New ZigBee Pro module halves footprint

The ZPM3570 2.4 GHz ZigBee Pro module features a 1MB data logging Flash memory and ZigBee Smart Energy and Home Automation Profiles support. Unveiled at this year's Embedded Systems Conference in Silicon Valley, the device is suitable for enabling smart homes that can control appliances, lighting, environment, energy management and security. The surface mount design of the ZPM3570 eliminates the need for connectors and is less than 0.63in². Features include on module chip antenna and 1MB flash memory for data logging. The company's director of M2M Business, Tim Cutler, said: "As a long time member of the ZigBee Alliance who has seen the standard grow and mature, RFM is excited to bring to market the latest in our line of ZigBee modules. The combination of its tiny size, on board 1MB flash for data logging, and easy to integrate API, make the ZPM3570 the ideal choice for designers looking to add Smart Energy ZigBee functionality to their products." An API that simplifies connectivity of the device to an application processor has been incorporated for users who wish to quickly implement products that provide vendor interoperable smart energy and home automation. In addition to the ZigBee stack, other applications can be implemented due to the 32bit M3 Cortex ARM processor. ZPM3570 samples are available to qualified customers, while a development kit will be available in Mid June 2011.