Low-power 2.4 GHz wireless sensor networks (ZigBee in particular) represent a major challenge, starting with integrated circuit manufacturers. This is demonstrated by the strategic acquisition recently made by Silicon Labs It's all about Embera pioneer in Zigbee solutions (based on the 802.15.4 standard). The two companies' portfolios are complementary, offering sensors, conditioners, controllers and, of course, wireless communications.
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