RPA - Relative Position Awareness

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Ranging + Location & Communication
Relative Position Awareness technology integrates wireless communication with ranging capabilities which can be used to develop location aware applications. These products use Nanotron's unique wireless Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) communication technology that supports a freely adjustable center frequency with three non-overlapping channels. Applications include high value asset tracking, positioning in areas where GPS is unavailable i.e. in buildings or under ground. Click on a series number above to view complete specifications for that product line.

• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Encryption: Available
• Network Size: 65K
• Battery Life: Years
• Speed: 2.1 MBs
• 1 Meter Accuracy
• Circular and Free Form Settings
• Lowest Cost Location Infrastructure
• Quick Time to Market
• Ease of Installation Without Wires
• Location Awareness Applications
• Active RFID
• Asset Tracking
• 2D/3D Real-Time Location Systems
• Security
• Industrial Monitoring And Control
• Medical Applications

Ranging - Know the Distance!

Applications:
• Child Protection
• Pet Fencing
• Work Safety
• Gaming
• Industrial Monitoring & Control
• Medical
Location - Know the Exact Position!

Applications:
• Animal Tracking
• Mining, Tunneling
• Gaming
• Logistics
• Asset Tracking
• 2D/3D Real-time Location Systems
• Security
• Industrial Monitoring & Control
• Medical

PAN4561
NEW! PAN5375

The PAN5375 module operates in the worldwide, license-free, ISM band at 2.4GHz and ensures reliable communication through its unique chirp transmission technology. nanoLOC offers on-chip point-to-point ranging accuracy of better than one to two meters while offering robust, reliable data communication with superior transmission range. With its unique ranging capability, nanoLOC can measure the link distance between two nodes. Thus, nanoLOC supports location awareness applications including location based services (LBS), enhanced RFID, and asset tracking (2D/3D RTLS). Ranging is performed during regular data communication and does not require additional infrastructure, power, and/or bandwidth. For more accurate ranging, a high precision mode is provided. This module complies with ETSI standards EN300328, EN301489 and EN60950.

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PAN5375
RPA For Asset Tracking

High value mobile asset tracking may be accomplished using a number of network protocols. Ideally those that have both communication and location capabilities. Combining GPS with other network protocols is one method. Another is a unique solution offered by Panasonic, known as Relative Position Awareness or RPA. RPA modules have extended range communication capabilities – thousands of feet – plus the added benefit of location awareness within the boundaries of the network. This solution works in locations where GPS signal is unavailable, such as underground or within buildings. See the datasheet on the PAN5375 RF module for more information.

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