Crabtree Selects Freescale's ZigBee(TM) Solution for Wireless Home Automation Product; ZigBee Technology Enables iTRONIC System
07 June 2006 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Underscoring the rapid adoption of ZigBee solutions in the home
automation market, Crabtree, a leading electrical accessories
manufacturer in South Africa, has selected Freescale
Semiconductor's (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) ZigBee solution for its
iTRONIC system. ZigBee is increasingly selected for home automation
applications due to its ultra low power features, interoperability
and mesh capability, all requirements in today's advanced home
automation systems. The iTRONIC home automation system allows
homeowners to control a number of functions in their homes remotely
via telephone or Internet. Freescale's low power ZigBee solution is
providing the backbone for this comprehensive home network and
enables interoperability for future enhancements. Specifically, the
iTRONIC system saves energy with the capability to take care of
daily scheduled tasks including running a pool pump and irrigation
system, as well as checking and adjusting the temperature and
lighting system. Freescale's ZigBee solution enables this system to
efficiently operate for many years, showcasing the power saving
features of ZigBee technology. "ZigBee technology is allowing us to
meet our customers' demand for innovative products," said Paul de
Kock, product manager, automation for Crabtree. "Freescale's
extensive ZigBee platform has enabled us to quickly develop and
launch our home automation system to meet consumer demand for
wireless home monitoring and control products." The iTRONIC system
enables a new level of home security by sending status
notifications via telephone, short message service (SMS) and the
web to the homeowner regarding an intrusion, fire and smoke
detection, as well as alarm status. "The iTRONIC system is another
example of how ZigBee works in the real world," said Brett Black,
commercial wireless manager for Freescale Semiconductor. "Home
automation is a key application for ZigBee technology, due to its
low power capabilities. Freescale's solutions are ZigBee compliant
and provide products such as the iTRONIC system the capability to
be interoperable with other devices in the residential space."
Freescale's ZigBee-compliant platform, which includes the MC13193
2.4 GHz RF transceiver and a low voltage, low power HCS08 MCU and
software, provides a robust, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy
solution. ZigBee-enabled on-chip features and enhancements reduce
external components and total bill of materials, while providing
battery lifetimes of up to several years. About ZigBee technology
ZigBee is a low-power wireless communication technology and
international standard protocol for the next-generation wireless
network, reducing data size and allowing for lower-cost network
construction with simplified protocol and limited functionality.
ZigBee uses the PHY and MAC layers defined by IEEE(R)802.15.4,
which is the short-distance wireless communication standard for 2.4
GHz band. ZigBee comprises the ZigBee platform specifications and
ZigBee profiles defined by the ZigBee Alliance. For more
information on Freescale's ZigBee-compliant solutions, visit
www.freescale.com/zigbee. About the iTRONIC System The iTRONIC
System makes use of the internationally accepted standard protocols
(ZigBee, X10, DALI). It fully complements the entire range of
Crabtree accessories including switches and sockets, circuit
breakers and other services. A control entry-level system starts at
an affordable $1,500.00 (USD) and is available now. About Freescale
Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B)
is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded
semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking
and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company in
July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. The
company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and
development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30
countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the
world's largest semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8
billion (USD). www.freescale.com About Crabtree Crabtree
Electronics S.A., a leading electrical accessories manufacturer in
South Africa, first opened its doors in 1947, as a subsidiary of a
UK parent company. The Crabtree motto has been to strive to be a
company that meets the high demands of its customers through the
provision of a technically advanced product, unrivalled service and
superior support and back-up infrastructure. Crabtree manufacturing
facilities are located centrally in Wadeville, Gauteng. Branches
handling distribution and sales are situated in Cape Town, Durban,
Port Elizabeth, George and Bloemfontein. Additional information is
to be found on our web site: www.crabtree.co.za Freescale
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