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Silicon Labs BG22-PK6022A

Name: BG22-PK6022A
Brand: Silicon Labs
SKU: BG22-PK6022A
Price: 2.40 USD
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Part No.:: BG22-PK6022A

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Category:: RF, RFID, Wireless Evaluation Boards

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Datasheet:: BG22-PK6022A.pdf

Description:: BG22 DIRECTION FINDING PRO KIT

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Overview

BG22-PK6022A from Silicon Labs is a complete Wireless Pro Kit for Bluetooth Direction Finding development, integrating the BRD4191A BG22 Direction Finding Radio Board, BRD4002A Wireless Pro Kit Mainboard, BRD8010B Debug Adapter, and Mini Simplicity+ cable. It enables real-time AoA/AoD-based locationing systems with the EFR32BG22 SoC, 2.4 GHz antenna array, on-board J-Link debugger, Packet Trace Interface, and Advanced Energy Monitor.

For engineers reviewing the BG22-PK6022A datasheet, BG22-PK6022A pinout, BG22-PK6022A application, or BG22-PK6022A equivalent, this kit delivers production-ready RF evaluation capability for Bluetooth 5.1 direction finding, low-power wireless sensor networks, and embedded RTLS prototyping - with full debug, power profiling, and packet analysis support out of the box.

Technical Context

The BG22-PK6022A combines the BRD4191A radio board - featuring the EFR32BG22C224F512IM40 SoC (512 kB Flash, 32 kB RAM), dual-polarized 2.4 GHz antenna array, and RF switch control signals (PC00–PC06) - with the BRD4002A mainboard offering variable VMCU (1.8–3.6 V), Ethernet/USB debug, AEM, and Virtual COM port. The Mini Simplicity+ interface (12-pin) provides SWD, SWO, PTI_DATA/FRAME, and VCOM signals for synchronized debugging and trace.

Power delivery is configurable via slide switch (AEM/USB/BAT), with AEM-mode enabling high-resolution current profiling of the EFR32BG22 under real-world RF load. The kit supports external target debugging and isolates board controller (250 mA) and target (VMCU) power domains to maintain debug continuity during battery operation.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
Kit Composition	BRD4191A radio board + BRD4002A mainboard + BRD8010B adapter + Mini Simplicity+ cable
SoC Core	EF32BG22C224F512IM40: ARM Cortex-M33, 512 kB Flash, 32 kB RAM, Bluetooth 5.1 AoA/AoD support
RF Performance	2.4 GHz band; 6 dBm conducted output; optimized dual-polarized antenna array for sub-5° AoA accuracy
Debug Interfaces	J-Link onboard (USB/Ethernet); Packet Trace Interface (PTI); Virtual COM port (VCOM_TX/RX/RTS/CTS)
Power Profiling	Advanced Energy Monitor (AEM) with ≥1 MHz sampling, real-time current/voltage correlation to code execution
Connectivity	Mini Simplicity+ (12-pin, 1.27 mm pitch); breakout pads (20 pins, including PA05–PA08, PC00–PC06); EXP header

Availability

BG22-PK6022A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for Bluetooth direction finding prototyping, real-time location system (RTLS) validation, and low-power wireless sensor network development requiring stable component supply, full debug toolchain integration, and production-representative RF test environments.

Supply support for BG22-PK6022A includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Silicon Labs is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in secure, energy-efficient wireless SoCs and development tools for IoT applications.

The BG22-PK6022A belongs to Silicon Labs' Wireless Pro Kit product line, designed specifically to accelerate Bluetooth 5.1 direction finding and multiprotocol (Bluetooth/Zigbee/Thread) wireless development with integrated hardware, firmware, and software tooling.

FAQ

What is the BG22-PK6022A and how does it differ from standalone radio boards?

The BG22-PK6022A is a complete Wireless Pro Kit that includes the BRD4191A BG22 Direction Finding Radio Board, BRD4002A Wireless Pro Kit Mainboard, BRD8010B Debug Adapter, and Mini Simplicity+ cable. Unlike standalone radio boards such as BG22-RB4191A, the BG22-PK6022A provides full out-of-box debug, power profiling, and packet analysis capabilities - eliminating the need for separate mainboards or adapters. It is pre-integrated for immediate AoA/AoD development using Silicon Labs Simplicity Studio.

Which SoC is used on the BG22-PK6022A's radio board, and what are its key memory and RF specs?

The BG22-PK6022A's BRD4191A radio board integrates the EFR32BG22C224F512IM40 SoC: an ARM Cortex-M33 MCU with 512 kB Flash, 32 kB RAM, Bluetooth 5.1 protocol stack support for Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD), and 2.4 GHz RF transceiver delivering up to 6 dBm conducted output power. Its antenna array is optimized for high-accuracy direction finding in real-time locationing applications.

Does the BG22-PK6022A support power consumption profiling, and how is it implemented?

Yes, the BG22-PK6022A supports high-fidelity power profiling via the Advanced Energy Monitor (AEM) on the BRD4002A mainboard. When the power switch is set to AEM mode, a low-noise linear regulator supplies the EFR32BG22 at programmable VMCU (1.8–3.6 V), while AEM samples current at ≥1 MHz and correlates measurements directly to source code execution in Simplicity Studio. This enables precise energy debugging for battery-powered RTLS edge nodes.

What debug and trace interfaces are accessible through the BG22-PK6022A's Mini Simplicity+ connector?

The BG22-PK6022A's Mini Simplicity+ connector (12-pin, 1.27 mm pitch) provides Serial Wire Debug (SWDIO/SWCLK), Serial Wire Output (SWO), Packet Trace Interface (PTI_DATA/PTI_FRAME), Virtual COM signals (VCOM_TX/VCOM_RX/VCOM_RTS/VCOM_CTS), RESET, and VMCU/GND. These enable simultaneous firmware debugging, real-time packet trace, UART communication with flow control, and target voltage monitoring - all critical for validating AoA timing and RF protocol behavior.

Can the BG22-PK6022A be used with external hardware beyond the included boards?

Yes, the BG22-PK6022A supports external hardware integration via multiple interfaces: the 20-pin breakout pads expose EFR32BG22 I/Os (including PA05–PA08 and PC00–PC06 for RF switch control), the 2x40-pin EXP header connects expansion boards, and the Mini Simplicity+ connector allows connection to third-party debuggers or custom carrier boards. The BRD4002A mainboard also provides Ethernet and USB host interfaces for external device debugging and network analysis.

BG22-PK6022A Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Series:: Blue Gecko

Packaging:: Box

Product Status:: Active

Type:: Transceiver; Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE)

Frequency:: 2.4GHz

Contents:: Board(s), Cable(s)

Utilized IC / Part:: EFR32BG22

BG22-PK6022A FAQ

1.How can I place an order for BG22-PK6022A through Aetrix?

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5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for BG22-PK6022A?

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6.How does Aetrix verify that BG22-PK6022A is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?

All BG22-PK6022A products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that BG22-PK6022A meets industry standards.

7.What is the process for return or replacement of BG22-PK6022A?

All BG22-PK6022A units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with BG22-PK6022A, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:

1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.

2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.

3.The BG22-PK6022A part is unused and in its original packaging.

Return procedure for BG22-PK6022A:

1.Submit a request within 90 days.

2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.

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