C8051F996DK Silicon Laboratories Inc, C8051F996DK Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: C8051F996DK
• Description: KIT DEV FOR C8051F996
• Manufacturer: Silicon Laboratories Inc
• Type: MCUr

Specifications of C8051F996DK

• Contents: Board, Batteries, Cables, CDs, Debug Adapter, Documentation, Power Adapter
• Processor To Be Evaluated: C8051F996
• Processor Series: C8051F98x
• Interface Type: USB
• Operating Supply Voltage: 3 V
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With/related Products: C8051F996
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 336-1963

4. Software Installation
The included CD-ROM contains the Silicon Labs Integrated Development Environment (IDE), 8051 evaluation
toolset, optional software utilities, and additional documentation. Insert the CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
An installer will automatically launch, allowing you to install the IDE software or read documentation by clicking
buttons on the Installation Panel. If the installer does not automatically start when you insert the CD-ROM, run
autorun.exe found in the root directory of the CD-ROM. Refer to the ReleaseNotes.txt file on the CD-ROM for the
latest information regarding known problems and restrictions.
4.1. System Requirements
The following are the system requirements necessary to run the debug and programming tools:
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4.2. Development Tools Installation
To install the IDE, utilities, and code examples, perform the following steps:
1. Click on the "Install Development Tools" button on the installation utility's startup screen.
2. In the Kit Selection box that appears, choose the C8051F996-DK development kit from the list of options.
3. In the next screen, choose “Components to be Installed”. The programs necessary to download and debug on
4. Installers selected in Step 3 will execute in sequence, prompting the user as they install programs,
4.3. CP210x USB to UART VCP Driver Installation
The C8051F996 Target Board includes a Silicon Labs CP2103 USB-to-UART Bridge Controller. Device drivers for
the CP2103 need to be installed before PC software such as HyperTerminal can communicate with the target
board over the USB connection. If the "Install CP210x Drivers" option is selected during installation, a driver
“unpacker” utility will launch.
1. Follow the steps to copy the driver files to the desired location. The default directory is C:\SiLabs\MCU\CP210x.
2. The final window will give an option to install the driver on the target system. Select the “Launch the CP210x VCP Driver
3. If selected, the driver installer will now launch, providing an option to specify the driver installation location. After pressing
4. If the “Launch the CP210x VCP Driver Installer” option was not selected in step 3, the installer can be found in the location
5. To complete the installation process, connect the included USB cable between the host computer and the USB connector
6. If needed, the driver files can be uninstalled by selecting “Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Removal” option
Pentium-class host PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 or newer.
One available USB port.
the MCU are the Silicon Labs IDE and the 8051 Evaluation Toolset. The CP210x Drivers are necessary to
use the UART capabilities of the target board. See Section 4.3. for more information about installing the
CP210x drivers. See Section 5. for an overview of all applicable software included on the CD-ROM.
documentation, and drivers.
Installer” option if you are ready to install the driver.
the “Install” button, the installer will search your system for copies of previously installed CP210x Virtual COM Port drivers. It
will let you know when your system is up to date. The driver files included in this installation have been certified by Microsoft.
specified in step 2, by default C:\SiLabs\MCU\CP210x\Windows_2K_XP_S2K3_Vista. At this location, run
CP210xVCPInstaller.exe.
(P3) on the C8051F996 Target Board. Windows will automatically finish the driver installation. Information windows will pop
up from the taskbar to show the installation progress.
in the “Add or Remove Programs” window.
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