AVR module gains European and Japanese approvals

The nanoLOC AVR RF module is the first CSS radio module with precise indoor and outdoor ranging capabilities.

Nanotron Technologies' 2.4 GHz CSS smart nanoLOC AVR module has received approval for the Japanese ARIB-T66 standard and Europe's RandTTE directive for use in the license free 2.4GHz ISM band.

The 35 x 14 x 3mm unit has an integrated chip antenna and a serial UART interface.

The nanoLOC AVR RF module is the first CSS radio module with precise indoor and outdoor ranging capabilities.

It is the suitable for straightforward product integration.

By adding a power supply and housing to the module system integrators or end customers can build their products without the challenges of 2.4GHz RF design and certification.

The module is equipped with a 64Kbyte Flash and 4Kbyte RAM fast 8bit microcontroller.

The design of the module was driven customer requests for a small, energy efficient, intelligent tag that can be used for ranging and localisation in combination with robust communication, either as a standalone system or as part of a sophisticated RTLS.

The module bridges the gap between the nanoLOC CSS radio chip and an OEM board.

It provides design flexibility without the need for low-level RF expertise and is a first step towards a successful portable, mobile integration.

"Nanotron's smart nanoLOC AVR RF module makes life easier for applications where positioning is an issue".

"From tracking valuable assets in logistics and the medical market to safety monitoring applications in mines and harsh industrial environments, a broad spectrum of applications benefit from decentralised and inexpensive RTLS systems based on Nanotron's nanoLOC CSS transceiver" said Dr Frank Schlichting, Director Application Engineering at Nanotron.

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