Jennic Kit

JN5139 IEEE802.15.4/JenNet Evaluation Kit

Jennic's IEEE802.15.4/JenNet evaluation kit provides a complete environment for the rapid development of wireless connectivity applications based on the JN5139 wireless microcontroller. All the hardware and software required for product development is included, with five network nodes, an unrestricted software development kit, test environment and examples. Libraries are provided for IEEE802.15.4 and for the JenNet networking layer, which supports star, tree and linear networks up to 1000 nodes and provides self-healing functionality for robust communications.

A demonstration home automation system is included that monitors data from remote sensors and displays the results onto the controller's LCD display, while commands sent between the nodes activate control signals.

The test environment includes an evaluation of Daintree Networks' Sensor Network Analyser for IEEE802.15.4 wireless sensor network monitoring (30 days support).  A basic packet sniffer and network test application also aids program development.

Features: Controller board

  • JN5139 module
  • Onboard temperature, light level and humidity sensors
  • Bitmapped LCD display 128x64
  • JN5139 IO expansion port
  • USB connection to PC
  • Battery or external power supply

Sensor boards (4 off)

  • JN5139 module
  • Onboard temperature, light level and humidity sensors
  • JN5139 IO expansion port
  • USB connection to PC
  • Battery or external power supply

High power modules (2 off)

  • JN5139 high power module for extended range

Software development kit

  • GNU-based toolchain
    • ANSI C, C++ compiler
    • Debugger
    • Flash programmer
  • JenNet and IEEE802.15.4 wireless network libraries
  • Microcontroller and peripheral libraries
  • Code::Blocks Integrated Development Environment
  • Application examples
    • Home control demonstration

Application Support

  • Reference designs
  • Datasheets
  • User guides
  • Application notes

Benefits

  • Low cost evaluation platform for wireless sensor networks
  • Complete SDK and network stack
  • Unrestricted development environment
  • Ideal for application development and demonstration

Applications

  • Robust and secure low power wireless applications
  • Wireless sensor networks, using IEEE802.15.4 or JenNet
  • Home and commercial building automation
  • Home networks
  • Toys and gaming peripherals
  • Industrial systems
  • Telemetry and utilities
    (e.g. AMR)