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ZigBit
Amp is an amplified IEEE
802.15.4/ZigBee RF module.
Its unique RF design
achieves a rare
combination of the
industry-leading range
performance and low power
consumption. The ZigBit
Amp module’s small
footprint of less than a
square inch of space makes
the integration easy,
while the built-in U.FL
antenna connector enables
rapid design-in, and
provides flexibility in
using a different external
antenna for every
application.
ZigBit
Module Hardware Platform
ZigBit
Amp is based on the
industry leading Atmel’s
AVR Z-link hardware
platform. The combined RF
track boasts -104 dBm of
Rx sensitivity and 20 dBm
of Tx power. The low power
amplifier maximizes the
range while keeping the
power consumption at a
minimum. The best-in-class
link budget of 124 dB
guarantees ZigBit Amp a
much longer effective
range than that of the
modules with lower link
budgets.
ZigBit Amp
Module Key Features
- Best-in-class
outdoor range: Over
2.5 miles (4,000 m)
- High
RX sensitivity (-104
dBm)
- Outperforming
link budget (124 dB)
- Very
low power consumption
(10 µA in sleep mode)
- Ultra
compact size (38.0 x
13.5 x 2.0 mm)
- Rapid
design-in with onboard
U.FL connector
- 802.15.4
/ ZigBee stack
featuring
self-organizing,
self-healing mesh
network
ZigBit
RF Module Specifications
| Parameter |
ZigBit
Amp |
| Frequency
band |
2.400
— 2.483 GHz |
| Number
of channels |
16 |
| Data
rate |
250
kbps |
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| Sensitivity
(PER 1%) |
-104
dBm |
| Max
Output Power |
+20
dBm |
| Transmitter
Output Power |
-2 to
+20 dBm |
| Supply
voltage |
3.0
– 3.6 V |
| Current
consumption, RX |
23 mA |
| Current
consumption, TX |
50 mA |
| Current
consumption
(Sleep mode) |
10 µA |
| Flash
memory |
128
kB |
| RAM |
8
kB |
| EEPROM |
4
kB |
| Operating
Temperature |
-40
— +85 °C |
Supported
External Interfaces
- USART/SPI,
I2C, 1-wire
- UART
with CTS/RTS control
- JTAG
- 9
spare GPIOs (up to 25
GPIOs total)
- 2
spare IRQ lines
- 4
ADC lines
ZigBee
Software Options: BitCloud
stack, SerialNet, and
OpenMAC
ZigBit
module is compatible with
all three stack
configurations available
from MeshNetics
- BitCloud
is a robust 802.15.4 /
ZigBee PRO software
stack that is tailored
for easy-to-use
networking in sensing,
control, monitoring
and data acquisition
applications. It
supports mesh and tree
network topologies.
- SerialNet
is used for
programming of the
module via serial
AT-command interface.
SerialNet emulates
standard BitCloud
functionality so that
developers can control
BitCloud stack without
any need to program
the MCU directly.
- OpenMAC
is MeshNetics’ open
source implementation
of IEEE 802.15.4 MAC
layer intended for
embedded software
experts and
enthusiasts. It
supports star and
point-to-point network
topologies.
Easy
Development with ZigBit
Development Kit
The
ZigBit
Development Kit
enables developers to
write custom embedded
applications using
BitCloud API. It also
provides a convenient way
to assess range
performance and power
consumption of modules in
target physical
environment. Each kit
includes evaluation boards
with sensors, accessories,
software and
documentation.
Superior
Customer Support
Over
the years, MeshNetics has
accumulated a unique range
of first-hand expertise in
software and hardware
design and development.
This wealth of know-how
enables MeshNetics to
provide efficient one-stop
support for both software
and hardware-related
questions. Beyond superior
product support,
MeshNetics offers
professional customization
and design services to
tailor our product line to
clients’ diverse
application requirements.
Ordering
Information
Part
Number: 630000007
Product
: ZDM-A1281-PN
Description: Amplified
2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4 /
ZigBeeTM OEM Module with
U.FL Antenna Connector
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