IEEE 802.15.4 Overview

connectBlue IEEE 802.15.4 products use a a low data rate solution with multi-month to multi-year battery life and very low complexity. The radio technology is operating in an unlicensed, international frequency band.  Potential applications include sensors, interactive toys, smart badges, remote controls, and home automation.

The connectBlue IEEE 802.15.4 product range share form factor and electrical interfaces with the well-known and proven connectBlue Bluetooth and Wireless LAN product ranges. Thanks to the connectBlue industrial de facto standard, it is possible for the users to reuse the integration efforts of three different wireless technologies. This compatibility provides the OEM and system integrators with the capability to meet the varying customer demands with a minimum of investment.

The IEEE 802.15.4 product range is delivered with the standard Serial Port Adapter firmware and can be configured with AT commands using the connectBlue Toolbox computer software. The connectBlue Serial Port Adapter application is optimized for high performance and robust behavior especially targeted for demanding industrial usage. In addition, there is the possibility to use the IEEE 802.15.4 compliant hardware to implement customer specific application software or download a free ZigBee reference application into the modules.

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