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Silicon Labs XG27-PK6017A

Name: XG27-PK6017A
Brand: Silicon Labs
SKU: XG27-PK6017A
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Part No.:: XG27-PK6017A

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Category:: RF, RFID, Wireless Evaluation Boards

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Datasheet:: XG27-PK6017A.pdf

Description:: EFR32XG27 2.4 GHZ PRO KIT BUCK

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Overview

XG27-PK6017A from Silicon Labs is a compact, low-cost development kit based on the EFR32BG27C140F768IM40 Wireless Gecko SoC, featuring Bluetooth 5.2 Direction Finding, integrated 2.4 GHz ceramic antenna, and six on-board sensors (humidity/temperature, ambient light, hall effect, 6-axis inertial, stereo PDM microphones) for rapid prototyping of battery-powered IoT edge devices.

For engineers reviewing the XG27-PK6017A datasheet, XG27-PK6017A pinout, XG27-PK6017A application, or XG27-PK6017A equivalent, this page delivers verified hardware specifications, power architecture details, sensor interface enable logic, USB/J-Link debug capabilities, and OTA-ready flash configuration - all essential for embedded firmware development, energy profiling, and wireless sensor node validation.

Technical Context

The XG27-PK6017A integrates the EFR32BG27 SoC (Cortex-M33 @ 76.8 MHz, 512 kB Flash, 32 kB RAM) with dedicated power-domain control signals (EFR32_SENSOR_EN, EFR32_MIC_EN, EFR32_IMU_EN) enabling per-peripheral power gating to achieve sub-µA board-level sleep current (0.4 µA typical). All sensors - Si7021, VEML6035, Si7210, ICM-20648, and SPK0641HT4H-1 - are connected via isolated I²C/SPI/PDM buses with hardware-level enable switches.

Debugging is supported through an on-board SEGGER J-Link (USB Micro-B), delivering virtual COM port, Packet Trace Interface (PTI), and Mini Simplicity connector access to Advanced Energy Monitoring (AEM) and packet-level RF analysis. Power management includes automatic USB/battery switchover, CR2032 coin cell support, and direct VMCU injection via Mini Simplicity for calibrated current measurement.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
Target SoC	EF32BG27C140F768IM40: 76.8 MHz Cortex-M33 with FPU, 512 kB flash, 32 kB RAM, Bluetooth 5.2 Direction Finding, integrated PA (8 dBm TX)
On-board Sensors	Si7021 (RH/temp), VEML6035 (ambient light), Si7210 (hall effect), ICM-20648 (6-axis IMU), dual SPK0641HT4H-1 (stereo PDM mics)
Memory	8 Mbit Macronix MX25R8035F SPI flash for OTA updates and data logging; deep power-down current ≤0.007 µA
Power Options	USB Micro-B (5 V), CR2032 coin cell (2.0–3.3 V), or Mini Simplicity connector (3.3 V); automatic switchover and reverse-current protection
Debug Interfaces	SEGGER J-Link onboard (SWD), Virtual COM port, PTI, Mini Simplicity connector for AEM and external debugger integration
Minimum Board Current	0.4 µA typical with EFR32BG27 in EM4S, USB disconnected, all peripherals in sleep or disabled state
Antenna	Integrated 2.4 GHz ceramic chip antenna, pre-matched for FCC/ETSI compliance; no external RF tuning required

Availability

XG27-PK6017A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for Bluetooth 5.2 sensor node development, ultra-low-power environmental monitoring, voice-enabled edge AI prototyping, and industrial condition-based maintenance requiring stable component supply and full toolchain support.

Supply support for XG27-PK6017A 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 XG27-PK6017A belongs to the xG27 Dev Kit family, designed specifically to accelerate development of battery-operated, sensor-rich Bluetooth LE and Matter-over-Thread edge devices using the EFR32BG27 platform.

FAQ

What is the target device on the XG27-PK6017A development kit?

The XG27-PK6017A features the EFR32BG27C140F768IM40 Wireless Gecko SoC - a Bluetooth 5.2-certified, 76.8 MHz Cortex-M33 MCU with 512 kB flash, 32 kB RAM, integrated 2.4 GHz radio (8 dBm TX), and Secure Boot with Root of Trust. This SoC serves as the central processing and wireless communication engine for all on-board peripherals and user applications running on the XG27-PK6017A.

Does the XG27-PK6017A support Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates?

Yes, the XG27-PK6017A includes an 8 Mbit Macronix MX25R8035F ultra-low-power SPI flash memory explicitly designated for OTA firmware updates and non-volatile data logging. The flash supports deep power-down mode (≤0.007 µA) and is directly interfaced to the EFR32BG27 SoC, enabling robust, field-upgradable firmware deployment without external memory controllers - a core capability validated in the XG27-PK6017A's reference design and Simplicity Studio BSP.

How are the on-board sensors powered and enabled on the XG27-PK6017A?

The XG27-PK6017A uses discrete GPIO-controlled enable signals - EFR32_SENSOR_EN (for Si7021, VEML6035, Si7210), EFR32_MIC_EN (for dual PDM microphones), and EFR32_IMU_EN (for ICM-20648) - to gate power and bus connectivity per sensor group. These signals must be actively driven high by application firmware before sensor initialization; floating states are prohibited. This architecture enables precise, software-defined power domain control critical to achieving the XG27-PK6017A's 0.4 µA minimum board current.

Can the XG27-PK6017A be powered solely by a CR2032 coin cell battery?

Yes, the XG27-PK6017A includes a CR2032 coin cell holder and supports operation across 2.0–3.3 V battery input. Its power architecture features automatic switchover between USB and battery sources, reverse-current protection, and optimized low-voltage regulation - allowing sustained ultra-low-power operation (e.g., EM4S sleep at 0.4 µA) without USB. Battery-only use also eliminates LDO self-heating, improving thermal accuracy of the Si7021 temperature sensor on the XG27-PK6017A.

What debugging interfaces does the XG27-PK6017A provide out-of-the-box?

The XG27-PK6017A ships with an integrated SEGGER J-Link debugger accessible via USB Micro-B, delivering SWD programming, real-time debugging, Virtual COM port (UART bridging), and Packet Trace Interface (PTI) for wireless packet analysis. Additionally, the Mini Simplicity connector exposes AEM, SWV, and PTI pins for use with external Silicon Labs debuggers - enabling advanced energy profiling and RF network diagnostics without modifying the XG27-PK6017A hardware.

XG27-PK6017A Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: Silicon Labs

Series:: -

Packaging:: Box

Product Status:: Active

Type:: Transceiver; 802.15.4 (Zigbee®), Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE)

Frequency:: 2.4GHz

Contents:: Board(s)

Utilized IC / Part:: EFR32xG27

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