Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:09

AX8052-IDE Package new version V1.8 available for download

The AX8052-IDE package includes AXCode::Blocks, the AXSDB debugger, the SDCC compiler, the LibMF and LibDVK2 support libraries. Windows and Linux versions are available.

New features:

AXCode::Blocks & AXSDB
- non-intrusive profiler added
- CPU tracer added

LibMF
- clock calibration setup routines/macros added
- speed up of *_writestr, *_wrnum{16,32}, *_wrhex{16,32}

Bug fixes:

AXCode::Blocks
- register window fixes

AXSDB
- reconnect automatically after the watchdog reset of the microcontroller

LibMF
- wtimer_runcallbacks: disable interrupts to avoid queue corruption

AX8052-IDE V1.8 can be downloaded on the AX8052 Development System page.

Friday, 03 May 2013 00:00

AX8052F131 and AX2061 Datasheets now available for Download

AX8052F131 is a transmit only SoC ultra-low power RF-Microcontroller for use in the 400 - 470 and 800 - 940 MHz bands. The datasheet and other information can be downloaded on the AX8052F131 page, samples can also be requested on the same page.

AX2061 is an ultra-low power LCD driver which works in conjunction with AXSEM RF-Microcontrollers or other microcontrollers. It is optimized for power consumption and a minimal external component count. All LCD voltages are generated from a single supply. The datasheet can be downloaded on the AX2061 page. For samples please contact us directly or one of our destributors or representatives, a list can be found here...

Tuesday, 16 April 2013 09:14

Update AX5043 Datasheet and Programming Manual

New versions AX5043 Datasheet V1.7 and Programming Manual V1.4.

Main update list:

• Correction of SPI "quick status" bits output in SPI timing diagrams
• GPADC input pins should be connected to GND if not used
• RF frequency should not be an integer multiple of the reference clock frequency
• Recommended single ended TX matching networks for 868/915 MHz and 433 MHz added
• RX sensitivities with Forward Error Correction (FEC) added
• Usage of register 0xF72 for Raw, Soft Bits framing mode documented

The Datasheet and the Programming Manual can be downloaded on the AX5043 page.

Monday, 25 February 2013 17:17

AX5043 Silicon Errata published

The Silicon Errata lists silicon erratas as well as features of the AX5043 that may be unexpected to the user.

Current entries concern

• FIFO behaviour when switching directly from receive to transmit or from transmit to receive.
• Zero length payload packets with hardware adress matching and CRC

The Silicon Errata document can be downloaded on the AX5043 page.

Monday, 25 February 2013 13:11

AX-RadioLab for AX5043 new base version V2.0j available for download

AX-RadioLab is a GUI code generator for a complete firmware for a radio link using AX5043 with AX8052F100 or AX8052F143.

Highlights of the new version

• The new version now offers a firmware with a new non-blocking API. A complete set of functions to support low power synchronous and asynchrounous radio protocols while maintaining the full flexibility of AX5043 is offered.
• Forward error correction (FEC) can now optionally be selected on the PHY panel. Datarates from 200 bits/s to 57.6 kbits/s are available with FEC enabled. The sensitivity gain is 4 dB at a given datarate. Note that all sensitivities cited in advertising material and datasheets are with FEC disabled, unless explicitly mentioned.

The software as well as documention of the API can be downloaded on the AX-RadioLab page.

AX-RadioLab V2.0j is being released simultaneously with a new version 1.7 of the AX8052-IDE package, this must be installed to successfully use AX-RadioLab V2.0j. AX8052-IDE package V1.7 can be downloaded on the AX8052 Development System page.

Monday, 25 February 2013 13:00

AX8052Fxx: New versions of Silicon Errata V1.2 and AX8052-IDE Package V1.7

Instructions on how to enter standby mode without drawing unnecessary current and recommendations on minimal CPU clock rate have been added. Download the AX8052 Silicon Errata here...

