Silicon Laboratories ToolStick Base Adapter Operation & User’s Manual

Copyright © 2008 by Silicon Laboratories ToolStick Programming Adapter ToolStick Programming Adapter TOOLSTICK PROGRAMMING ADAPTER USER’S GUIDE 1. Handling Recommendations The ToolStick Base Adapter and daughter cards are distributed without any protective plastics. To prevent damage to the devices or the host PC, please take into considera ...

2 Rev. 0.3 3. ToolStick Programming Adapter Overview The ToolStick Programming Adapters are an ideal platform for programming Silicon Labs microcontrollers for prototypes or for small volume production. Their low cost and ease-of-use make them easy to integrate into any production flow. The ToolStick programming platform consis ...

Rev. 0.3 3 5. Software Installation Instructions This section describes how to download and install the Silicon Labs MCU Production Programmer. This program is used to download the firmware to the target MCU from a Windows PC. Step 1. Download the MCU Production Programmer from https://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/Software ...

4 Rev. 0.3 6. Usage Instructions This section describes how to use the ToolStick Programming Adapter. It is recommended to use a clean workspace that includes a level surface to place the ToolStick. Step 1. Connect the ToolStick Base Adapter and daughter card to the PC. The ToolStick Programming Adapter kit includes a USB exten ...

Rev. 0.3 5 Step 3. Insert the MCU into the socket Note: The Programming Adapter has a diagram of the MCU that shows the proper orientation of the MCU in the socket. The circle in the diagram corresponds to the circle on the top-side of the package. Please check the orientation of the device before inserting into the socket. Inse ...

6 Rev. 0.3 Inserting a Device into a Top-loading Socket Figure 9. Top-loading Socket A. Ensure that the ToolStick Base Adapter and the daughter card are on a level surface. B. Using one hand, press the socket downward to open the space for the device. Use tweezers to carefully put the device into the socket in the same orientati ...

Rev. 0.3 7 Step 4. Move the Switch to the ON position. Figure 11. Switch in the ON Position Step 5. Download the firmware to the MCU using the MCU Programming Utility Note: this step assumes that the MCU Programming Utility has been configured using the instructions provided in Section 5. "Software Installation Instructions". A. ...

8 Rev. 0.3 C. Verify that the MCU is programmed correctly by checking the Status Log. Figure 14. Status Log Step 6. Turn the switch to the OFF position. Figure 15. Switch in the OFF Position Step 7. Remove the device. Note: Removing the device before power has been removed from the daughter card could damage the device. ...

Rev. 0.3 9 Removing the Device from a Clam-Shell Socket Figure 16. Removing a Device from a Clam-Shell Socket A. Ensure that the ToolStick Base Adapter and the daughter card are on a level surface. B. Press the latch to open the socket. C. Using the tweezers, carefully remove the device from the socket. Removing the Device from ...

10 Rev. 0.3 Removing the Device from a ZIF Socket Figure 18. Removing a Device from a ZIF Socket A. Ensure that the ToolStick Base Adapter and the daughter card are on a level surface. B. Move the lever to the open position C. Use tweezers to carefully remove the device from the socket. To program another device, return to Step ...