Atmel Signs Agreement with MeshNetics to Deliver Free ZigBee Stack

MeshNetics eZeeNet ZigBee networking stack software – already part of MeshNetics' own ZigBit IEEE802.15™/ZigBee modules and development kits – is now bundled with Atmel's AVR® Z-Link® chipsets, accessory and demonstration kits at no extra cost to the users.

Datasheets:
Atmel 8-bit AVR MCU
Zigbee IEEE
Meshnetics

Cutting Edge WT32 Bluetooth® Audio Modulee

The WT32 Bluetooth® Audio Module, is the latest addition to the leading range of Bluetooth® modules from BlueGiga. Incorporating CSR’s BlueCore-5 multimedia chipset and supporting the latest Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) wireless technology, WT32 offers its users a pleasant Hi-Fi audio experience. WT32 is designed to require a minimum amount of external components - it’s equipped with Bluetooth® radio, integrated antenna/connector, 16-bit stereo codec, embedded DSP and battery charger.

Datasheet: WT32

Solution Manager from BlueGiga

Bluegiga Solution Manager (BSM) is a web-based remote management and monitoring platform for Bluegiga Access Servers. By using BSM, you can simultaneously upgrade, monitor and configure a large number of Bluegiga Access Servers, instead of configuring each device one-by-one.

Features:
- Provides remote management of Bluegiga Access Server groups
- Easy-to-use graphical user interface
- Can be used over LAN, GPRS, or any other Internet connection type
- Communicates by using secure, encrypted network protocols

BlueGiga Solution Manager

Wireless Technologies to Pioneer Drop-in Networking

Digi introduced the ConnectPort X product family, a line of IP gateways that provide seamless connectivity of ZigBee, Wi-Fi, cellular and Ethernet traffic to centralized applications and databases. The ConnectPort X family is augmented by new families of XBee™ adapters and wall routers that provide end-device connectivity and network extension. These new products signify the introduction of a broader category of
Drop-in Networking solutions requested by Digi customers. Drop-in Networking solutions provide end-to-end wireless connectivity to commercial grade electronic devices in locations where wired infrastructure doesn’t exist or satisfy customer needs.

Datasheets:
ConnecPort X
XBee adapters

Wireless Connectivity to local and remote infrastructure

Digi's point-to-multipoint wireless solutions allow device connectivity in a broad range of applications and include low-cost, short-range Personal Area Network (PAN) radios, high powered Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radios, and long-range Ethernet bridge radios. Available in OEM embedded modules or off-the-shelf configurations (modems, adapters, extenders) these radios enable fast and reliable wireless connectivity to local and remote infrastructure.

a) Modules :

. XBee
. XBeePRO
. XCite
. XStream

b) Off The Shelf Solutions

Wireless Technologies united with Drop-in Networking


		Digi introduced the ConnectPort X product family, a line of IP gateways that provide seamless connectivity of ZigBee, Wi-Fi, cellular and Ethernet traffic to centralized applications and databases. The ConnectPort X family is augmented by new families of XBee™ adapters and wall routers that provide end-device connectivity and network extension. These new products signify the introduction of a broader category of Drop-in Networking. ConnectPortX XBee™ adapters

Drop-in Networking Starter Kit

Digi's Drop-in Networking solutions provide end-to-end wireless connectivity to electronic devices in locations where wired infrastructure does not exist or satisfy customer needs. The new Drop-in Networking Starter Kit demonstrates how Drop-in Networking technology can be used to better manage geographically distributed assets, enhance customer service and even develop alternative sources of service-based revenue.The Drop-in Networking Starter Kit includes all of the hardware and software tools necessary to rapidly deploy a small scale Drop-in Network. The kit showcases the versatility of Digi’s Drop-in Networking solutions and the ability to select from an assortment of embedded and non-embedded options to build an end-to-end drop-in network. The kit also introduces the Python-based programming engine in the new ConnectPort X gateway that gives users the ability to develop custom software applications for advanced data filtering, automated notification and other value-added data analysis routines.

