About This Guide#

Purpose#

This guide provides an overview of testing and debugging strategies for applications developed for Silicon Labs wireless platforms, and explores in more detail using Simplicity Studio for debugging. It is designed for EmberZNet PRO users who are considering test strategies for their products. This overview is supplemented by UG409: RAILtest User's Guide. Documents that address issues specific to manufacturing testing include:

Note: Zigbee EmberZNet SDK 7.0 introduced a new component-based architecture, along with a Project Configurator and other tools to replace AppBuilder and plugin configuration. In general, the new software components are comparable to the plugins. Unless otherwise specified, the term 'component' should be understood to refer to the corresponding plugin, if you are working in SDK 6.10.x or lower. For more information, see AN1301: Transitioning from Zigbee EmberZNet SDK 6.x to SDK 7.x.

Audience#

This guide is intended for project managers, embedded software engineers, and test engineers who are responsible for building a successful embedded mesh networking solution using Silicon Labs radio, network stacks, and tools.

Getting Help#

Development kit customers are eligible for training and technical support. You can use the Silicon Labs website to obtain information about all Silicon Labs products and services, and to sign up for product support. You can also contact Customer Support at www.silabs.com/support.