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Emerging Wireless Standards

Emerging Wireless Standards. Understanding the Role of IEEE 802.15.4 & ZigBee™ in AMR & Submetering. George Karayannis VP Sales & Marketing george@helicomm.com. Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium. Discussion Agenda. AMR & Submetering Today

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Emerging Wireless Standards

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  1. Emerging Wireless Standards Understanding the Role of IEEE 802.15.4 & ZigBee™ in AMR & Submetering George Karayannis VP Sales & Marketing george@helicomm.com Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  2. Discussion Agenda • AMR & Submetering Today • Wireless Standards Landscape • IEEE 802.15.4 Key Features • ZigBee Key Features • Implications & Opportunities Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  3. AMR Today • Proprietary Systems • Lack product interoperability & vendor independence • Submetering primarily for water in multi-dwelling units • Drive By Networks • Better than walk-by but lack real-time / ad hoc capability • Fixed Networks • Maximize RF distance to minimize cost & complexity • Other Networks • Ethernet / 802.11b, modem, CDPD / GPRS Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  4. First Stage Second Stage ……… 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Third Stage 2007 2008 2009+ • Proprietary Dominates • IEEE 802.15.4 Emerges • System Integrator Focus • Leading Edge OEMs • $.1 - $1B Industry • $1,000 - $100 Unit Cost • Proprietary Fades • ZigBee Emerges • Semiconductor Focus • Early Adopter OEMs • $1 - $10B Industry • $100 - $10 Unit Cost • Standards Dominate • IEEE 1451.5 Emerges • OEM Focus • Wireless Ubiquitous • $10 - $100B+ Industry • $10 - $1 Unit Cost Low Data Rate Wireless Evolution Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  5. Wireless Networking Standards Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  6. IEEE 802.15.4 & ZigBee In Context Application Customer • “the software” • Network, Security & Application layers • Brand management IEEE 802.15.4 • “the hardware” • Physical & Media Access Control layers API Security 32- / 64- / 128-bit encryption ZigBee Alliance Network Star / Mesh / Cluster-Tree MAC IEEE 802.15.4 PHY 868MHz / 915MHz / 2.4GHz Stack Silicon App Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  7. BANDCOVERAGE DATA RATECHANNELS 2.4 GHz ISM Worldwide 250 kbps 16 915 MHz ISM Americas 40 kbps 10 868 MHz Europe 20 kbps 1 IEEE 802.15.4 Overview • Global Standard for Low Data Rate Networks • Approved May 2003, Initial Products 4Q04 • Transmission Range of 30-100+ Meters • Reliability, Simplicity, Low Power & Low Cost Focus Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  8. IEEE 802.15.4 Key Features • High Data Reliability • DSSS, bi-directional, message acknowledgement, low latency • Beacon mode enables Guaranteed Time Slots (priority comm.) • Advanced Power Management • Typical monitoring applications good for shelf life of battery • Inherent Data Security • Data encryption, message authentication, packet freshness • Protocol Simplicity • Designed for minimal cost & complexity Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  9. ZigBee Overview • Specifications Managed by the • Global consortium of OEMs, IC vendors & tech companies • Specify device, network and service discovery / pairing • Defining Star, Mesh & Cluster-Tree Networks • Allows users to balance system cost, reliability & battery life • Defining Security Management • Extends 32-, 64- & 128-bit AES encryption of 802.15.4 • Defining Application Profiles & Brand Compliance • Ensures product & application interoperability (e.g., AMR & DSM) Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  10. Star Network Key Attributes • Simplicity • Low Cost • Long Battery Life • Single Point of Failure Node Controller Repeater (optional) Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  11. Mesh Network Key Attributes • Reliability • Extended Range • No Battery Life • Routing Complexity Router Node Controller Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  12. Hybrid Network Key Attributes • Flexibility • Reliability/Range of Mesh • Battery Life of Star • Design Complexity Router Node Node Controller Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  13. Implications & Opportunities • Provides Cost-Effective AMR Alternative • Costs quickly falling from ~$25 to <$10 per module (10K qty) • Enables Multi-Utility AMR Solutions • Ideal for meter aggregation, submetering & load management • Simplifies Generation & T&D Equipment Monitoring • Remote data acquisition reduces costs & improves service • Increases Industry Innovation & Competition • ZigBee-based AMR, DSM, home control, building automation Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

  14. For More Information • Email: george@helicomm.com • Phone: 760-845-6227 (mobile) • Helicomm: www.helicomm.com • ZigBee Alliance: www.zigbee.org Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium Mapping Your Future: From Data to Value AMRA 2003 International Symposium

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