Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Going Wireless with Wired Systems

Wireless is becoming ever more popular in today's modern electronics and circuits. Consumers are demanding wireless for its sleek appeal and freedom of movement, and for some applications it's a requirement. However, for developers this means learning more about how wireless technologies work, and how wireless can be incorporated into existing products.

There are several chip sets and modules available on the market for making the transition to wireless, however, many of them are complex so incorporating wireless into a product is not always an easy step. Starman Electric's wireless modem module, DataBridge, makes wireless effortless by allowing the user to treat the wireless as a wire. This makes wireless transparent, and modules can be easily added to an existing design. This allows developers to create quick wireless links within seconds. DataBridge modules include both inputs and outputs for digital, analog, and serial UART data signals.

DataBridge modules offer a simple solution with reliability in the same package. With its proprietary modulation technique, these modules work well in industrial environments where harsh RF noise can be a common problem. Databridge modules take advantage of both DSSS and FHSS modulation techniques, which greatly improves reliability and also lowers power consumption during transmission. This is especially important in the growing wireless world where the airwaves are becoming increasingly dense, and avoiding interference is critical.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Getting Started Guide Available

DataBridge™ Wireless I/O Module Getting Started Guide now available for download. This guide includes notes for model selection, antenna selection, circuit board design, and example schematics. Schematic Examples include:

  • Wireless Digital and Analog I/O Bridge
  • Wireless On/Off Digital Switches
  • Wireless Potentiometer for 5.0V Analog
  • Wireless Monitoring of 4-20mA Signals
  • Wireless UART link for Microcontrollers
  • Wireless microcontroller link from PC Serial
  • Wireless Data Acquisition to PC Serial
  • Wireless Data Acquisition to PC USB
  • Microcontroller Data Acquisition and Control
  • Configuring NETID for Multiple Networks

    Download guide through Starman Electric Website.

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    Saturday, March 13, 2010

    Starman Electric Releases DataBridge™ Wireless I/O Modules

    About DataBridge™

    DataBridge™ is a wireless I/O transceiver module used for point-to-point bridging of analog, digital, and Serial UART RS-232 data. Two modules automatically link together and function as a wireless cable, bridging both sides through a low-latency, full-duplex wireless RF link.

    Signals are sampled and repeated 200 times per second with a latency of only 5 milliseconds. DataBridge™ offers the lowest latency on the market, while maintaining low power and long range. Reliable data delivery is ensured by avoiding interference through frequency hopping, and data integrity is maintained using checksums and acknowledgments.

    Using simple jumpers, each DataBridge™ device can be configured as a master or slave, and up to 16 device pairs can operate in the same area by setting a Network ID. UART baud rates are also configurable without software, and can display all I/O and status information for additional control.

    No software configuration or programming is required.

    Features:

    Easy Point-to-Point Wireless
    Analog, Digital, and Serial Bridge
    6 Digital Inputs, 6 Digital Outputs
    2 Analog Inputs, 2 Analog Outputs
    UART Data Transmit and Receive
    200 Samples per Second
    Extremely Low Latency (5mS)
    Full-duplex Communication
    2.4Ghz Frequency Hopping
    Reliable Data Delivery
    Up to 16 Device Pairs
    1mW or 100mW
    Up to 4km Range
    Internal or External Antenna
    2.7V – 3.6V Operation
    Small Form Factor
    Power Saving Sleep Mode
    RSSI and Link Indication
    Temperature and Voltage Monitor
    FCC, Canadian, and ETSI Certified

    More info:

    Email: info@starmanelectric.com