ATZB-RF-212B-0-U_14 Datasheet, PDF (3/21 Pages) ATMEL Corporation – ZIGBIT 900MHZ WIRELESS MODULES

1. Introduction
1.1 Summary
ATZB-RF-212B-0-U ZigBit^® is an ultra-compact and low-power 900MHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee^® OEM module from
Atmel. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from Atmel, this module uses the AT86RF212B [3]
700/800/900MHz ISM band Transceiver alone on a very compact module design that provides the customer to integrate
the module to any of the recommended Atmel Microcontrollers that the application fits. The radio transceiver provides
high data rates from 20kb/s up to 1Mb/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 a U.FL RF connector that can be used to connect any of the approved antennae¹ – cable assembly.
This gives freedom for applications to choose the right type of external antenna that can be mounted on an end product.
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 http://www.atmel.com/products/wireless.
The applications include, but are not limited to:
• Building automation & monitoring
o Lighting controls
o Wireless smoke- and CO-detectors
o Structural integrity monitoring
• HVAC monitoring & control
• Inventory management
• Environmental monitoring
• Security
• Water metering
• Industrial monitoring
o Machinery condition and performance monitoring
o Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity, vibration, etc.
• Automated meter reading (AMR)
Notes: 1. External antenna must be selected from a list of approved antennae.
ATZB-RF-212B-0-U [ZigBit 900MHz Wireless Modules]
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