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ATZB-S1-256-3-0-U ZigBit 2.4GHz Single chip Wireless Module [DATASHEET] 

42199A

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WIRELESS

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10/2013 

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The ATZB-S1-256-3-0-U ZigBit is an ultra 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. 

 

This ZigBit module contains the Atmel ATmega256RFR2 Microcontroller and a 2.4GHz ISM band Transceiver for 

ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 [1]. The module features 256KB In-System Self-Programmable flash memory, 32KB SRAM 

and 8KB EEPROM. 

The compact all-in-one integration of MCU and Radio Transceiver inside the chip along 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. 

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.