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Sigma Designs, Inc. - Z-Wave is available as a single chip solution with the ZW-0301 representing the third generation of Z-Wave chip technology. The Z-Wave mesh network stack is embedded in the chips, and Flash memory is available to the manufacturer/OEM for their own application software. A set of on-chip peripherals makes the Z-Wave chips true systems on chip solutions. Additional tools are available that simplify the integration with e.g. Microsoft development platforms such as .NET XP-Vista/compact/Micro Framework.

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	Module Name	Audio	Non-Audio	Duration	Parts List
	Z-Wave Introduction	6.8MB	2.8MB	15 min	Parts List

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Sigma Designs Z-Wave® Evaluation Kit is aimed at providing a lower cost of entry and includes hardware and software needed to evaluate the Z-Wave® technology. The evaluation kit allows programmers to write host applications from a PC or embedded processor that talks to the Z-Wave® interface through the so-called Serial API. The APIs are limited, but enable a developer to write simple control application and get acquainted with the Z-Wave® solution. The kit also comes in US and European versions. More...

Sigma Designs full Developers Kit includes all the hardware and software needed for full scale Z-Wave development. The Z-WaveDeveloper’s Kit contains all the software and detailed documentation necessary to design and write OEM application software on top of the Z-Wave protocol API and to test and debug the final Z-Wave product. The Z-Wave Developer’s Kit is based on Zensys’ ZW0301 Single Chip, which is a mixed signal chip integrating an RF transceiver, memory, and a MCU capable of handling both the Z-Wave protocol and the OEM’s application software storage — all in a single chip. More...

Sigma Designs Z-Wave module is a fully integrated RF communication module that uses the unlicensed short-range-device (SRD) frequency band of 868.0MHz to 868.6MHz in Europe, 902MHz to 928MHz in the US, 919.5MHz to 920.0MHz in Hong Kong, 921MHz to 929MHz in New Zealand, and 915MHz to 928MHz in Australia. The ZM3102N is dedicated for wireless control and monitoring of residential products such as lighting and appliance control, energy management, access control, security and building automation. Together with the patented Z-Wave protocol, the ZM3102N Z-Wave module delivers a complete highly reliable RF communication solution. More...

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Sigma Designs, Inc. License Agreement

Click Here to view the Sigma Designs, Inc. license agreement. This agreement is required by Sigma Designs, Inc. prior to purchasing any Z-Wave products, as the products contain information that is confidential to Sigma Designs, Inc.

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Z-Wave Development Kit Overview

Tools and Software

Development Software - Development of Z-Wave applications requires the use of the Professional Developer's suite compiler (PK51-ND) available from Keil.

Z-wave delivers the optimal balance of key-mass market requirements

Seamless interoperability between multiple vendors and applications
Robust and reliable coverage through mesh networking
Easy, automatic set-up and simple network management
Low power consumption for multi-year battery life
Integration of home and entertainment control with meta data support
Low cost for mass market consumer and trade products

The Z-Wave Alliance is an open consortium of global companies committed to delivering on the promise of interoperable 2-way RF mesh networking wireless products, services and technologies. The Z-Wave Alliance host developer's forums and Unplug Fest for participating members significantly reducing the cost, effort and time to market for a rich interoperable wireless control product line.

For more information regarding Sigma Designs, Inc. products contact rf.support@digikey.com.

Additional Links

The official Z-Wave Alliance website
www.z-wavealliance.org

The official Z-Wave technology website
www.zen-sys.com

The official website for Sigma Designs – Sigma acquired Zensys Jan 2009
www.sigmadesigns.com

The Z-Wave consumer portal
www.z-wave.com

Sigma Designs, Inc. Wireless Solutions