Dear ATMEL AT88CK201STK customer,
Thank you for selecting the AT88CK201STK evaluation kit. We hope this kit will be a useful
platform as you explore the full potential of the CryptoRF Reader chip, AT88RF1354, and the
CryptoRF memory products.
The AT88CK201STK is designed to be used with Atmel’s JTAGICE mkII debugger, AVR Studio
developer’s suite and the ATMEL Crypto Evaluation Studio (ACES). This seamless toolchain
provides a convenient and powerful environment for generating, debugging and testing your
embedded software. For more information on these and other CryptoRF development tools,
visit www.atmel.com/cryptokits.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE!
Atmel posts frequent updates to the AT88CK201STK software and documentation on our web-
site. You may download the latest version for free from www.atmel.com/cryptokits.
Should you experience problems with this kit, please ensure that you have downloaded and
installed the latest software version before contacting an Atmel sales representative.
Thank you for your interest in ATMEL CryptoRF product.
AT88CK201STK Getting Started Guide
Features
CryptoRF™
AT88RF1354
Reader Board
A
T88CK201STK Getting
Started Guide
Installing ACES (ATMEL CRYPTO EVALUATION STUDIO)
Configuring the board for SPI mode
Powering the board
Reading a tag
1 Introduction
AT88CK201STK is a Crypt oRF read er Starter Kit, which can be used as a
reference design and development system for the AT88RF1354 RF reader
IC.
Contents:
AT88CK201BK modular CryptoRF reader board
AT88Microbase for demos and development
Common 10-PIN header for any Atmel STK and EVK
CryptoRF development library
JTAG, LED, and buzzer for debug and feedback
CryptoRF tag assortment and USB cable
Figure 1-1 AT88CK201 Starter Kit
2 Quick Start Guide
1. Installing ACES
Go to www.atmel.com/cryptokits to download and install the latest ACES.
2. Configuring the board for SPI mode
Ensure K1 is in SPI mode.
3. Powering up the board
The AT88CK201STK is a USB powered device. The AT88Mi crobase can be directly inserted into
the USB port or be used with the 6” USB cable provided.
SPI
TWI
SPI
TWI
K1
TWI Position K1
SPI Position
Power LED
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Upon receiving power, the blue power LED “LEDP” will light.
4. Reading a tag
Insert the AT88CK201STK into a USB port (Section 2 )
Launch ACES
ACES will acknowledge the kit by displaying the kit name.
Place a tag on the antenna portion of the AT88CK201 STK.
The “CRF detected” row will now indicate the device number.
Kit Name
4 Quick Start Guide
Congratulation, your AT88CK201STK is up and running
See ACES online Help for additional information
5. References and further information
A complete reference design including schematics, Gerber files, BOM, Hardware User Guide,
development and demonstration software is conveniently downloadable from the internet at
www.atmel.com/cryptokits.
6. EVALUATION BOARD/KIT IMPORTANT NOTICE
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