Radiocrafts - Press Release 5-8-2008

RC2300-ZNMRadiocrafts Introduces a New
Compact ZigBee® Network Module


Radiocrafts AS, a leading provider of compact RF modules, now expand their product line with a compact ZigBee Network Module (ZNM) for use in ZigBee based mesh networks. The ZNM module offers the complete ZigBee network protocol in a small module with an easy to use API interface. By using the new ZNM module, ZigBee applications can be built with minimum effort, reducing time to market.
ZigBee is a standard for monitoring and control applications using low power radio networking. The standard is becoming increasingly popular as a basis for new wireless mesh networks.
The new wireless module is targeting applications like home, building and industrial automation, sensor networks, wireless security and alarm systems, automatic meter reading, remote control and telemetry, fleet and asset management. The module is designed for operation in the 2.45 GHz licence-free band for world-wide usage.
The RC2300-ZNM module is a compact surface-mounted high performance module measuring only 12.7 x 25.4 x 2.5 mm including EMC shielding and integrated antenna. This is the smallest all-embedded module designed for ZigBee available in the market. The module is delivered on tape and reel for volume production.
The module is very easy to use having a UART or SPI interface for serial communication and configuration. The ZigBee application runs in any external controller, communicating with the module by an easy-to-use API. With only 10 API calls, a complete application can be made. The new module supports all features of the ZigBee 2006 standard.
The RC2300-ZNM module is pre-certified for operation under the European, FCC and ARIB radio regulations for license-free use. It operates at 16 channels in the 2.45 GHz frequency band. When used with quarter-wave antennas a line-of-sight range of 250 meter can be achieved. Indoor range is typically 10 – 30 meter. A high power module with extended range will be available shortly. The module is designed for use in battery operated systems using sleep mode with less than 1 uA.
OEM manufacturers, system integrators and application designers can now get a complete ZigBee solution in a small compact module form-factor that is easy to integrate into any product.  Manufacturers without RF design knowledge can now easily add a fully compliant ZigBee solution to their space limited products, and significantly reduce time-to-market and development cost.

The module, Demo Kits and PC development tools are available now.

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Peder Martin Evjen, M.Sc.E.E.
Managing Director

Radiocrafts AS
Sandakerveien 64
NO-0484 OSLO
NORWAY

Switchboard: (+47) 4000 5195

Mob: (+47) 970 86 676

Fax: (+47) 22 71 29 15
email: p.m.evjen@radiocrafts.com

web: www.radiocrafts.com
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Radiocrafts AS
Sandakerveien 64

NO-0484 Oslo, Norway

Tel: +47 4000 5195

Fax: +47 22 71 29 15

E-mail: radiocrafts@radiocrafts.com

Internet: www.radiocrafts.com

About Radiocrafts AS: ( www.radiocrafts.com )

Radiocrafts is a leading RF module design and manufacturing company. Radiocrafts’ standard RF modules provide compact, easy-to-use, low cost, low power and high performance RF solutions for a large number of wireless applications using license-free ISM bands. Using modules OEM manufacturers without RF design knowledge can easily add wireless technology into their design, reducing time-to-market, cost of design, test and compliance approvals. Radiocrafts also offers custom and application specific product development, supporting customers from initial project ideas to volume product delivery.