This document provides an overview of IQRF technology presented by Vladimir Sulc of MICRORISC s.r.o. IQRF is described as a complete technology for mesh networks including transceiver modules running proprietary IQRF OS, development tools, mesh networking capabilities, and applications. Key features highlighted include the transceiver architecture, routing algorithm, IDE, Direct Peripherals Accessing for programming-free development, and Fast Response Commands. MICRORISC is presented as a private Czech company that has been developing IQRF since 2004 and provides a full-stack solution for wireless mesh networking.

1. IQRF INTRO 11-2013
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Intro to IQRF
November, 2013, Israel
Vladimír Šulc
MICRORISC s.r.o.
Jičín, Czech Republic
sulc@microrisc.com

2. Agenda
Complete Technology for MESH networks
MICRORISC s.r.o.
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3. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
CZECH
MODERN
RESPONSIBLE
TECHNOLOGICAL
WITH CLEAR VISIONS
ORIENTED TO MANUFACTURES
PRIVATELY OWNED
INNOVATIVE
ETHICAL
GLOBAL
NOT INDEPENDENT ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS
BASED ON A KNOWLEDGE
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4. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
HI-TECH COMPONENTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
ENABLING FUTURE INNOVATION®
www.IQRF.org
www.IQRFALLIANCE.org
www.IQVCP.org
www.IQSERVER.net
www.IQRFSMARTHOUSE.org
… a knowledge based company
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5. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
MICRORISC team evolution
2011
R&D
Support
Products finalization
2013
12
1
2
R&D
Support
Products finalization
25+
5
5
Operations
4
Operations
5
Sales
2
Sales
6
Finance
2
Finance
2
HR
0
HR
1
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6. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Production margin
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7. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
MICRORISC globally
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8. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Awarded company
2013 - Golden Amper
2012 - Company of the Year (3rd place)
2012 – Best Paper Award (IQMESH)
2011 - Exporter of the Region
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9. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
RTCM – Research and Technology Center of MICRORISC
03/2012 – 05/2013
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10. MICRORISC s.r.o.
Complete Technology for MESH networks
2013
2012
2004
1991
… visions consistency and fulfillment
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11. Agenda
Complete Technology for MESH networks
IQRF … short trip back
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12. History …
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2004 – the begin
2005 – IQRF™ OS
2006 – IQMESH™ “4+1”
2007 – DPA introduced
2008 – RFPGM™
2010 – IQMESH™ true mesh
2013 – DPA launched
2013 – FRC™
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13. History …
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2004
9 years R&D
5+ Mil USD investment
20+ patents
2013
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14. Agenda
Complete Technology for MESH networks
What is it
and
what is not IQRF?
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15. What it is not IQRF?
Complete Technology for MESH networks
IQRF does not mean just a module or any product.
IQRF is not only an idea or protocol or demo.
IQRF is not only application with limited use.
IQRF is not only a marketing bubble.
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16. What it is IQRF?
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… is a Complete Technology for wireless MESH networks
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17. What it is IQRF?
Complete Technology for MESH networks
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18. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Excellent transceiver modules with own IQRF OS are the technology core.
Range: 700 m
XLP RX: 25 uA
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19. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Excellent transceiver modules with own IQRF OS are the technology core.
Interpreting packets
Utilizing DPA - Hardware Profiles
Application programming
“NO programming development”
HWP
Plugin
Ensuring compatibility
Staying fully flexible
… at no costs
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20. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
IQRF provides development tools for Application Rapid Development.
SPI PGM
ICSP PGM
DS-START-03
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RFPGM™
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21. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
IQRF IDE 4.xx … helps to develop, organize and debug projects.
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22. IQRF is a mesh networking
Complete Technology for MESH networks
… to make wireless MESH NETWORKS really working
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23. IQRF is a mesh networking
Complete Technology for MESH networks
/* ******************
Communication C -> N4
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setCoordinatorMode();
_ROUTEF = 1;
RX = 4;
RTDEF = _FULLMESH;
RTTSLOT = 5;
optimizeHOPS(0xFF);
RFTXpacket();
… to make wireless MESH NETWORKS really working
… in a clear and intuitive way supported by IQRF OS
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24. IQRF is a mesh networking
Complete Technology for MESH networks
2 broken links
FRAME
0 1 2 3 4
Active time slot
… to make wireless MESH NETWORKS really working
… assuring reliable delivery in bad conditions
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25. IQRF is a mesh networking
Complete Technology for MESH networks
5 broken links
FRAME
0 1 2 3 4
Active time slot
… to make wireless MESH NETWORKS really working and robust
… assuring reliable delivery in really bad conditions
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26. IQRF is a proven technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Hundreds applications, hundreds thousands TRs.
IQRF is a proven technology.
