EMB-Z2538PA

2.4 GHz ZigBee-ready and 802.15.4-ready ARM Cortex-M3 module

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  • Description

    EMB-Z2538PA  is a 2.4 GHz wireless module integrating a cutting-edge 32 bit ARM Cortex-M3 core and a state-of-art radio transceiver. The advanced ARM architecture makes easy the development of IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee / 6LoWPAN low-power applications to add wireless connectivity and multi-hop networking into existing products. Notable features include:

    • 32 bit ARM Cortex M3 with 512 kB FLASH and 32 kB of SRAM (TI CC2538)
    • up to +20 dBm (100 mW) RF output power
    • integrated PCB antenna or U.FL connector
    • open platform

    The EMB-Z2538PA ships programmed with Embit firmware which allows to employ the module as a simple, ready-to-use modem (using AT-like commands over UART; see EBI protocol page for more information). If custom applications needs to be developed, EMB-Z2538PA-EVK provides all tools required to download custom firmware on the module. The EMB-Z2538PA modules ship programmed with EBI-802.15.4 which allows the customer to use the modules as a simple, ready-to-use modem (using AT-like commands over UART; see EBI protocol page for more information). The evaluation kit EMB-Z2538PA-EVK is strongly suggested to customers willing to develop their own firmware applications, since the kit provides all tools required to download a custom firmware on the module.

  • Technical Specifications
    • Program memory: 512 kB
    • RAM: 32 kB
    • RF output power (MAX): +20 dBm
    • RF sensitivity: -100 dBm
    • Based on TI CC2538
    • Form factor: 29 x 22 mm
    • Power consumption (standby): 1.7 µA
    • Supply voltage: 3.3 V

  • Network Topologies Supported
    Topology Firmware stack Notes
    NetworkTopology-P2P-small TIMAC 802.15.4, TI ZStack  Supported also via UART commands, thanks to Embit EBI-802.15.4.
    NetworkTopology-Star-small TIMAC 802.15.4, TI ZStack  Supported also via UART commands, thanks to Embit EBI-802.15.4.
    NetworkTopology-Tree-small TI ZStack  Supported also via UART commands, thanks to Embit EBI-ZigBee.
    NetworkTopology-Mesh-small TI ZStack  Supported also via UART commands, thanks to Embit EBI-ZigBee.
  • Firmware Support

    Supported firmware stacks:

    Supported EBI variants:

    • Embit Binary Interface for IEEE 802.15.4 protocol: EBI-802154

    All the firmware stacks and the documentation is on the CD-ROM included in the Evaluation Kit.

  • Certifications

    EMB-Z2538PA wireless modules are

    CE certified (Europe)

    FCC certified (US): Z7H-EMB2538PA

    IC certified (Canada): 21487-EMB2538PA

    MIC certified (Japan): 003-170267

    Additionally, EMB-Z2538PA wireless modules are ZigBee-ready.

    For more informations about certification of your final product (regarding both conducted and radiated emissions tests) and compliance with European regulations, you can contact us; indeed pre-compliance assistance is one of Embit services.

  • Documentation
  • Ordering Information

    Part number:

    • EMB-Z2538PA/IA (EMB-Z2538PA with integrated antenna)
    • EMB-Z2538PA/UL (EMB-Z2538PA with U.FL connector for external antenna)

    Note: EMB-Z2538PA modules ship programmed with EBI-802.15.4. For quotes, please use the quotation form or contact our sales area at .

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