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[ZigBit 900 MHz Wireless Modules]
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ZigBit Module Overview
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Overview
The ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN ZigBit is a compact, low-power, high sensitivity IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module. Based
on a solid combination of the latest Atmel MCU Wireless hardware platform, 900 MHz ISM band transceiver and Atmel
Studio Wireless Composer - the ZigBit offers an unmatched combination of superior radio performance, ultra-low power
consumption and exceptional ease of integration.
Figure 2-1. ATZB-RF-212B-0-CN Block diagram
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This ZigBit module contains Atmel’s AT86RF212B 900 MHz ISM band Transceiver for ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 [1].
The compact board design of the Radio Transceiver with very minimal components on the RF path to Antenna
dramatically improves the ZigBit’s compact size, range performance on signal transmission and increases its sensitivity.
This ensures stable connectivity within a larger coverage area, and helps develop applications on smaller footprint. The
MS-147 connector [1] can be used as an RF Test port.
ZigBit Module contains a complete RF design with all the necessary passive components included. The module can be
easily mounted on a simple 2-layer PCB with a minimum of required external connection. The ZigBit Module Evaluation
kit containing the ZigBit Extension board for the Atmel Xplained PRO HW Evaluation platform can be used to develop
FW using the Atmel Studio and evaluate using the Wireless Composer. Compared to a custom RF/MCU solution, a
module-based solution offers considerable savings in development time and NRE cost per unit during the HW/FW
design, prototyping, and mass production phases of product development.
Depending on end-user design requirements, the ZigBit can operate as a self-contained sensor node, where it would be
paired with a host processor driving the module over a serial interface.
