The Synapse Wireless SNAP wireless data solution is the latest in intelligent wireless communication modules. Synapse takes 802.15.4 Zigbee/XBee style communication one step further, and makes it smart.

Synapse modules are microcontroller-based, and designed to inherently mesh together. The SNAP software lets you access every node in the network from a single point (base-station/microcontroller/PC equipped with module), and as they already have a microcontroller, these can be used stand-alone!

The modules themselves are reprogrammable, and use embedded Python as their programming language. These modules even make available the extra I/O, I2C, SPI, analog-to-digital converters and a timer for PWM! These are smart 802.15.4-based modules!

Features:

• Model RF100PD6 (802.15.4 Protocol)
• Maximum Range version, with RP-SMA connector
• Maximum range performance: 1000ft Indoor range; 3 miles outdoor range (LOS)
• 24 pins, with 19 general purpose I/O, 8 of which can be 10-bit A/D inputs
• 2 UART ports (for control or transparent data communication)
• Timer1 on Pin2 for PWM out
• I2C communication (Pins 19, 20)
• SPI communication (Pins 14, 15, 16)
• 60k flash memory (20k available for user applications)
• Embedded Python
• Can be used stand-alone (no additional microcontroller required)
• Low power mode of 2.5uA with internal timer running
• Supply voltage: 2.7V~3.4V
• Transmit Current: 110mA (Typ)
• Receive Current: 65mA
• Idle Current: 15mA
• Sleep Current: 2.5uA
• Socketable on 2mm spacing
• 46.66mm x 33.86mm (1.837″ x 1.333″) overall dimensions
• FCC certified on all 16 channels (2.4GHz)
• Spread spectrum (DSSS) technology resists noisy environments
• Note: Antenna not included

Synapse RF100PD6 with SMA Connector is also available in the following bundles:
Solarbotics Synapse SMA X-Change Bundle and
Solarbotics Synapse RF100PD6 SMA Coordinator Bundle

We added a handy Synapse Module Comparison Chart,, click on thumbnail to view a pdf: