NeoCortec, manufacturer of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh networking protocol stack, demonstrated the ability to form a NeoMesh wireless network using LoRa modulation. The combination of NeoMesh’s simple and massive scalability and low power with Semtech’s LoRa modulation proven ability to perform well in noisy environments, such as buildings where other 2.4GHz radio systems such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are also present, significantly enhances the value proposition of the two leading wireless technologies.
Explains Thomas Steen Halkier, CEO of NeoCortec: “The various wireless connectivity technologies all exist because they all address different challenges. Now, for the first time designers can benefit from a combination of leading solutions. We expect this development to unlock many wireless networking opportunities in smart buildings and other applications.”
The NeoMesh software stack is being implemented in a LoRa module manufactured by Embit S.R.L. Fully compliant with worldwide 2.4GHz frequency band regulations and able to be used anywhere in the world, the EMB-LR1280S module is based on Semtech’s SX1280 2.4 GHz long range transceiver paired with a STM32 MCU. Details Fabio Bonizzi, CEO at Embit: “We are delighted to be able to unveil the first commercially-available module to feature both LoRa and NeoMesh technology at Electronica.”
In contrast to other mesh network technologies, NeoMesh is dynamic and scalable, supporting thousands of nodes. It is easy to install, requiring only one gateway and no repeaters. NeoMesh is also able to automatically reroute signals, self-healing the network, in the event of a node failure.
