
ProFLEX01 TRANSCEIVER MODULE
DATASHEET
Software Stacks
There are two software stacks provided by TI to streamline development:
MAC (802.15.4)
Z-Stack (Zigbee)
Overall Complexity and Development Effort
Figure 10 ProFLEX01 Compatible Stacks
802.15.4 MAC
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Use for applications requiring point-to-point or star network topology.
Advantages: Quick learning curve, minimize software development, easy to deploy in the field
Disadvantages: No mesh networking
Application Software
(to control switches,
LED’s , serial ports
Software
Interface
802.15.4 MAC
(To Tx/Rx RF data)
and so on)
Figure 11 ProFLEX01 with 802.15.4 MAC
TI Z-Stack (ZigBee)
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Use when mesh networking is required.
Advantages: Covers a large area with a ZigBee network.
Disadvantages: Large learning curve, more software development, and complexity
Application Software
(to control switches,
LED’s , serial ports
Software
Interface
Z-Stack (ZigBee)
(To Tx/Rx RF data)
and so on)
Figure 12 ProFLEX01 with TI Z-Stack (ZigBee)
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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