ATZB-X0-256-3-0-C_14 Datasheet, PDF (3/28 Pages) ATMEL Corporation – ZIGBIT 2.4GHZ WIRELESS MODULES

1. Introduction
1.1 Summary
ATZB-X0-256-3-0-C ZigBit^® is an ultra-compact and low-power 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee^® OEM module from
Atmel. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from Atmel, this module uses the ATxmega256A3U [1]
Microcontroller and AT86RF233 [5] 2.4GHz ISM band transceiver. The radio transceiver provides high data rates from
250kb/s up to 2Mb/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 http://www.atmel.com/products/wireless.
The application areas include, but are not limited to:
• Building automation and 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)
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
HAF
High Frequency
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