Atmel køber ZigBee IP-teknologi
Atmel har købt alle ZigBee IP-rettighederne fra firmaet MeshNetics (in english).
Atmel Corp. has acquired all MeshNetics ZigBee Intellectual Property (IP) rights from LuxLabs BVI for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of the MeshNetics ZigBee IP, includes BitCloud TM ZigBee PRO software and ZigBit wireless modules.Consequently, Atmel now offers the industry’s most complete wireless solution to electronics equipment manufactures who are addressing the explosive growth of ZigBee wireless markets by offering solutions such as self-healing wireless networks that enable system solutions in the smart energy, building automation, telecommunications services and personal healthcare wireless application areas. This complete solution covers 700/800/900Mhz frequencies through to 2.4Ghz offering today’s systems engineers the industry’s best RF performance, boasting a link budget of over 120dB.
The BitCloud ZigBee PRO software stack is a full-featured, second generation embedded ZigBee certified stack for reliable, scalable, and secure wireless applications running on Atmel’s wireless platforms. The stack offers support for large wireless ZigBee networks consisting of hundreds of devices that is optimized for ultra low power consumption and is provided with an application programming interface (API) for easy customization by OEMs and system integrators.
The BitCloud software stack has been granted ZigBee Compliant Platform Certification for both AVR and ARM Microcontrollers and is available royalty free as a part of this solution. Also, BitCloud ZigBee PRO software for Atmel’s Raven 2.4GHz Evaluation and Starter kit is available for immediate download and evaluation from the Atmel website. The Raven kit is based on megaAVR picoPowerM technology and is a perfect platform for development of low power wireless applications.
- Manufacturers and design houses will be able to reduce their development time while slashing development costs with the adoption of Atmel’s complete system solution for ZigBee Wireless technology, says Magnus Pedersen, Atmel’s Product Marketing Director Wireless Solutions.
- Our portfolio now includes microcontrollers, RF transceivers, ZigBit modules, BitCloud ZigBee PRO software stack, IPv6 based 6LoWPAN software stacks, and tools to easily move our customers from prototype stage to certified products in high volumes, he adds.
The ZigBee technology roadmap includes ZigBee PRO and ZigBee Public Profiles support for Atmel’s new AVR XMEGA, and the AVR32 family of microcontrollers.
