450-0016 LS Research, 450-0016 Datasheet - Page 15

• Manufacturer Part Number: 450-0016
• Description: Zigbee / 802.15.4 Modules & Development Tools Si-FLEX 900 MHz DSSS w/U.FL Conn.
• Manufacturer: LS Research

Specifications of 450-0016

• Wireless Frequency: 900 MHz
• Modulation: DSSS, OQPSK
• Security: 128 bit AES
• Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
• Output Power: 250 mW
• Antenna: U.FL Connector
• Operating Temperature Range: - 40 C to + 85 C
• For Use With/related Products: ATXMEGA256A3
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

MODES OF OPERATION
Host Microcontroller
Out of the box the SiFLEX02 module contains
an 802.15.4 based application that uses a host
serial processor. This allows features of the
module to be explored with the LSR PC based
test tool, or controlled with a host
microcontroller. The advantage of this method
is simplicity; all major features of using the radio
are simplified into a simple serial message,
taking the burden of becoming a radio expert off
the developer.
Use the Communications Log in the
ModFLEX™ Test Tool software and serial host
protocol documents to see the messages in
action. It will help you become familiar with the
serial commands and how to implement them
on your own microcontroller.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com.
330-0009-R2.2
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Your Microcontroller
Figure 7 Host Microcontroller Modes of
(Host) of Choice
LSR Test Tool
With a host microcontroller
With the Atmel 802.15.4 MAC
With the Atmel ZigBee stack
Software
PC
Operation
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UART
UART
Si-FLEX Module on
Si-FLEX Module on
Evaluation Board
Your Board
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Some examples of serial commands that can
be used with the SiFLEX02 Module:
Software Stacks
There are two software stacks provided by
Atmel to streamline development:
802.15.4 MAC
Figure 8 ModFLEX™ Test Tool Communications
MAC (802.15.4)
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Figure 9 SiFLEX02 Compatible Stacks
SiFLEX02 TRANSCEIVER MODULE
Set/Query RF channel
Set/Query RF power
Set/Query device address
Transmit RF data or notification RF data
received
Go to Sleep
Use for applications requiring point-to-
point or star network topology.
Advantages: Quick learning curve,
minimize software development, easy to
deploy in the field
Disadvantages: No mesh networking
Overall Complexity and Development Effort
Atmel ZigBee Stack
Log
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