ZigBee®. RF4CE. Smart Energy. IP. Modules

BlueRadios new BR-ZBX3-2A is a true system-on-chip module tailored for IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, ZigBee RF4CE and Smart Energy applications. With its large flash memory of 256 KB, the BR-ZBX3-2A is ideal for ZigBee PRO applications. Supports the new RemoTI™ stack for ZigBee RF4CE, which is the industry’s first ZigBee RF4CE-compliant protocol stack, and will allow for on-chip, over-the-air-download to support in-system reprogramming. Additionally, the BR-ZBX3-2A combines a fully integrated, high-performance RF transceiver with an 8051 MCU, 8 KB of RAM, 256 KB of Flash memory, and other powerful supporting features and peripherals.

ZigBee compliant radios take advantage of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and can transmit/receive data over a very low power network. Intended to work in a noisy environment, small packets of information are robustly passed from node to node until it reaches its destination via a mesh network. Once the information is transmitted, the node goes into a sleep mode, expending almost no power until it needs to wake again. This has the advantage of extending the battery life to two years or even more. Intended to be primarily be used for industrial, building and home automation applications.

As the leader in OEM RF module solutions, BlueRadios provides foot print compatible modules based on three industry standards: Bluetooth, ZigBee and Bluetooth Low Energy which are interchangeable. The BR-ZBX3-2A which supports ZigBee is currently sampling to selected customers and will be available for the mass market Q2/2010.

Applications can be written directly onto the BR-ZBX3-2A, which supports both analog and digital peripherals, eliminating the need for a second costly microprocessor. Alternately, the BR-ZBX3-2A can be integrated into an existing design as a network processor device, with a host processor running the core application.

BR-ZBX3 Key Features
256 KB Flash/8 KB of RAM
Excellent link budget (102 dBm)
49 dB adjacent channel rejection (best in class)
Four flexible power modes for reduced power consumption
Powerful five-channel DMA

Why ZigBee from BlueRadios:

BlueRadios provides software configurable module End Device, Router, Coordinator using ZigBee, and ZigBee PRO standards.
BlueRadios provides a total module solution: RF ICs, protocol stacks, profile software, application examples, development kits, integrated antenna, plus end certifications.
BlueRadios provides a $99 ZigBee module development kit and a royalty-free protocol stack with integrated application.
Taking advantage of different interchangeable module technology standards BlueRadios BR-ZBX3-2A offer a low-cost, low-power solution that easily integrates into existing or new products.

ZBX3 BLE module wiht U.FL test connector

Break-out board for BlueRadios family of modules (pictured with ZBX3 module)

USB Evaluation Dongle for BlueRadios family of module products (pictured with ZBX3 module).


Includes plastic housing with external push button, and break-out pads on top of PCB.

BR-ZBX3-2A features and benefits:

Integrated module solution
        - Lower cost
        - Smaller physical size
Flash-based
        - Flexibility for developers
        - Device firmware can be updated in the field if necessary
        - Persistent data and custom applications can be stored on-module
Complete solution
        - BlueRadios provides integrated antenna module, protocol stack, basic profile software and           applications support
Excellent RF performance
        - Excellent link budget provides for long range
        - Excellent selectivity provides for good coexistence with other 2.4-GHz devices
Ultra-low power consumption
        - Very long battery life
        - Can use coin cells or alkaline batteries, no need for rechargeable batteries
Pin-compatible with legacy Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2, 2.0, and BLE BlueRadios modules
        - Investments in hardware and software development can cross protocol and technology boundaries

APPLICATIONS

Telemedicine / Telehealth	Health Care and Medical
Medical Patient Monitoring	Smart Grid
Human Interface Devices	Automated Meter Reading (AMR)
Sports and leisure equipment	Home and Building Automation
Mobile phone accessories	Machine-to-Machine (M2M)
Consumer Electronics	Wireless Sensor Networks
Proximity	Wireless Alarms and Security
Remote monitoring and control	Lighting and HVAC control

Early adopter notification by emailing to sales@blueradios.com and include full contact information.