ZigBee kit facilitates embedded wireless monitoring and control

29 November 2006 Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT Security Services & Risk Management

Rabbit Semiconductor has launched an application kit that interfaces a RabbitCore module with MaxStream's XBee wireless ZigBee modules. Adding ZigBee technology to an Ethernet-enabled Rabbit embedded control device offers a low-cost, robust wireless infrastructure that allows users to monitor remote devices within a sophisticated wireless network, exchange data between devices, and control I/O from a secured PC on the Internet.

As the latest emerging wireless standard, ZigBee is positioned for widespread integration in embedded applications. ZigBee, which builds upon the established IEEE 802.15.4 standard, is known for its reliable, low-cost, low-power features.

Rabbit's ZigBee/802.15.4 Application Kit is a reference application that comes complete with the hardware and software for implementing a ZigBee wireless control network in the various topologies such as point-to-point and point-to-multipoint. The simple-to-use configuration software allows users to set up a network, discover nodes, and establish communications between similar ZigBee devices.

The RabbitCore module acts as the network coordinator to monitor and manage two other battery-powered XBee-equipped node devices. This allows users to access and control a ZigBee/802.15.4 network from anywhere in the world. The RabbitCore module is equipped with Ethernet and 512K Flash, 256K SRAM, 1 MB serial flash, and 33 GPIO lines, and has the ability to act as both an intelligent control device or as an Ethernet gateway.

Further reading:

Sigfox SA powers smart connectivity
Editor's Choice Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Sigfox South Africa is carving out a unique role, delivering low-power, wide-area network connectivity designed specifically for Internet of Things applications.

Read more...

---

Modern LTE connectivity for IoT
Otto Wireless Solutions Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Designed to meet the evolving requirements of industrial and commercial applications, the SIMCom A7681E LTE Cat-1bis module combines simplified hardware architecture with long lifecycle support in a compact package.

Read more...

---

Seeing through the noise
RF Design Editor's Choice Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
How Adaptive Long Coherent Integration (ALCI) delivers superior measurement and positioning performance where conventional receivers fall short.

Read more...

---

Optical Ethernet connectivity for rugged environments
Hiconnex Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The rugged Stratos T2 Series media converter maintains high data throughput and durability in mission-critical applications in security, tactical, and military communications.

Read more...

---

Next-gen SPE
Altron Arrow Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Next-generation 100/1000BASE-T1 Single Pair Ethernet PHYs integrate MACsec security, time sensitive networking, and functional safety.

Read more...

---

LTE migration for legacy devices
iCorp Technologies Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Quectel’s EG800Q-GL offers a low-cost upgrade path from 2G communication for legacy M2M devices and payment terminals.

Read more...

---

Contactless IO-Link without wear
IOT Electronics Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Phoenix Contact’s IO-Link couplers transmit up to 18 W of power and IO-Link data at speeds of up to 230,4 kbps across an air gap.

Read more...

---

High-power RF amplifier design best practices
RFiber Solutions Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
By focusing on practical design considerations and planning for real-world conditions, engineers can build amplifiers that perform consistently and remain reliable over time.

Read more...

---

Bluetooth Classic and LE Audio module
RF Design Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Refresh legacy Bluetooth designs and unlock Bluetooth Core 6.0 LE Audio in one rugged, ready to implement module.

Read more...

---

HackRF Pro targets advanced RF
IOT Electronics Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The SDR can operate across an extensive frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz, making it suitable for a broad range of applications, including wireless testing, signal analysis, and emerging communications technologies.

Read more...

---