App Notes#

This section describes the application notes that provide information of interest to SiWx91x users developing with WiseConnect SDK v3.x.

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SiWx917 SoC Memory Map Application Note#

This application note provides information about the memory regions of the SiWx917 such as random-access memory (RAM) and flash memory in order to facilitate optimized application design.

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SiWx917 Debug Lock#

This application note provides an architectural overview of the SiWx917 chipset and its debug lock and unlock features with example command references.

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SiWx917 SoC Throughput Application Note#

This application note provides information about the SiWx917 chipset's throughput performance in System-on-chip (SoC) mode, where the application and connectivity stack run on the SiWx91x chipset. Information is also provided about the throughput over various network protocols like Transport Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Transport Layer Security (TLS).

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SiWx917 SoC Low Power Application Note#

This application note provides information about the SiWx91x power save features in SoC mode, including current consumption values in the different power save modes and states. It also provides details on using the various power save examples in the WiSeConnect SDK v3.x.

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SiWx917 SoC Firmware Update Application Note#

This application note provides information about the firmware update methods available in SoC mode.

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SiWx917 SoC SWD Algorithm Programmer Application Note#

This application note provides information about the Serial Wire Debug (SWD) programmer that is used for programming the internal flash of the SiWx91x chipset in SoC mode.

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SiWx917 NCP SPI Protocol Application Note#

This application note provides information on the hardware design and software configurations for the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) available in the SiWx91x chipset for operating in Network Co-processor (NCP) mode with external microcontroller unit (MCU) hosts, where the application runs on the external MCU host and the connectivity stack runs on the SiWx91x chipset.

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SiWx917 NCP Low Power Application Note#

This application note provides information about the SiWx91x power save features in NCP mode, including current consumption values in the different power save modes and states. It also provides details on using the various power save examples in WiSeConnect SDK v3.x.

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SiWx917 NCP Throughput Application Note#

This application notes provides information about the SiWx917 chipset's throughput performance in NCP mode, including throughput over various network protocols like Transport Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Transport Layer Security (TLS).

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SiW917 NCP Firmware Update Application Note#

This application note provides information about the firmware update methods available in NCP mode.

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SiWx917 Gain Offset Calibration#

This application note describes the transmit (TX) output power offset calibration procedure for SiWx917 single-chip wireless solutions.

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SiWx917 Hardware Debugging Guidelines Application Note#

This application note provides guidelines for debugging hardware-related issues with the SiWx917.

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SiWx917 Power Supply Architecture and Configurations#

This application note describes the power supply configuration, external supplies, power sequencing, and decoupling for the SiWx917 chipset.

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SiWx917 Family - Optimizing RF Performance#

This application note provides a step-by-step guide for improving RF performance with the SiWx91x family of chipsets when using the Silicon Labs-recommended matching network designs.

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SiWx917 RF Transmit & Receive Measurements#

This application note describes the procedure for transmit power and receive sensitivity measurements with SiWx917.

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SiWx917 RF Matching and Layout Design Guide#

This application note provides the technical details and description of the radio frequency (RF) matching solutions applied on the publicly available Silicon Labs reference radio boards.

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SiWx917 RF Regulatory Testing#

This application note provides guidelines on performing RF regulatory tests and calibrations with products based on SiWx917 single-chip wireless solutions.

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SiWx917 QMS Crystal Calibration App Note#

This application note describes the crystal calibration procedure for the SiWx917 QMS package to help determine the right value for carrier frequency offset and to update the optimized values to the flash of the chip.

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RS9116 and SiWx917 Crystal Selection Guide#

This Application Note provides guidelines for selecting the 40 MHz crystal oscillator needed for RS9116 and SiWx917-based designs. It also contains information on how to select the 32 KHz external clock for SiWx917 devices.

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