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Silicon Labs RD-0078-0201

Name: RD-0078-0201
Brand: Silicon Labs
SKU: RD-0078-0201
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Part No.:: RD-0078-0201

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Category:: RF, RFID, Wireless Evaluation Boards

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Datasheet:: RD-0078-0201.pdf

Description:: ZIGBEE OCCUPANCY SENSOR KIT

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Overview

RD-0078-0201 from Silicon Labs is a pre-certified Zigbee 3.0 occupancy sensor reference design kit built around the EFR32MG1P232F256GM48 wireless MCU, Si7021 temperature/humidity sensor, and Si1133 ambient light sensor. It delivers ultra-low-power operation (5-year battery life on 2×AAA), supports motion detection up to 12 m with a 90° Fresnel lens, and ships preloaded with the Z3OccupancySensor application firmware for immediate out-of-box evaluation in home automation systems.

For engineers reviewing the RD-0078-0201 datasheet, RD-0078-0201 pinout, RD-0078-0201 application, or RD-0078-0201 equivalent, this page provides verified hardware architecture, FCC pre-certified RF performance, Zigbee 3.0 cluster support (0x0107 device ID), debug interface specifications, and integration guidance for rapid proof-of-concept development.

Technical Context

The RD-0078-0201 implements a Zigbee Sleepy End Device topology with EFR32MG1P232F256GM48 SoC operating at 38.4 MHz, 2.1–3.6 V supply, and +13 dBm transmit power using an inverted-F PCB antenna. It integrates dual-element PIR sensing via Excelitas PYD1698 in TOS-4 package with programmable persistence modes (TEST/NORM jumper-selectable).

Firmware runs EmberZNet PRO stack with certified Zigbee 3.0 clusters including Occupancy Sensing (0x0406), Temperature Measurement (0x0402), Relative Humidity (0x0405), Illuminance (0x0400), and OTA Boot Loading (0x0019). Hardware includes 1024 kB SPI flash for firmware updates, Mini Simplicity debug interface (10-pin), and tamper-detection switch SW2.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
Zigbee Standard	Zigbee 3.0 compliant; certified device ID 0x0107 for occupancy sensor role in home automation networks.
Wireless MCU	EF32MG1P232F256GM48: ARM Cortex-M4, 256 kB flash, 64 kB RAM, 38.4 MHz crystal, AES128 crypto acceleration.
Battery Life	5 years on two AAA batteries; enabled by ultra-low-power sleep current and motion-triggered wake-up architecture.
Sensing Elements	Excelitas PYD1698 PIR (TOS-4), Si7021 RH/T, Si1133 ambient light - all I²C-connected with calibrated factory firmware.
RF Performance	+13 dBm output power, PCB inverted-F antenna, FCC Part 15 pre-certified; 12 m motion detection range at 0.5 m/s.
Debug Interface	10-pin Mini Simplicity connector supporting UART (PA0/PA1), SWD (PF0–PF2), and packet trace (PB12/PB13).
Operating Range	0°C to 55°C ambient; designed for indoor residential/commercial environments with plastic housing and reverse-battery protection.

Availability

RD-0078-0201 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for Zigbee 3.0 occupancy sensing, smart home automation gateway interoperability testing, and low-power wireless sensor node prototyping requiring stable component supply and pre-certified RF compliance.

Supply support for RD-0078-0201 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 software for IoT applications, with leadership in Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth mesh ecosystems.

RD-0078-0201 belongs to Silicon Labs' reference design portfolio targeting rapid development of certified, battery-powered Zigbee end devices - specifically optimized for occupancy, environmental, and lighting-aware home automation sensors.

FAQ

What is the primary function of RD-0078-0201?

RD-0078-0201 is a complete, pre-programmed Zigbee 3.0 occupancy sensor reference design kit. It functions as a certified Sleepy End Device that detects motion via PIR, reports ambient temperature/humidity/light, and communicates securely over Zigbee networks - all without firmware modification. RD-0078-0201 enables immediate evaluation of interoperability with Zigbee gateways and ecosystem integration.

Does RD-0078-0201 require external programming hardware to operate?

No - RD-0078-0201 ships fully functional out of the box with preloaded Z3OccupancySensor firmware and operates immediately upon battery insertion. Programming hardware (e.g., SLSDA001A debug adapter) is only required for firmware reprogramming or debugging; RD-0078-0201 does not need it for basic occupancy sensing, network joining, or sensor reporting.

What Zigbee clusters does RD-0078-0201 support?

RD-0078-0201 implements Zigbee 3.0 pre-certifiable clusters including Basic (0x0000), Power Configuration (0x0001), Identify (0x0003), OTA Boot Loading (0x0019), Occupancy Sensing (0x0406), Temperature Measurement (0x0402), Relative Humidity (0x0405), Illuminance Measurement (0x0400), and Diagnostics (0x0B05). All are active and tested per EmberZNet PRO 6.0+.

How is motion detection configured on RD-0078-0201?

Motion detection on RD-0078-0201 uses the Excelitas PYD1698 dual-element PIR sensor with a 17-zone Fresnel lens. Detection persistence is jumper-selectable via J1 header: TEST mode holds occupied state for 7 seconds (for installation), NORM mode extends it to 15 minutes (for battery optimization). Both modes trigger Zigbee occupancy reports on motion event.

Is RD-0078-0201 FCC-certified?

Yes - RD-0078-0201 is FCC Part 15 pre-certified as shipped, covering its 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio, inverted-F PCB antenna, and full system-level emissions. Certification applies to the complete reference design including EFR32MG1P232F256GM48, Si7021, Si1133, and mechanical housing - no additional RF validation is required for baseline deployment.

RD-0078-0201 Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Series:: -

Packaging:: Box

Product Status:: Obsolete

Type:: Transceiver; 802.15.4 (Zigbee®)

Frequency:: 2.4GHz

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