Freescale's SynkroRF Protocol is a lightweight networking stack built on top of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. The protocol was created to simplify development by creating a robust network layer on top of 802.15.4, allowing developers to concentrate on the application and reducing development time. Freescale's SynkroRF starts with 802.15.4, but incorporates improvements in interference avoidance by adding channel agility and low latency transmissions to address the specific needs of wireless control networks.
There are two ways to develop a SynkroRF application: the SynkroRF API and SynkroRF BlackBox. The SynkroRF API allows for application development using the embedded processor running the SynkroRF protocol. This is the lowest cost solution. The SynkroRF BlackBox provides access to the complete SynkroRF API through a serial command set. This alternative allows for application development on a separate processor which enables a more flexible system definition to meet the specific needs of end products.
SynkroRF Protocol Benefits
- Based on IEEE 802.15.4
- Bi-directional Communication
- Interference Avoidance
- Channel Agility
- Low Latency Transmission for high duty cycle interferes
- Easy Device Pairing
- Fragmentation Support
- Standardized Command Set
