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Section 1
Introduction
1.1 Summary
ZigBit™ Amp is an ultra-compact, extended range, low-power, high-sensitivity 2.4GHz
IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee
®
OEM module from Atmel. Based on the innovative Atmel's mixed-signal hard-
ware platform, this module is enhanced by an output power amplifier and an input low-noise amplifier,
and is designed for wireless sensing, monitoring & control and data acquisition applications. ZigBit Amp
modules eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming RF development, and shortens time to mar-
ket for wireless applications with extended range requirements.
Two different versions of ZigBit 2.4 GHz Amplified modules are available: ATZB-A24-UFL with built-in
U.FL antenna connector and the ATZB-A24-U0 with unbalanced RF output. These modules are an addi-
tion to the ZigBit family represented by ATZB-24-A2 and ATZB-24-B0. In addition Atmel offer the ZigBit
900 MHz Wireless Module ATZB-900-B0 [2].
1.2 Applications
ZigBit module is compatible with robust IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee stack that supports a self-healing, self-
organizing mesh network, while optimizing network traffic and minimizing power consumption. Atmel
offers two stack configurations: BitCloud and SerialNet. BitCloud is a ZigBee PRO certified software
development platform supporting reliable, scalable, and secure wireless applications running on Atmel’s
ZigBit modules. SerialNet allows programming of the module via serial AT-command interface.
The applications include, but are not limited to:
Building automation & monitoring
Lighting controls
Wireless smoke and CO detectors
Structural integrity monitoring
HVAC monitoring & control
Inventory management
Environmental monitoring
Security
Water metering
Industrial monitoring
Machinery condition and performance monitoring
Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity,
vibration, etc.
Automated meter reading (AMR)
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1.3 Key Features
Ultra compact size (38.0 x 13.5 x 2.0 mm)
High RX sensitivity (-104 dBm)
Outperforming link budget (up to 124 dB)
Up to +20 dBm output power
Very low power consumption:
< 6 µA in Sleep mode,
23 mA in RX mode,
50 mA in TX mode
Ample memory resources (128K bytes of flash memory, 8K bytes RAM, 4K bytes EEPROM)
Wide range of interfaces (both analog and digital):
9 spare GPIO, 2 spare IRQ lines
4 ADC lines + 1 line for supply voltage control (up to 9 lines with JTAG disabled)
UART with CTS/RTS control
–USART
–I2C
SPI
–1-Wire
Up to 30 lines configurable as GPIO
Capability to use MAC address written into EEPROM
IEEE 802.15.4 compliant transceiver
2.4 GHz ISM band
BitCloud embedded software, including serial bootloader and AT command set
1.4 Benefits
Extended range through additional PA and LNA
Ultra low power consumption combined with unprecedented range
Rapid design-in with built-in U.FL connector (ATZB-A24-UFL)
Flexibility in using a different external antenna for every application
Small physical footprint and low profile for optimum fit in even the smallest of devices
Mesh networking capability
Easy-to-use low cost Development Kit
Single source of support for HW and SW
Worldwide license-free operation
1.5 Abbreviations and Acronyms
ADC Analog-to -Digital Converter
API Application Programming Interface
DC Direct Current
DTR Data Terminal Ready
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
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GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
HAF High Frequency
HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
HW Hardware
I
2
C Inter-Integrated Circuit
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electrionics Engineers
IRQ Interrupt Request
ISM Industrial, Scientific and Medical radio band
JTAG
Digital interface for debugging of embedded device, also known as IEEE 1149.1 standard
interface
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
MAC Medium Access Control layer
MCU
Microcontroller Unit. In this document it also means the processor, which is the core of ZigBit
module
NRE Network layer
OEM Non-Recurring Engineering
OTA Over-The-Air upgrade
PA Power Amplifier
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PER Package Error Ratio
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio Frequency
RTS/CTS Request to Send/ Clear to Send
RX Receiver
SMA Surface Mount Assembly
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SW Software
TTM Time To Market
TX Transmitter
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USART Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
ZDK ZigBit Development Kit
ZigBee,
ZigBee PRO
Wireless networking standards targeted at low-power applications
802.15.4 The IEEE 802.15.4-2003 standard applicable to low-rate wireless Personal Area Network

ATZB-A24-U0

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Microchip Technology / Atmel
Description:
Zigbee Modules (802.15.4) ZigBit Amp 2.4 GHz Unbalanced Output
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
Delivery:
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