ZigBit™ 2.4 GHz Amplified Wireless Modules

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Section 1

Introduction

1.1

Summary

ZigBit™ Am p is an ultra-comp act, extended ran ge, low-power, hig h -sensitivity 2.4GHz

IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee

ware platform, this module is enhanced by an output power amplifier and an input low-noise amplifier,

and is designed for wireless sensing, monitoring & control and data acquisition applications. ZigBit Amp

modules eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming RF development, and shortens time to mar-

ket for wireless applications with extended range requirements.

Two different versions of ZigBit 2.4 GHz Amplified modules are available: ATZB-A24-UFL with built-in

U.FL antenna connector and the ATZB-A24-U0 with unbalanced RF output. These modules are an addi-

tion to the ZigBit family represented by ATZB-24-A2 and ATZB-24-B0. In addition Atmel offer the ZigBit

900 MHz Wireless Module ATZB-900-B0 [2].

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Applications

ZigBit module is compatible with robust IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee stack that supports a self-healing, self-

organizing mesh network, while optimizing network traffic and minimizing power consumption. Atmel

offers two stack configurations: BitCloud and SerialNet. BitCloud is a ZigBee PRO certified software

development platform supporting reliable, scalable, and secure wireless applications running on Atmel’s

ZigBit modules. SerialNet allows programming of the module via serial AT-command interface.

The applications include, but are not limited to:

– Lighting controls

– Wireless smoke and CO detectors

– Structural integrity monitoring

– Machinery condition and performance monitoring

– Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity,

vibration, etc.