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[ZigBit 900 MHz Wireless Modules]
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1.
Introduction
1.1
Summary
ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN ZigBit
®
is an ultra-compact and low-power 900 MHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee
®
OEM module from
Atmel
®
. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from Atmel, this module uses the AT86RF212B [4]
700/800/900 MHz ISM band Transceiver alone on a very compact Module design that provides the customer to
integrate the module to any of the recommended Atmel’s Microcontrollers that the application fits. The radio transceiver
provides high data rates from 20 kb/s up to 1 Mb/s, frame handling, outstanding receiver sensitivity and high transmit
output power enabling a very robust wireless communication. The module is designed for wireless sensing, monitoring,
control, data acquisition applications, to name a few. This ZigBit module eliminates the need for costly and time-
consuming RF development, and shortens time-to-market for wireless applications.
The module has an MS-147 RF connector that can be used as an RF test port. The built-in chip antenna is designed
and tuned for the ZigBit design to enable quick integration of the ZigBit into any application.
1.2
Applications
The 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.
For detailed Software support information, please visit www.atmel.com/wireless
The applications include, but are not limited to:
Building automation & monitoring
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Lighting controls
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Wireless smoke- and CO-detectors
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Structural integrity monitoring
HVAC monitoring & control
Inventory management
Environmental monitoring
Security
Water metering
Industrial monitoring
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Machinery condition and performance monitoring
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Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity, vibration, etc.
Automated meter reading (AMR)
1.3
Abbreviations and acronyms
ADC
Analog-to-Digital Converter
API
Application Programming Interface
DC
Direct Current
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
GPIO
General Purpose Input/Output
