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ZL70251 WSN Evaluation Kit with Z-Star ProtocolThe ZL70251 Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Evaluation Kit assists developers with evaluating the?ZL70251 for use in a wireless sensor network. The kit includes one USB hub and one accelerometer sensor node to demonstrate a high-data-rate, continuous-monitoring application where the node interacts with the hub seamlessly using Microsemi's Z-Star protocol. The included Z-Star protocol stack software supports Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) transactions in a star network configuration. This robust, proprietary protocol is optimized for ultra-low-power wireless sensor networks and minimizes both packet size and transaction time. The protocol stack may be further optimized for specific customer applications (for example, by varying packet length, latency, and frequency of transmission). Each kit contains:One USB hub, including:ZL70251 with 50-? matching network and dual-band antennaUSB interface to monitor and control the Z-Star network from a PCMicrocontroller running the Z-Star protocol stack while supporting the USB interfaceExtender board for customer developmentOne sensor node, including:ZL70251 with 50-? matching network and dual-band antennaMicrocontroller running the Z-Star protocol and accelerometer applicationPlug-in accelerometer sensor board that attaches to the node boardCR1632 coin-cell batteryExtender board for customer developmentSoftwareTwo types of GUI displays (see figure, right):- Main display, allowing configuration and control of sensor network- Real-time graphs of data from each sensorC-based API that runs on a PC supporting all commands to the USB hubFirmware for both USB hub and sensor nodeSource code is available with software license agreementFull documentationSoftware download includes User's Guide, Source Code Overview, and hardware documentation (board schematics, layout, Gerber files, and Bill of Material (BOM)) for all included boardsOptional Sensor BoardsThe ZL70251 WSN Evaluation Kit can be used to develop custom sensor applications.AccelerometerPhysical therapy and rehabilitation monitoringBody activity monitoring for elderly and recovering patients