5.3 Connecting the Breakout Board and RCM
Refer to document
QSG101: EM35x Development Kit Quick Start Guide,
included in the development kit, for detailed step-by-step in-
structions for setting up your hardware.
Two hardware modules attach to the EM35x Breakout Board:
• Radio Communication Module (RCM)
• Debug Adapter (ISA3)
CAUTION:
Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when removing, handling, or replacing RF communication modules.
To attach the radio communication module:
Align the radio communication module to its footprint outline on the Breakout Board, and then press it into place. To avoid communica-
tion problems, verify that each RCM is firmly seated in its Breakout Board connector, and its Packet Trace Port cable is properly seated.
To remove the radio communication module:
Carefully pull the RCM away from the Breakout Board.
To attach the Debug Adapter (ISA3):
1. Plug the Packet Trace Port cable into the Debug Adapter (ISA3).
2. Plug one end of the Packet Trace Port cable into the 10-pin Packet Trace Port (J31) on the Breakout Board, and the other end into
the Debug Adapter (ISA3). If desired, the Packet Trace Port cable may be connected directly to the RCM instead of the Breakout
Board, but the Breakout Board connector allows for straight cable paths and more convenient swapping of modules.
3. Verify that the Debug Adapter (ISA3)’s Target Power Select switch is set to Int (Internal).
To remove the Debug Adapter (ISA3):
1. Unplug the Packet Trace Port cable from the Breakout Board (or RCM).
2. Unplug the Packet Trace Port cable from the Debug Adapter (ISA3).
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