Atmel ZIGBIT ATZB-X0-256-3-0-C, ZIGBIT ATZB-X0-256-3-0-CR Datasheet

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ZIGBIT 2.4GHZ WIRELESS MODULES

ATZB-X0-256-3-0-C

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Features

 Compact size (33.0 x 20.0mm)
 High RX sensitivity (- 96dBm)
 Outperforming link budget (up to 99.6dB)
 Up to +3.6dBm output power
 Very low power consumption:

 6.3mA in RX mode
 20.5mA in TX mode
 0.3µA in sleep mode

 Ample memory resources:

 256KBytes in-system self-programmable Flash memory, 4KBytes EEPROM,

16KBytes SRAM

 Wide range of interfaces (both analog and digital):

 4- wire SPI, TWI
 ISP, JTAG
 Two analog comparator input
 UART, USART
 Timer, PWM
 Four ADC lines
 External clock input, internal clock output
 Up to 32 lines configurable as GPIO

 Capability to use MAC address into the internal EEPROM
 IEEE

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802.15.4 compliant transceiver

 2.4GHz ISM band
 Serial bootloader
 High performance, low power AVR
 Rapid design-in with built-in chip antenna
 RF test point using MS-147 RF connector
 Small physical footprint and low profile for optimum fit in very small application

boards

 Mesh networking capability
 Easy-to-use low cost development kit
 Single source of support for HW and SW
 Worldwide license-free operation

1. Measured in TX/RX mode with digital input pins pulled high; RX ON and RPC mode of TRX,

2. Controller Sleep Mode: SLEEP_MODE_PWR_DOWN.

Power Down mode of MCU.

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XMEGA® 8/16-bit Microcontroller

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 3

1.1 Summary ........................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................ 3

1.4 Related Documents ........................................................................................... 5

2. ZigBit Module Overview ..................................................................... 6

2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 6

3. Specification....................................................................................... 8

3.1 Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................... 8

3.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................ 8

3.1.2 Power Supply ...................................................................................... 8

3.1.3 RF Characteristics .............................................................................. 9

3.1.4 ATXMEGA256A3U Microcontroller Characteristics .......................... 10

3.1.5 Module Interfaces Characteristics ..................................................... 10

3.2 Physical/Environmental Characteristics and Outline ....................................... 10

3.3 Pin Configuration ............................................................................................. 11

3.4 Mounting Information ...................................................................................... 12

3.5 Soldering Profile .............................................................................................. 14

3.6 Antenna Reference Designs ........................................................................... 15

4. Schematics ................................................................ ...................... 15

4.1 Handling Instructions ....................................................................................... 16

4.2 General Recommendations ............................................................................ 16

5. Persistence Memory ........................................................................ 16

6. Ordering Information ........................................................................ 17

7. Agency Certifications ....................................................................... 18

7.1 United States (FCC) ........................................................................................ 18

7.2 European Union (ETSI) ................................................................................... 19

7.3 Canada (IC) ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

8. Revision History ................................................................ ............... 21

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1. Introduction

1.1 Summary

ATZB-X0-256-3-0-C ZigBit® is an ultra-compact and low-power 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee® OEM module from
Atmel®. Based on the innovative mixed-signal hardware platform from Atmel, this module uses the ATxmega256A3U [1]
Microcontroller and AT86RF233 [5] 2.4GHz ISM band transceiver. The radio transceiver provides high data rates from
250kb/s up to 2Mb/s, frame handling, outstanding receiver sensitivity and high transmit output power enabling a very
robust wireless communication. The module is designed for wireless sensing, monitoring, control, data acquisition
applications, to name a few. This ZigBit module eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming RF development,
and shortens time-to-market for wireless applications.

The module has an MS-147 RF connector that can be used as an RF test port. The built-in chip antenna is designed
and tuned for the ZigBit design to enable quick integration of the ZigBit into any application.

1.2 Applications

The ZigBit module is compatible with robust IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee stack that supports a self-healing, self-organizing
mesh network, while optimizing network traffic and minimizing power consumption.

For detailed software support information, please visit http://www.atmel.com/products/wireless.

The application areas include, but are not limited to:

 Building automation and monitoring

o Lighting controls
o Wireless smoke- and CO-detectors
o Structural integrity monitoring

 HVAC monitoring & control
 Inventory management
 Environmental monitoring
 Security
 Water metering
 Industrial monitoring

o Machinery condition and performance monitoring
o Monitoring of plant system parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, tank level, humidity, vibration, etc.