Other Digi Drop-in Networking Products

2.4 GHz RF modems from DIGI


		These reliable data radios send and receive signals up to 1/2 mile in urban environments (through buildings, etc.) and up to 40 miles line-of-sight with high-gain antennas, creating easy-to-implement wireless connectivity. The DIGI data radios can be deployed in a broad range of commercial and industrial applications, including fleet management, automatic meter reading, lighting and irrigation control systems, vending machines, electronic displays, military reconnaissance, point-of-sale terminals and a host of others, to replace a direct cable connection between two devices with an instant wireless link. Datasheet

Thermal Energy Driven Radio Module

EnOcean has developed a thermal energy harvester which is able to power wireless sensor nodes from temperature differentials of only a few Kelvin. This new energy harvester is based on a revolutionary DC/DC converter which automatically starts operation at 20mV. For comparison: the leading conventional DC/DC converters need at least 400mV to start operation - a factor of 40 more! The output power is in the range from micro-watts to milli-watts at 4.5V and depends on the acutal temperature diffential and the used Peltier element. Therefore it is designed for use with EnOcean radio technology in sensors and actuators. A typical thermo-driven sensor consists of a sensor element, a small Peltier element, the new DC/DC converter and an STM110 radio module from EnOcean. Powered by the thermo differential the STM110 will wake up on a regular basis, e.g. every 10s, acquire sensor values and transmit them via a radio signal over a distance of up to 300m. The evaluation kit consists of a DC/DC converter PCB, the STM110 (868MHz for Europe) or STM110C (315MHz for North America) radio module and a Peltier element.

Datasheet

New wireless, batteryless EnOcean EasyfitTM set brings flexibility to home and building automation

EnOcean introduced its Easyfit radio frequency (RF) light switch and receiver set. The product eliminates the need to string power cable from the switch to the light fixture, allowing electricians to locate on/off control switches anywhere in the room. EnOcean’s third wireless innovation to be released to the U.S. market, Easyfit significantly reduces both installation time and cost. Easyfit can run one or a whole set of lights on the same circuit. The product is extremely versatile—it will equip incandescent lights, fluorescent lights, ceiling fans, motors, pumps, or any other on/off circuit. A single switch set can manage loads of up to 1000 watts. What’s more, it requires no maintenance ever. The system is rated for 20 years’ use under normal conditions.

Easyfit datasheet

Internal & External Wireless Device Antennas

Laird Technologies' internal wireless device antennas feature wide bandwidth to enhance the performance and application of portable wireless devices based on standards such as 802.11 and Bluetooth. The antennas are specifically designed to be embedded inside devices for aesthetically pleasing integration with high durability. Laird Technologies’ practical and rugged external wireless device antennas are designed to fit into the portable devices used in office, industrial and home environments. The antennas feature flexible elements and many are 1/2 wave coaxial dipole design for reduced ground dependence and improved performance.

Antennas Overview
Model Number Reference

New Mesh-Enabled ZigBee Module

XBee Series 2 Module Extends MaxStream’s ZigBee Leadership PositionIn addition to full self-discovery/self-healing mesh networking, the 2.4 GHz XBee Series 2 supports coordinators, routers and end devices, as well as low power sleep modes. Based on the Ember EM250™ system-on-chip, the FCC-pending XBee Series 2 features a 16-bit microprocessor, 128kb Flash memory, and four different antenna options (chip antenna, wire whip, U.FL connector, RPSMA connector). MaxStream’s X-CTU software allows network designers to easily test and configure ZigBee networks, including node recognition and network management tools.

Maxstream catalog

WLAN and ZigBee protocols for embedded applications

WLAN and ZigBee networking are both effective protocols serving different needs for the embedded developer. The two networks can be separate or combined within an environment or even within a product to provide an optimal networking solution.

OEM RF Modules
Application Kit

SocketModem GPRS and ModemModule GPRS New Quad-band Models

The SocketModem GPRS and ModemModule GPRS wireless modems are complete ready-to-integrate communications devices that offer standard-based quad-band GSM/GPRS Class 10 Performance. These quick-to-market communications devices allow developers to add wireless communication to products with a minimum of development time and expense.

