N710AP-ZB Zigbee USB Dongle | CC2538+CC2592 Gateway | +22dBm High Power
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N710AP-ZB Zigbee USB Dongle
Product Overview
The N710AP-ZB is a high-performance Zigbee USB Dongle designed to function as a robust Zigbee Coordinator, Router, or Gateway for PC-based applications. It integrates Texas Instruments' powerful CC2538 wireless microcontroller (ARM Cortex-M3) with the CC2592 RF range extender, delivering an outstanding +22 dBm output power for extended network coverage. This compact, feature-rich dongle provides a complete, plug-and-play solution for developing, testing, and deploying Zigbee networks, bridging the gap between USB hosts and 2.4 GHz Zigbee mesh networks.
Key Features & Benefits
High-Power Zigbee Networking: The CC2592 front-end amplifies the CC2538's signal to +22 dBm, creating a strong central node with superior range and network penetration for reliable mesh formation.
Powerful Processing Core: Features the CC2538's ARM Cortex-M3 MCU with up to 512KB Flash and 32KB RAM, capable of running full-featured Zigbee PRO stacks (like Z-Stack) and handling complex gateway logic.
Integrated Developer Convenience: Includes onboard User bicolor LED and Function Button for easy status indication and manual control during development and testing.
Dual Interface & Programmability: Provides a standard USB 2.0 interface for seamless PC connection and a full JTAG debug interface (via exposed pads) for direct firmware programming and debugging using TI tools like XDS110 or XDS100v3.
Complete Gateway Solution: An ideal, ready-to-use hardware platform for building Zigbee network sniffers, protocol analyzers, smart home hubs, or industrial gateways.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| RF & Protocol | Wireless Standard | Zigbee 3.0 / IEEE 802.15.4 |
| Frequency Range | 2400 – 2480 MHz | |
| Max. Output Power | +22 dBm | |
| Data Rate | 250 kbps | |
| Antenna Interface | IPEX Connector (for external antenna) | |
| Core Hardware | Main IC | CC2538 (ARM Cortex-M3) + CC2592 (RF PA) |
| MCU Core | ARM® Cortex®-M3 | |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB (on CC2538) | |
| RAM | 32 KB (on CC2538) | |
| Peripherals on Dongle | USB 2.0, User LED, Push Button | |
| Electrical & Physical | Supply Voltage | 5V via USB |
| RX Current | 35 mA (typical) | |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +75°C | |
| Dimensions | 62 x 18 x 7 mm | |
| Package | USB Dongle Form Factor |
Applications
Zigbee Network Gateway/Hub: Central controller for smart home, building automation, or industrial monitoring systems.
Development & Debugging Tool: Sniffing Zigbee network traffic, prototyping applications, and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
Protocol Analyzer: Capturing and analyzing Zigbee packets for network optimization and troubleshooting.
PC Peripheral for IoT: Adding Zigbee connectivity to PCs for data logging, visualization, or control applications.
Router Node in Large Networks: Extending Zigbee mesh network coverage in large facilities.
Development & Firmware Programming
The N710AP-ZB is designed for deep development access:
USB Connectivity: Presents as a serial (CDC) or custom USB device for immediate use with host software.
JTAG Programming: Exposed debug pads allow direct connection to a TI debugger (e.g., XDS110) for flashing firmware using TI Flash Programmer 2 or IAR Embedded Workbench.
Software Support: Compatible with TI's Z-Stack for CC2538, enabling development of compliant Zigbee coordinators, routers, or end devices.
Ordering Information
| Model Number | Core IC | Frequency Band | Output Power | Form Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N710AP-ZB | CC2538 + CC2592 | 2400 – 2480 MHz | +22 dBm | ZigBee USB Dongle |
Why Choose the N710AP-ZB Dongle?
The N710AP-ZB transcends a simple adapter by offering gateway-grade RF performance, substantial processing power, and full developer access in a convenient USB format. It eliminates the hardware design hurdles for creating a powerful Zigbee gateway, allowing developers and integrators to focus immediately on application software and network deployment. Whether for prototyping, testing, or deployment as a core network component, the N710AP-ZB delivers a reliable and capable foundation.
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