IEEE802.15.4 Fast Channel Switching Utility#

RAIL IEEE802.15.4 Fast Channel Switching Utility#

This optional software component can be enabled to include default functionality related to IEEE 802.15.4 fast channel switching configuration.

When using a Silicon Labs-developed board, the configuration options for this software component are set up automatically based on the selected board. When using a custom board, manually configure the configuration options.

Configuration Options#

The following configuration options can be changed:

• Fast Channel Switching:

  • Enable Fast Channel Switching
    (SL_RAIL_UTIL_IEEE802154_FAST_CHANNEL_SWITCHING_ENABLED)
    Controls whether the RX fast channel switching feature is enabled by default.
    Enable: Fast channel switching is enabled at startup.
    Disable: Fast channel switching is disabled at startup.
    Default: Enabled.

  • Runtime Select
    (SL_RAIL_UTIL_IEEE802154_FAST_CHANNEL_SWITCHING_RUNTIME_PHY_SELECT)
    Controls whether the RX fast channel switching feature can be modified at runtime.
    Enable: The feature can be enabled or disabled dynamically.
    Disable: The feature cannot be modified at runtime.
    Default: Disabled.

Notes#

• Fast channel switching reduces the latency of moving between channels in IEEE 802.15.4 networks, improving responsiveness in environments with frequent channel changes.
  

• Runtime selection allows supported stacks to dynamically adjust fast channel switching behavior depending on application requirements.
  

• This feature is only relevant for IEEE 802.15.4-based protocols such as Zigbee or OpenThread.