New Apex LT Module Enables Customers to Rapidly Develop Systems that Utilize the Full ZigBee Application Suite

The Apex LT Module runs the entire ZigBee suite of applications and profiles as specified by the ZigBee Alliance.

California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) is shipping a high end ZigBee radio module, adding to its rapidly growing line of ZigBee/802.15.4 transceiver solutions. Based on Ember Corporation’s EM260 transceiver platform, the Apex LT Module runs the entire ZigBee suite of applications and profiles as specified by the ZigBee Alliance. The module is a complete hardware and software solution that helps customers to get to market much faster than raw ICs or hardware modules that are neither certified nor support ZigBee profiles. 

Enabling Key Applications

• Automated heating, lighting, air conditioning and ventilation systems in commercial and residential buildings. 
• Sophisticated security, irrigation, and other building systems.  
• Electrical and gas utilities.

Key Features

• +20dBm output power and over 4,000 feet of range in a typical deployment. 
• EM260 network co-processor IC that combines a transceiver with a flash-based network processor. 
• Native low power processor handles the radio and network management functions, off loading these tasks from the host controller.  
• An onboard power amplifier with software-configurable output from 1mW to 100mW. At 100mW, power consumption is only 170mA, making it a good choice for battery-powered applications. 
• Constant RF output across its full 2.1 to 3.6V voltage range, ensuring consistent performance over the entire life of its battery.
• A small footprint of just 25 x 33 mm.
• An integrated antenna helps that reduces system size and cost while an interface for an external antenna allows various antenna options. 

For more information on the Apex LT module visit: http://www.cel.com/static.do?command=ZALM301&group=5