Semtech and Virtual Extension Expand Wireless Mesh Network Platform with Ultra-High
Transmission Range Chipset
New Chipset Pairs Semtech SX1231 ISM Transceiver with Virtual Extension VE209S Mesh Controller for Highest Performance
in Smart Lighting and Smart Environment Applications
CAMARILLO, Calif.--
(BUSINESS WIRE)
-- Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq:SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal
semiconductors, and Virtual Extension (Beit Dagan, Israel), a leading mesh wireless networks provider, today announced the
expansion of their wireless mesh network platform to include a new, ultra-high transmission range (Tx) power chipset that brings
a new level of performance to a wide variety of smart environment applications. The chipset pairs Semtech's SX1231
ISM
-band
transceiver with Virtual Extension's VE209S wireless mesh controller to enable reliable wireless data transmission across
greater distances, compared to lower Tx solutions.
The ultra-high, +17 dBm RF transmission power of the SX1231 makes this chipset ideal for network applications that need to
fully utilize the maximum power allowed by European, North American and other worldwide regulations, as well as for battery-
operated devices with up to a 12-year operating lifetime, or a combination of the two, all using very few external components.
Designers of smart lighting, metering, alarms, security systems and other smart environment systems now have the highest-
performance network solution available, either as chipsets for their own design, or as customized, ready-made modules.
A member of Semtech's complete platform of ISM-band transceivers, the SX1231 is optimized for asynchronous sensor network
designs over a wide frequency range, including the 433 MHz, 868 MHz and 915 MHz bands. The device offers the unique
benefit of programmable narrow-band and wide-band communication modes, without the need to modify external components. It
offers a world-class, 137 dB link budget and a high receive sensitivity of -120 dBm, along with a high transmitter output power of
17 dBm to enable reliable transmission over greater distances.
The SX1231 extends battery life with an ultra-low, 16 mA (typ) receive mode current consumption, 95 mA (typ) transmit current
consumption (at +17 dBm), and a 0.1 µA (typ) sleep mode current consumption.
The VE209 family of high-performance mesh controllers serves as the main building block of a VEmesh network unit, either a
gateway or a node. These IP based mesh controllers have the necessary internal elements for performing all networking tasks
and the required interfaces, for a wide choice of protocols, with DALI, MODBUS, RS232, USB and TCP/IP compatibility.
VEmesh units provide highly reliable bi-directional communication and best-in-class range and coverage for distributed
monitoring and data collection of smart lighting, smart metering and sensor systems. All VEmesh nodes also act as relays to
retransmit data from other units in order to create a modular solution with no practical limitation to the number of nodes or size
of coverage area.
"This new chipset is great news for a wide variety of smart environment applications," said Sameer Vuyyuru, Vice President
Marketing for Semtech's Advanced Communications and Sensing Group. "Expanding our relationship with Virtual Extension, this
chipset joins our lower output power, +12.5 dBm, 3 mA version introduced last year. Our wireless mesh platform enables robust,
reliable mesh networks that are easier to design, build, install and maintain, and can easily scale when the network expands."
"With a transmission power of +17 dBm, high selectivity filter and programmable communication modes, the SX1231 is an
excellent companion chip to our VE209S wireless mesh controller," stated Leor Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for Virtual
Extension. "It enables wireless mesh networks complying with the most stringent requirements of European and other worldwide
smart environment regulations."
Key Features of Semtech - Virtual Extension High Transmission Power Wireless Mesh Solution
Fully bi-directional
Farthest range in class
Very low power consumption, for years of operation on a single battery
Fastest response in class lowest and most predictable latency
Secure (frequency diversity) and resistant (space diversity) to multipath fading and propagation changes
Simple: no knowledge; no training installation, maintenance; no need to manage software
Built-in unicast and broadcast capabilities
Instant addition and removal of nodes, with no network downtime
Practically unlimited number of hops, thousands of nodes per network
Highly scalable: robustness and network range increase when the network expands
Availability
SX1231-based chipsets and modules are available now. Evaluation kits (order code:
SX1231MESH
-868 and
SX1231MESH
-915)
are available from Semtech. Semtech offers comprehensive design assistance, including field- and factory-based support. Data
sheets, volume pricing, and delivery quotes, as well as evaluation kits and samples, are available at
www.semtech.com/info
. For
customized ready-to-use modules based on the chipset, please inquire with Virtual Extension at info@virtual-extension.com.
About Semtech
Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for high-end consumer, computing,
communications and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global
community. The company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have on the environment. Internal green
programs seek to reduce waste through material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and designing for
resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol
SMTC. For more information, visit http://www.semtech.com.
About Virtual Extension
Operating since 2000, Virtual Extension has pioneered Diverse Path Mesh technology for Smart Lighting, Smart Metering and
Wireless Sensor Networks. The company's OEM customers rate its products as having the best range, resiliency and simplicity
of deployment. Its VEmesh products are used in numerous applications that require such high performance. Its design wins
power smart lighting, emergency illumination, smart metering, security and pipeline, agricultural, and industrial control and
monitoring applications. For more information, please visit us at
www.virtual
-extension.com.
Semtech Corporation
Pauline Cadena, 805-389-2755
pcadena@semtech.com
or
Virtual Extension
Marius Gafen, +972-545-955427
marius@virtual-extension.com
Source: Semtech Corporation
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(1) ISM
-band: industrial, scientific and medical radio frequency bands
(2) kbps: kilobits per second
(3) dBm: power level in decibels (dB) relative to 1 milliwatt (mW)