Datasheet SocketModem GPRS
Datasheet ModemModule GPRS

SocketWireless Wi-Fi; Embedded Serial-to-Wi-Fi Device Server

The SocketWireless® Wi-Fi® device server connects serial devices to an IP network via 802.11b wireless networking. It enables you to build wireless networking into virtually any device allowing for remote monitoring, control and configuration. The space efficient module (1" × 2.5") integrates a complete TCP/IP protocol stack, and can make your existing and next generation device, machine or system, IP-ready while you focus on developing its core features. In addition, it utilizes Multi-Tech's universal socket design.

Universal Socket Benefits :

* Interchangeable socket modules
* Quick-to-market
* Global approvals
* Easy migration to future networks

Datasheet SocketWireless Wi-Fi

A smarter GPS smart sensor - GPS3260 series

Navman announced an ultra sensitive GPS receiver and antenna device, the Smart GPS Sensor. With an all-in-one design, very fast time to first fix, low power requirements and SiRFStar III technology, the Navman GPS3260 series Smart GPS Sensor is the smart way to provide location based capabilities to a variety of mobile applications from PDAs to commercial vehicles.The Smart GPS Sensor features a fully integrated GPS antenna and receiver, an ultra-high sensitivity 20-channel receiver, as well as over 200,000 effective correlators for rapid satellite acquisition fixes and tracking even in weak signal conditions less than -159 dBm.The device provides fast acquisition fixes with less than 1 second hot starts, 32 second warm starts and 38 second cold starts (typical). Featuring the same core firmware as Navman’s Jupiter 30 series of products, the GPS3260 supports SiRFInstantFix, advanced power management modes, user selectable datums and SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS) differential GPS. A built-in Lithium ION battery holds system data for rapid position acquisition.

Datasheet: GPS3260

Low-Power Enhancements to Jupiter 30 and 32 Series GPS Modules Reduces Power Consumption by 35%

Navman announced several powerful enhancements to its best-of-class Jupiter 30 and Jupiter 32 GPS modules. With the most sophisticated weak signal processing and acquisition available, a 25% reduction in overall power consumption and initial acquisition power consumption reductions of approximately 35%, the new revisions of the Navman Jupiter 30 and 32 GPS modules now deliver maximum battery-powered operation along with renowned industry-leading performance in reduced signal areas.

Product Brief:
Jupiter 30
Jupiter 32

Smart GPS sensor series GPS3260(RJ11) and GPS3261(USB)

The SiRFStarIII based GPS3260/61 is a compact form factor GPS receiver with integrated antenna. With 200,000 effective time/frequency search channels (correlators) and the ability to continue tracking satellites as low as 13dBHz , the GPS3260/61 provides the ideal solution for plug-and-play GPS functionality in the most demanding of environments. The GPS3260/61 consumes 68mA at 5VDC (tracking).The GPS3260 has an industry standard 6 way (4 pin) RJ11 connector for OEM integration and the GPS3261 has a USB connector for PC centric applications.

Smart GPS sensor series

Jupiter 31 : 20-channel GPS Receiver module

The Jupiter 31 is a 20 channel GPS receiver module based on the Jupiter 21 form factor that is significantly enhanced to take advantage of the SiRFStar III architecture. The Jupiter 31 offers a substantial increase in sensitivity, faster time to fix, lower power consumption and the option of using either an active or passive antenna. The Navman Wireless Jupiter 31 GPS receiver module has been designed for low power consumption in reduced signal areas at a very competitive price. The Jupiter 31 normally acquires GPS position under low signal conditions faster than other GPS engines. Tracking continues in areas of dense foliage or built-up inner city environments and even indoors greater than –159 dBm.

