ZigBit Amp is an amplified IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee 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 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) |
6 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 Amp module is compatible with all three stack configurations available from MeshNetics
- BitCloud ZigBee PRO-certified 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.
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: ZDM-A1281-PN (new: MNZB-A24-UFL)
Description: Amplified 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBeeTM OEM Module with U.FL Antenna Connector
ZigBee PRO Stack and Software Development Kit
BitCloud is a full-featured, 2nd generation embedded software stack implementing
ZigBee PRO feature set. The stack provides a software development platform for reliable,
scalable, and secure wireless applications running on MeshNetics ZigBit
modules. BitCloud is designed to support a broad ecosystem of
user-defined applications addressing diverse requirements and enabling a
full spectrum of software customization. Primary application domains include
home automation, commercial building automation, automated meter
reading, asset tracking, and industrial automation.
Key Features
- Full ZigBee PRO and ZigBee compliance
- Easy-to-use C API and serial AT commands available
- Ultimate in data reliability with true mesh routing
- Large network support (100s of devices)
- Optimized for ultra low power consumption (5-15 years battery life)
- Extensive security API
- Over-the-air software update capability
- Flexible and easy to use developer tools
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SerialNet AT Commands Set
Free Serial AT Commands for Easy Application Prototyping
SerialNet allows programming of the ZigBit RF module-based sensor board via serial AT-command interface. SerialNet is layered on top of BitCloud IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee PRO software stack and offers the following features:
- Extensive command set with standard diagnostic messages
- No need to program the MCU directly
- Private profile with easy-to-use serial command interface
- Highly structured way to access most functionality of BitCloud stack
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MeshNetics OpenMAC
Open Source IEEE802.15.4 Media Access Control (MAC) layer
OpenMAC is MeshNetics' open source implementation of IEEE 802.15.4 Media Access Control (MAC) layer.
OpenMAC has been ported to several AVR-based platforms, including MeshNetics' own ZigBit OEM Module and Atmel's RF Accessory (RZ502) and Demonstration (RZ200) Kits. It is supplied complete with code samples and device drivers and allows experienced users to jump start WSN application development on top of it and modify its internals to suit specific application needs.
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