ATZB-X0-256-4-0-C [ZigBit 900 MHz Wireless Modules]
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ZigBit Module Overview
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Overview
The ATZB-X0-256-4-0-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-X0-256-4-0-CN user interface diagram
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This ZigBit module cont
ains Atmel’s ATXMEGA256A3U Microcontroller and AT86RF212B 900 MHz ISM band
Transceiver for ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 [1]. The module features 256KB In-System Self-Programmable flash
memory, 16KB SRAM and 4KB EEPROM.
The compact all-in-one board design of MCU and 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 [2] can be used as an RF Test port.
ZigBit Module contains a complete RF/MCU 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.
All ZigBits are preloaded with a Bootloader when they are sold as Modules, either in Single units or T&R.
