Install SDK Extensions#

An SDK Extension is an SLC-compatible package that extends the capabilities of the base Simplicity SDK for developing on Silicon Labs 32-bit devices.

An SDK Extension typically includes:

  • Custom components

  • Example projects

  • Configuration files

These extensions depend on a parent Simplicity SDK, which must be installed first. They can be used to:

  • Control access to certain functions

  • Contain customer-created components

  • Maintain items separately from the Simplicity SDK

SDK Extensions must be installed manually through the standard installation dialog in Simplicity Studio 6 Settings.

Installation Steps#

If you already have a Simplicity SDK installed but did not install the extension, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings from the left navigation bar in Simplicity Studio 6.

  2. Go to the SDKs section.

  3. Find your installed Simplicity SDK, then click Add Extension.

    Add ExtensionAdd Extension

  4. Browse to the location of the SDK Extension on your system.

    • If the extension is valid and compatible, it will appear in the list.

  5. Check the box next to the extension and click Finish.

    Finish Adding the ExtensionFinish Adding the Extension

  6. When prompted, click Trust if you trust the source of the extension.

    Verify SDK ExtensionsVerify SDK Extensions

After Installation#

Any new example projects or components included in the extension will become available in Simplicity Studio 6.