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Developing with Amazon Sidewalk

A Comprehensive Guide from Silicon Labs

What is Amazon Sidewalk?

Amazon Sidewalk is a shared wireless network designed to connect IoT devices, offering reliable, low-bandwidth, long-range connectivity. It utilizes technologies like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS), and Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) to extend device range and enable seamless communication for smart home and neighborhood applications.

Silicon Labs' Role in Amazon Sidewalk Development

Silicon Labs provides integrated hardware and software solutions to facilitate the development of Amazon Sidewalk-enabled devices. This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for developers looking to leverage Silicon Labs' platforms for their Amazon Sidewalk projects.

Key Features and Content of This Guide

This document covers essential aspects of Amazon Sidewalk development, including:

Getting Started: Setting up hardware and software prerequisites.
Development Workflow: Creating, compiling, and provisioning applications.
Protocols: Understanding BLE, FSK, and CSS communication modes.
APIs and Libraries: Utilizing the Platform Abstraction Layer (PAL) and SDK.
Testing & Debugging: Methods for troubleshooting and analyzing performance.
Performance Analysis: Insights into power consumption, latency, range, and throughput.
Multiprotocol Support: Integrating Sidewalk with other wireless protocols like standard BLE.

Resources and Next Steps

Explore further resources to enhance your development experience:

Silicon Labs Pro Kit for Amazon Sidewalk: Recommended development platform.
Amazon Sidewalk Coverage Map: Check network availability at coverage.sidewalk.amazon.
Amazon Sidewalk Gateways: Learn about supported gateways at docs.sidewalk.amazon.
Silicon Labs Community: Find support and engage with other developers at community.silabs.com.
GitHub Repository: Access sample applications and code at github.com/SiliconLabs/amazon-sidewalk-applications.

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