Cirronet Introduces Two 802.15.4 Wireless OEM Modules

Duluth, GA -- Cirronet has expanded its wireless OEM product line to include two new OEM modules based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. The LPR2400 (1 mW RF power) and LPR2400ER (extended range with 65 mW RF power) operate at 2.4 GHz for wireless communications in industrial and factory applications. Both include a Cirronet Networking Layer that eases integration and adds support.

Cirronet is a provider of wireless modules supporting the ZigBee standard, which is based on the 802.15.4 specification. The primary difference is that ZigBee provides for mesh networking, whereas 802.15.4 delivers wireless networking via peer-to-peer and star topologies -– allowing each to be selected for the type of application to which it is best suited.

"Through our deployment of ZigBee solutions, we've learned that many customers need mesh networking, and many don't," said Tim Cutler, Cirronet vice president of marketing. "When an application's needs can be fully addressed by peer-to-peer or star topology networking, customers now have the option of going with a straight 802.15.4 solution."

The new modules' Cirronet Networking Layer supports addressable, acknowledged point-to-multipoint networks of up to 60 remote radios, as well as transparent point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communications and peer-to-peer communications. The modules auto-configure in point-to-point links, and low power consumption conserves power in battery operation.

The modules are small, at just 0.8" x 1.2" for the LPR2400 and 0.8" x 1.6" for the LPR2400ER.

SOURCE: Cirronet, Inc.