity Studio, running demos, and Z-Wave network inclusion for IoT…

Silicon Labs Bluetooth C Application Developer's Guide for SDK v3.x

Developer Guide

Comprehensive guide for C developers on building applications with the Silicon Labs Bluetooth SDK v3.x for Wireless Gecko devices, covering stack architecture, development flow, configuration, and resource management.

AN1134: Dynamic Multiprotocol Development with Bluetooth and Proprietary Protocols on RAIL in GSDK v2.x

Application Note

This application note from Silicon Labs details how to develop dynamic multiprotocol applications combining Bluetooth and proprietary protocols using the RAIL library within the GSDK v2.x. It covers coexistence guidelines,…