Jupiter 31 Product Specifications

OEM Industrial Protocol Modules

ProtoCessors are a family of low cost TTL to RS-232, RS-485,Ethernet and LonWorks Embedded Coprocessor modules. These allow OEM’s to rapidly implement various Industrial, Building and Machine Automation protocols in their products.In one stroke, adding a socket to the OEM’s PCB increases sales of building, industrial or machine control products by ensuring compatibility with a broad range of serial and Ethernet protocols. At the same time costs are dramatically reduced by eliminating the need toinstall unused capacity where not required. ProtoCessors also relieve engineering and marketing from committing to a single protocol and from having to maintain skills in multiple protocols. Now designers can take advantage of the extensive library of FieldServer Technologies’ protocol drivers and they can be confident of their ability to support any future protocol.

Protocol Coprocessor Modules

Integrated Wi-Fi® and ZigBee® are the latest additions to the popular family of pin-compatible RabbitCore® modules

The RCM4400W and RCM4510W expand on the family of pin-compatible modules already based on the Rabbit4000 microprocessor, giving customers greater freedom to now select from serial, wired Ethernet, wireless Ethernet / Wi-Fi or wireless ZigBee / 802.15.4 as their communication link in their Industrial Control, RTU or Building Automation applications.

Datasheet : RCM4510W
Technical Note : Designing With Wireless Rabbits

RabbitCore modules with 10/100 Ethernet connectivity, combined with 4 or 8 Mbytes serial flash memory storage

The RCM4200 family of microprocessor core modules are powerful embedded control devices that offer intelligence, 10/100Base-T Ethernet connectivity, optional analog inputs, and ample memory for sophisticated data logging and serial to Ethernet applications.
The RCM4200 RabbitCore modules are equipped with 10/100 Ethernet connectivity, combined with 4 Mbytes or 8 Mbytes serial flash memory storage for intensive communication and data logging applications. The optional on-board 12-bit analog channels diversify your device connectivity options.

RABBIT Low-Cost Dev Kits

RCM4300 — More memory for data intensive applications

The RCM4300, based on the Rabbit 4000 microprocessor, delivers more mass storage than any other RabbitCore module. You can implement up to 1GB (gigabyte) of industry-standard miniSD memory that can be hot-swapped for another card if desired. The miniSD memory card supports the FAT file structure to offer a convenient method of organizing data and sharing it with other systems.

Datasheet: RCM4300

Open AT® is the world's leading embedded cellular development environment

In a nutshell, it allows creative developers to write applications in standard ANSI C and natively execute them on Wavecom Wireless CPUs, and reduce cost in the process.Wavecom’s innovative Open AT® Software Suite is at the heart of millions of industrial cellular products worldwide. It has been purpose designed from day one to serve a broad range of product designs covering automotive, M2M and mobile professional markets with the minimum processor and memory resource overhead.

* Open AT® IDEs
* Open AT® Applications
* Open AT® Plug-Ins
* Open AT® Operating Systems
* Open AT® Firmware

Product Flyers :
Wireless CPU
Open AT OS and Plug-Ins
Open AT IDEs

The programmable Wireless CPU

This Wavecom family includes VariSpeed activated ARM9 cores for superior application hosting, peripheral device support, companion GPS and wordlwide secure cellular Internet connectivity. Plus, they come with the Wavecom OpenAT Software Suite, the world's most powerful cellular application development platform for real-time, native execution of embedded C applications. Software developed, owned, licensed and tailored by Wavecom for your specific needs. The entire package is compatible with Wavecom Remote Device Management Services for ongoing maintenance and upgrades which add tangible value for your customers. It's just one of a complete portfolio of smart service offerings from the wireless experts at Wavecom.

Product Brief Wavecom Wireless Microprocessor

High Speed 3.5G with Open AT® and upgradeable via Wavecom's Intelligent Device Service for investment protection

Wavecom announced the launch of Fastrack Extreme an HSDPA (or 3.5G) version of its Plug-and-Play Wireless CPU®. Compatible with existing Open AT® applications, the newest addition to the Fastrack family has the same form-factor as the current Fastrack Supreme and is based on a powerful ARM9 core for applications processing and the Icera Livanto® soft baseband modem. With Icera's Adaptive Wireless™ enhanced Type 3 advanced receiver and receive diversity technology it will achieve data rates up to 7.2 Mbits/s and will deliver higher data-rates in real network conditions than any other M2M module. Fastrack Extreme is equipped with a tri-band radio for global coverage.

