Silicon Labs BB51-EK2700A & BB52-EK2701A Explorer Kits

Silicon Labs BB51-EK2700A and BB52-EK2701A Explorer Kits is an easy-to-use yet powerful development platform for the EFM8BB51 and EFM8BB52 Busy Bee Microcontrollers. The EFM8BB51 and EFM8BB52 offer high value by integrating advanced analog and communication peripherals into a small footprint, making them ideal for space-constrained applications. With an efficient 8051 core, 5V capable I/O, precision analog, and enhanced pulse-width modulation, the EFM8BB51 and EFM8BB52 MCUs are optimal for embedded applications.

Silicon Labs BB51-EK2700A and BB52-EK2701A Explorer Kits each include a pre-installed EFMSBB51 or EFMSBB52 MCU, along with Qwiic and Click connectors for rapid prototyping. The Explorer Kits also provide a full-featured onboard debugger. All pins are brought out to enable quick development.

Features

  • Small form factor PCB aligned with breadboard dimensions
  • Onboard controller J-Link onboard debugger
  • Virtual COM with hardware flow control
  • User interface features
    • lx button (with EM2wake-up)
    • lx LED
  • USB Micro-B connector for debug connection
  • SLSDAC01A compatible Mini Simplicity Debug Connector with access to A EM, PTI, VCOM, and SWD
  • Third-party add-on connectors
    • mikroBus socket
    • Qwiic connector

Resources

  • BB51-EK2700A Explorer Kit User Guide
  • BB52-EK2701A Explorer Kit User Guide

Board Layout

Silicon Labs BB51-EK2700A & BB52-EK2701A Explorer Kits

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Silicon Labs BB51-EK2700A & BB52-EK2701A Explorer Kits

Silicon Labs BB51-EK2700A & BB52-EK2701A Explorer Kits