ZigBit RF modules certified as ZigBee PRO
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Posted to News on 17th Apr 2008, 14:49

ZigBit RF modules certified as ZigBee PRO

MeshNetics is announcing the successful completion of the ZigBee PRO certification of its line of ZigBit RF modules. The ZigBit modules are claimed to lead the industry already in such important characteristics as range performance, power consumption and compact form factor. The ZigBee PRO compliance of MeshNetics' ZigBeeNet stack software, verified by National Technical Systems (NTS), ensures that the latest ZigBee PRO feature set is available in combination with the best-in-class hardware performance.

ZigBit RF modules certified as ZigBee PRO

Alexey Rybakov, Managing Director of MeshNetics ZigBit Business Unit, says: "The recent ZigBee PRO certification of our ZigBeeNet stack comes as a logical continuation of our 'single vendor' approach. That means when a customer buys a ZigBee module from us, they receive a complete package that includes the hardware, software and technical support - all from a single source. So far, MeshNetics is the only ZigBee module vendor who can offer this."

Osman Sakr, Chief Technology Officer of NTS, adds: "NTS has worked closely with the ZigBee Alliance to help develop the ZigBee PRO certification programme. We are pleased to assist manufacturers such as MeshNetics in bringing ZigBee products to the market and having them officially certified to verify that they meet the standards developed by the ZigBee Alliance."

The new ZigBeeNet embedded software stack provides a software development platform for reliable, scalable and secure wireless applications running on MeshNetics ZigBit modules. ZigBeeNet is designed to support a broad ecosystem of user-designed applications addressing diverse requirements and enabling a full spectrum of software customisation. Primary application areas include industrial automation, smart energy, home automation, commercial building automation, automated meter reading and asset tracking.

Incorporating three years' worth of wireless system design experience, field work and actual user feedback, the ZigBeeNet stack offers full ZigBee PRO functionality without sacrificing convenience or ease of use. ZigBeeNet's target audience is system designers, embedded programmers and hardware engineers evaluating, prototyping and deploying wireless devices and products built around the ZigBit hardware platform.

The key features of the ZigBeeNet include:

  • Full ZigBee PRO and ZigBee compliance
  • Easy-to-use C API and serial AT commands
  • Data reliability with true mesh routing
  • Large network support
  • Optimisation for ultra-low power consumption (5-15 years' battery life)
  • Extensive security API including AES 128 support
  • Over-the-air software update capability
  • Flexible and easy-to-use developer tools

ZigBeeNet is available for immediate download as a ZigBee development kit software upgrade at www.meshnetics.com/support. The software development kit includes extensive documentation, a standard set of libraries comprising multiple components of the stack, sample user applications in source code as well as a complete set of peripheral drivers (also in source code) for the supported platforms.

MeshNetics' line of tiny ZigBit RF modules includes regular and amplified versions. Both versions support multiple antenna options. All modules are based on Atmel's silicon. The ZigBit modules carry FCC, IC and CE certifications and are RoHS-compliant. As a single-source provider of hardware and software products, MeshNetics provides software updates, dedicated design-in support and RF design assistance. For more information on MeshNetics 802.15.4/ZigBee modules and ZigBee software, visit www.meshnetics.com.


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