Goodbye, Bit Pipe. Hello, Intelligence.

The days of the dumb modem are over. No wonder intelligent Wavecom products are the top choice of creative developers the world over.The Wavecom programmable Wireless CPU family includes VariSpeed activated ARM9 cores for superior application hosting, peripheral device support, companion GPS and worldwide secure cellular Internet connectivity. Plus, they come with the Wavecom OpenAT Software Suite, the world's most powerful cellular application development platform for real-time, native execution of embedded C applications. Software developed, owned, licensed and tailored by Wavecom for your specific needs. The entire package is compatible with Wavecom Remote Device Management Services for ongoing maintenance and upgrades which add tangible value for your customers. It's just one of a complete portfolio of smart service offerings from the wireless experts at Wavecom.

Wavecom Launches New Fastrack Supreme Wireless CPU®

Introducing the Wavecom Fastrack Supreme: the same versatile Plug & Play form factor as previous Fastrack products, packed with a host of new features that will carry your applications well into the future. That’s because it’s designed to accommodate any additional features you can imagine thanks to a revolutionary, open standard Internal Expansion Socket you can populate with an expansion card from Wavecom – or one of your own.
Fastrack Supreme is a new breed of programmable Plug & Play devices that redefines customisation. With an open standard expansion port to add connectivity or features. Plus, it runs standard embedded C applications natively on the Wireless CPU® inside.

Track it easy with integrated GPS from Wavecom

Take use of a standard Q2686/Q2687 module with Wavecom GPS stack and add the adjacent GPS chip for complete GSM/GPRS/GPS solution. CGPS is a host-based solution : The RF front-end & hardware correlators are external and the rest of the processing is made by the Q26x ARM9 processor. The CGPS uses a UART to communicate proprietary data between chipset and module.

Wavecom Wireless CPUs

First automotive grade 3G M2M Wireless CPU from Wavecom. New Q26Ultra targets auto and security applications.

The Q26 Ultra, with Wideband CDMA functionality, bridges the entire spectrum of bearers from 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G and 3G. It targets two growing markets for connected machine-to-machine applications: automotive and security. With this new product, Wavecom is the only wireless provider today to offer an automotive-grade design and qualification that will allow car makers to meet the demand for in-vehicle infotainment. For the security market, the high band-with capacity makes it ideal for video cameras in sophisticated alarm and security systems.The Q26Ultra encompasses a number of customer-specific features:
* Fully programmable via Wavecom’s unique M2M and automotive Open AT environment, providing native execution of embedded, standards-based, C applications
* Powered by a tri-core processor with dual DSPs and an ARM926 running at 208MHz
* Multiple hardware interfaces available to run a variety of digital and analogue peripherals
* Wavecom wholly-owned and developed WCDMA protocol stack software , ensuring product continuity for customers
* Interchangeable form factor and customer application software with current Q26 Series

To find out more : www.wavecom.com/Q26Ultra

New Line of Ceramic high-performance diversity antennas from Pulse

These antennas enable high-data-rate transmission yet are small enough to fit in mobile terminals such as new-generation multimedia phones, notebook computers, PDAs, media players, WLAN routers, data cards, and other wireless devices. Their ceramic composition provides a high degree of signal immunity, enabling them to be placed close to other antennas for high-performance diversity operation in small devices. Using diversity antennas in close proximity enables them to be switched within microseconds if one antenna experiences noise, providing improved signal quality with fewer drop-outs.The series consists of six products: the 850 MHz RX, 900 MHz RX, 1.8 GHz RX, 1.9 GHz RX, 2.1 GHz RX, and 2.4 GHz RXBased on standard diversity platforms. These light weight omnidirectional radiation antennas feature low profiles and compact sizes.

Datasheets:
W3028
W3029
W3030
W3031
W3032
W3008

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