This is an embedded Ethernet development kit that includes hardware and software for developing real-world embedded Ethernet applications using the industry proven CMX Micronet™ protocol stack and high-performance Silicon Laboratories microcontrollers. The kit includes a C8051F120 target board, AB4 Ethernet development board, USB debug adapter, and all necessary cables for debugging the MCU and connecting it to an Ethernet network.
The Embedded Ethernet Development Kit (Ethernet-DK) includes a C8051F120 target board, an AB4 Ethernet development board, a USB debug adapter, power adapter and cables. It is designed to help developers create embedded Ethernet applications using Silicon Labs' CMX Micronet™ protocol stack and microcontrollers.
This guide walks you through hardware assembly, network connection options, IP address configuration, software installation from the supplied CD, and a step‑by‑step tutorial that builds a basic web server using the TCP/IP Configuration Wizard.
| Microcontroller | C8051F120, 100 MIPS, 128 kB Flash, 8 kB RAM |
|---|---|
| Ethernet controller | CP2200 |
| Power adapter | Universal 100‑240 V, 50‑60 Hz AC to DC |
| Debug interface | USB to JTAG/C2 Debug Adapter |
Connect the AB4 Ethernet Development Board directly to the PC with an Ethernet crossover cable, then configure the PC with a static IP address as described in the guide.
The embedded web server can use any address from 10.10.10.0 to 10.10.10.254, except 10.10.10.80 which is reserved for the PC.