LibMF routine enter_sleep() incorporates the recommendations mentioned in the Silicon Errata, it is made available as part of the new version 1.7 of the AX8052-IDE Software Package. AX8052-IDE V1.7 can be downloaded on the AX8052 Development System page.

Please note that an upgrade to version 1.7 of the AX8052-IDE Software Package is mandatory for the use of the new AX-RadioLab for AX5043 V2.0j that is also being released today. For more information on AXRadioLab go here...

Monday, 14 January 2013 23:15

AX8052Fxx: New versions of Silicon Errata V1.1 and Family Programming Manual V1.3

The possibily of an accidental turn-on of XOSC or LPOSC when switching clocks and how to avoid this happening has been added. All members of the AX8052 microcontroller family AX8052Fxx are affected. Download the AX8052 Silicon Errata and Family Programming Manual here...

LibMF routines turn_off_xosc() and turn_off_lpxosc() that are mentioned in the Silicon Errata, are made available as part of the AX8052-IDE Software Package V1.6. AX8052-IDE V1.6 can be downloaded on the AX8052 Development System page.

Monday, 14 January 2013 22:47

AX8052-IDE Package new version V1.6 available for download

The AX8052-IDE package includes AXCode::Blocks, the AXSDB debugger, the SDCC compiler, the LibMF and LibDVK2 support libraries. Windows and Linux versions are available.

Changes and notes:

LibMF
- Added wtimer module that allows flexible time and event management
- Compile time configurable buffer sizes for debuglink and uart
- CRC routines for calculating CRC of buffers
- Multibyte and burst FIFO routines for AXSEM Transceivers
- Many code generation improvements
- libmflcd is deprecated and will be removed in the future. Replacement is libaxlcd in LibAXDVK2. See the LibMF and LibAXDVK2 Software Manuals for details and instructions.

LibAXDVK2
- New library for DVK-2 board support functions
- New lcd2 module with interrupt driven (non-blocking) access to the LCD display

AXCode::Blocks
- Updated to Code::Blocks version 12.11
- New projects are now automatically set up to allow source level debugging of the libraries

AXSDB
- "interactive" (tcl) mode works regardless of current working directory
- Compatible with SDCC version 3.2.0 (though we still ship 3.1.0)

AX8052-IDE V1.6 can be downloaded on the AX8052 Development System page.

Tuesday, 06 November 2012 00:00

Troubleshooting AXCode::Blocks and AX-RadioLab

If you are having problems setting up AX-RadioLab and AXCode::Blocks to compile and download code (typical error message is Deactivating the compiler plugin is most unwise.), then please follow the instructions in this guide.

General things to check before following the troubleshooting guide:

• To compile and download code from AX-RadioLab you need to have the AX8052-IDE package installed, this is not done automatically as part of the AX-RadioLab installation. The package contains the AXCode::Blocks IDE, the AXSDB debugger, the SDCC C-compiler and the LibMF AX8052 Support Library. Go here to download the package.
• Do not use white spaces in filenames and paths for AX-RadioLab, AX-MicroLab and AXCode::Blocks projects.

Read more: Troubleshooting AXCode::Blocks and AX-RadioLab

Friday, 12 October 2012 09:13

AX8052-IDE Package new version V1.5 available for download

The AX8052-IDE package includes AXCode::Blocks, the AXSDB debugger, the SDCC compiler and the LibMF support library. Windows and Linux versions are available.

V1.5 is being released simultaneously with the AX8052 Application Note: Serial Boot Loader, this contains code that can be used as a building block for the user's special purpose boot loaders. The code requires the LibMF update  contained in the AX8052-IDE package V1.5.

Changes and notes:

LibMF
- Update of wakeup from deepsleeep for the AX5043 radio
- UART corrections
- Boot loader support added
- Routine to calculate ADC single ended x1 mode offset correction

AXCode::Blocks
- Improvement of memory usage statistics
- Watch window data format fixes
- Fail of build on dublicate source line messages removed

AXSDB
- Wakeup from deepsleep for the processor improved

AX8052-IDE V1.5 can be downloaded on the AX8052 Development System page.