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WSN Transceiver Basics and Applications

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This page covers the basics of WSN Transceivers. It includes information on application notes and a list of WSN Transceiver vendors or manufacturers. As you probably know, WSN is short for Wireless Sensor Networks.

WSNs don’t rely on just one single wireless technology or standard. Instead, they thrive thanks to a variety of wireless standards working together. Some of the most popular standards include Bluetooth, UWB, and Zigbee, as defined by IEEE 802.15.4.

WSN Transceiver Application Note

The heart of any WSN network is the WSN Transceiver. “Transceiver” is the name given to a device that combines both an RF transmitter and an RF receiver. A WSN transceiver specifically adheres to one or more WSN wireless standards.

Here’s a table showing the specifications of the CC2420 WSN transceiver from TI (Texas Instruments), which complies with IEEE 802.15.4:

  • Data Rate: 250 Kbps
  • Modulation: OQPSK
  • Frequency of operation: 2.4 GHz
  • Supply voltage: 2.1 to 3.6 Volt
  • Tx max (mA/dBm): 17.4/0
  • Tx min (mA/dBm): 8.5/-25
  • Startup time (ms): 0.3 to 0.6

Other WSN transceivers include the TR1000 from RFM, TDA5250 from Infineon, ZV4002 from Zeevo, and many more.

WSN Transceiver Manufacturers or Vendors

Here are some of the manufacturers and vendors who produce WSN Transceivers:

Manufacturers
Infineon
Texas Instruments (TI)
RF Micro Devices
InTech Europe
ATMEL
Microchip
RENESAS
Silicon Labs