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The MICAz is a 2.4GHz, IEEE 802.15.4 compliant, Mote module used for enabling low-power, wireless, sensor networks. The MICAz Mote features several new capabilities that enhance the overall functionality of Crossbow’s MICA family of wireless sensor networking products.

These features include:

IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee compliant RF transceiver
2.4 to 2.4835 GHz, a globally compatible ISM band
Direct sequence spread spectrum radio which is resistant to RF interference and provides inherent data security
250 kbps data rate ·Runs TinyOS 1.1.7 and higher, including Crossbow’s reliable mesh networking stack software modules
Plug and play with all of Crossbow’s sensor boards, data acquisition boards, gateways, and software

TinyOS is a small, open-source, energy-efficient, software operating system developed by UC Berkeley which supports large scale, self-configuring sensor networks.

Processor and Radio Platform (MPR2400CA):
Using TOS, a single processor board (MPR2400CA) can be configured to run your sensor application/processing and the mesh networking radio stack simultaneously. The MICAz IEEE 802.15.4 radio offers both high speed (250 kbps) and hardware security (AES-128). The MICAz 51-pin expansion connector supports Analog Inputs, Digital I/O, I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces. These interfaces make it easy to connect to a wide variety of external peripherals.

Sensor Boards:
In addition to the MTS101 and MTS300/310 series, Crossbow offers a variety of sensor and data acquisition boards for the MICAz Mote. All of these boards connect to the MICAz via the standard 51-pin expansion connector. Custom sensor and data acquisition boards are also available.