 Automated meter reading (AMR)

1.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms

ADC Analog-to-Digital Converter
API Application Programming Interface
DC Direct Current
DTR Data Terminal Ready
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
GPIO General Purpose Input/Output
HAF High Frequency

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HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
HW Hardware
I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IRQ Interrupt Request
ISM Industrial, Scientific and Medical radio band
JTAG Digital interface for debugging of embedded device, also known as IEEE 1149.1 standard

interface
MAC Medium Access Control layer
MCU Microcontroller Unit. In this document it also means the processor, which is the core of a ZigBit

module
NRE Network layer
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OTA Over-The-Air upgrade
PA Power Amplifier
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PER Package Error Ratio
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio Frequency
RPC Reduced Power Consumption
RTS/CTS Request to Send/ Clear to Send
RX Receiver
SMA Surface Mount Assembly
SoC System on Chip
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
SW Software
TTM Time-To-Market
TX Transmitter
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USART Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USB Universal Serial Bus
ZigBee, ZigBee PRO Wireless networking standards targeted at low-power applications

802.15.4 The IEEE 802.15.4-2003 standard applicable to low-rate wireless Personal Area Network

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1.4 Related Documents

[1] ATXMEGA256A3U Datasheet in http://www.atmel.com/Images/Atmel-8386-8-and-16-bit-AVR-Microcontroller-

ATxmega64A3U-128A3U-192A3U-256A3U_datasheet.pdf

[2] MS-147 Series Interface RF Connector with Switch, 3.9mm High, DC to 6GHz

http://www.hirose.co.jp/cataloge_hp/e35801505.pdf

[3] IEEE Std 802.15.4-2003 IEEE Standard for Information technology - Part 15.4 Wireless Medium Access Control

(MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (LR-WPANs)
[4] ZigBee Specification. ZigBee Document 053474r17, October 19, 2007
[5] AT86RF233 Datasheet in http://www.atmel.com/Images/Atmel-8351-MCU_Wireless-AT86RF233_Datasheet.pdf

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2. ZigBit Module Overview

2.1 Overview

The ATZB-X0-256-3-0-C ZigBit is a compact, low-power, high sensitivity IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module. Based on
a solid combination of the latest Atmel MCU Wireless hardware platform, 2.4GHz ISM band transceiver and Atmel
Studio Wireless Composer - the ZigBit offers an unmatched combination of superior radio performance, ultra-low power
consumption and exceptional ease of integration.

Figure 2-1. ATZB-X0-256-3-0-C Block diagram

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This ZigBit module contains Atmel’s ATxmega256A3U Microcontroller and AT86RF233 2.4GHz ISM band Transceiver
for ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 [1]. The module features 256KB in-system self-programmable Flash memory, 16KB
SRAM and 4KB EEPROM.

The compact all-in-one board design of MCU and radio transceiver with very minimal components on the RF path to

Antenna dramatically improves the ZigBit’s compact size, range performance on signal transmission and increases its

sensitivity. This ensures stable connectivity within a larger coverage area, and helps develop applications on smaller
footprint. The MS-147 connector [2] can be used as an RF Test port.

ZigBit Module contains a complete RF/MCU design with all the necessary passive components included. The module
can be easily mounted on a simple 2-layer PCB with a minimum of required external connection. The ZigBit Module
evaluation kit containing the ZigBit extension board for the Atmel Xplained PRO HW evaluation platform can be used to
develop FW using the Atmel Studio and evaluate using the Wireless Composer. Compared to a custom RF/MCU
solution, a module-based solution offers considerable savings in development time and NRE cost per unit during the
HW/FW design, prototyping, and mass production phases of product development.

All ZigBits are preloaded with a bootloader when they are sold as modules, either in single units or T&R.
Depending on end-user design requirements, the ZigBit can operate as a self-contained sensor node, where it would

function as a single MCU, or it can be paired with a host processor driving the module over a serial interface.

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The MAC stack running on the host processor can then control data transmission and manages module peripherals.
Thus very minimal firmware customization is required for successful module design-in. Third-party sensors can then be
connected directly to the module, thus expanding the existing set of peripheral interfaces.

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