ISM band evaluation kit

Cyan has launched its RF-Solved evaluation kit that contains everything needed to create a basic two-node network, enabling examination of the features and capabilities of a Cy-Net ISM band solution.

The kit primarily consists of two AM001 modules, which includes the eCOG1kG microcontroller preprogrammed with the Cy-Net v2.0 stack and a Micrel Radiowire RF transceiver.

Cy-Net is an extended version of Micrelnet and can support star and multi-level tree network topologies. Cy-Net also has self-forming and self-healing networking capabilities, advanced power management (active listening) and optional AT command (modem) interface.

With its flexible hardware interface, for the acquisition and control of a wide range of signals, the device can be part of a standalone RF network or it can be retrofitted to an existing network of devices that requires wireless communication as an RF modem.

The development system enables the rapid design of complete solutions with no knowledge of RF design, RF standards or networking.

It can be customised to provide features beyond standards-based solutions. Unused memory, processing power and peripherals are available for the user’s own application.

Typical applications include intelligent remote sensors, smart utility meter reading (AMR and AMI), security systems and industrial and home automation.

Each AM001 module is supported by an AM002 carrier board which provides power via external supply or batteries, serial comms and eICE interface. Also included in the kit is the USB eICE adapter which allows access to the eCOG1 microcontroller to customise the network software and exploit unused memory and instruction cycles.