STM32WBA5x workshop - 3a - How to start evaluation
Channel: STMicroelectronics
Date: 2024-04-08

Simplify your wireless design journey with ST, from MCU selection to RF certification. 

Wireless connectivity has improved existing applications and enabled the development of new devices, which have transformed the way we live and work. 
Discover how to streamline your wireless design journey with STM32 products and ecosystem.

In this workshop, our RF experts will share with you what are the key factors to consider when choosing a wireless MCU. They will present the added value of our wireless offering, which is growing year by year, and explain how the latest STM32WBA MCUs can address your needs. Our experts will walk you through several use cases based on the STM32WBA MCU and show you how its product features and ecosystem can make a difference in your design. 

In this workshop, you will: 
- Learn what criteria to consider when selecting a wireless MCU 
- Understand what benefits the STM32WBA can bring to your project  
- Go through the steps of a Bluetooth® Low Energy development with the STM32WBA MCU 
- Learn how ST experts can ease your RF application development and certification process 
- Know where to find useful resources during and after the workshop to overcome design challenges 

Who should attend? 
- Professionals who are interested in wireless connectivity, whether they are new to the field or seasoned experts. 

Agenda of the session:
- Introduction and agenda
- Why is STM32WBA tailored for your application
- STM32WBA5x Key Features
- How to start evaluation
- LAB: How to build P2P application in 10min
- LAB: Start from STM32WBA chipset & enable a basic discoverable peripheral
- LAB: Add a BLE profile (P2PServer) to your peripheral
- Hardware key features, how to enable, tests, and move to certification with your HW design

Prerequisites:
- PC with MS windows 10 or higher including admin rights. 
- NUCLEO-WBA55CG board
- 1 USB A to USB Type-C cable. 
- smartphone with preinstalled "ST Toolbox" application

Important: prior coming to the workshop, please follow below 2 steps: 

Download and install tools + needed FW libraries as described in sections 2 and 3 here: 
https://rristm.github.io/tomas_materials_v2/stm32ws2023/STM32WBA5xMOOC/master/file_live_1.md/1

Run simple test project as described in section 4 here:
https://rristm.github.io/tomas_materials_v2/stm32ws2023/STM32WBA5xMOOC/master/file_live_1.md/3

In case of any questions, suggestions, feel free to contact us at our forum at:
https://community.st.com

More information about STM32WBA family you can find here:
https://www.st.com/stm32wba

Please share with us your feedback on this MOOC using anonymous survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STM32WBA_WS_MOOC