Wireless mcus target Internet of Things

Integrating a 2.45GHz radio and analogue peripherals with microcontroller functionality in a single die, the mcus are said to be the only single chip devices in the industry to support JenNet-IP, ZigBee Light Link, ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Home Automation and RF4CE. The modules are available with up to 256kB of embedded flash, 4kB of on chip EEPROM and 32kB of ram to support the latest network stacks. In-packet antenna diversity is also included, which allows systems to choose the best antenna on every packet received. "The JN5168 is our newest wireless microcontroller for the Internet of Things – ideal for applications ranging from smart lighting and home automation to building automation and wireless sensor networks," said NXP's Marcel Walgering. "With extensive on chip memory and ram, design engineers can do more with a much lower bill of materials, while taking advantage of NXP's expertise in a wide range of software stacks based on the 802.15.4 standard." Currently sampling with lead customers, JN516x evaluation kits and chips will be available in January 2013. An energy harvesting demo with CHERRY can be viewed below.