1991
2010
2004
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2013
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27. IQRF is a tradition
Complete Technology for MESH networks
… with continuous development from 2004
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28. IQRF are visions and new ideas
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Network visualization
Helping customers to imagine and visualize networks.
DPA – Direct Peripherals Addressing
No programming development.
Network Management Tools
Remote Bonding, Back Up, Replacement
FRC ® – Fast Response Commands
Fast management and response for group and network commands.
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29. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
The first touch - OOBE
DS-START-03
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30. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
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31. DPA – Direct Peripheral Access
Complete Technology for MESH networks
NETWORKING
SENSOR
Node
Coordinator
LED-Green
LED-Red
I/O
UART
RAM
EEPROM
SPI
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32. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
More playing
DS-DPA-01
2x DS-START-03
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33. IQRF is a complete technology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
IQRF
network
GW
interface
SERVER
interface
USB
GSM
Ethernet
GW
XXX
VISUALIZE
CONTROL
API
Free
Data cloud
GW
XXX
API
Application
Application
DPA - HWP
DPA - HWP
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USB
Ethernet
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34. IQRF is …
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Unique transceiver architecture with built in operating system
patented
Robust routing algorithm for really working big mesh networks
patented
IQRF IDE with real time debugging and network visualization
Direct Peripherals Access provides programming free development
patented
Simultaneous work in two networks makes ‘low power dream’ real
patented
Network Management Tools – remote bonding, back up, replacement
RFPGM® - robust RF programming in application
FRC ® - the world fastest network management and data collection
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patented
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35. Complete Technology for MESH networks
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36. Complete Technology for MESH networks
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37. Smart transceivers
Complete Technology for MESH networks
2013 - New modules
TR-58DA-RJ
Industrial & Sealed
SHD-SE-01
Multifunctional sensor
TR-52Dx-FCC
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TR-52D-433
TR-52D: 433 MHz
TR-56D-FCC
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38. Under development
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20 mW modules
TR-82D/DA
TR-62D/DA
wM-BUS on board, 1kpcs+ projects only
Besides Silicon Labs
evaluating also:
ST – Spirit 1
TI – CC1200
TR-72D/DA
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39. New products
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Gateways … worldwide connectivity
GW-GSM-02
GW-ETH-02
GW-USB-05
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GW-GSM-D01
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40. New products
Complete Technology for MESH networks
VCP-04 … Visual and Control Panel
DS-VCP-04
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41. New products
Complete Technology for MESH networks
VCP-04 … Visual and Control Panel
Fully user customizable/programmable
Handheld, portable, wall mounting
Slim 122 x 64 x 10.5 mm
3.5", 320x480 HQ display
+Touchscreen
32b MCU
G-sensor
Vibro motor
Audio module
Micro SD card
Serial Flash (optional)
USB connectivity
IQRF connectivity
Infrared TX/RX
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42. Development tools
Complete Technology for MESH networks
DS-START-03 … also engineers can enjoy a nice package
DS-START-03
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43. Complete Technology for MESH networks
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44. Development tools
Complete Technology for MESH networks
DS-MESH-02D … deploy & play MESH networks
DS-MESH-02D
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45. Complete Technology for MESH networks
Mythology
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46. Mythology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Range is proportionally related to the power
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47. Mythology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Higher output power solves the problem.
Legal limitations
Obstacles
Higher output power can help. In specific situations.
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48. Mythology
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2,4 GHz is the best choice
Bandwidth
3 MHz
Worldwide
Channel Spacing
5 MHz
Smaller antennas
Shorter Range
Channel 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
:
2400
2410
2420
2430
2440
2450
2460
2470
2480
2,4 GHz can be a good choice. Can generate problems, too.
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49. Mythology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
Less hops, higher reliability
5 broken links
FRAME
0 1 2 3 4
Active time slot
Redundancy can highly increase reliability.
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50. Mythology
Complete Technology for MESH networks
The best fitting technologies
Consumption vs. Time synchronization
Consumption vs. Bit rate
Consumption vs. Response
TX vs. RX vs. Sleep current
Mesh vs. Star vs. Tree
2,4 GHz vs. SubGHz
There is no super versatile technology fitting every application.
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51. Where IQRF is not a good fit?
Complete Technology for MESH networks
(Volume & Simple) peer-to-peer applications.
Total Costs = Investment + Price x Volume
Time-To-The-Market
Other related values / costs / losts
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52. Complete Technology for MESH networks
Differentiation
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53. Differentiation
Complete Technology for MESH networks
No license fees
No carrier fees
Enabling Rapid Development
Low Consumption
RFPGM ™ - RF Programming
Mesh technology, really working and robust
With up to 240 hops and 65.000 devices
Fully under programmer’s control or utilizing DPA
Excellent support and documentation
Proven by practice
… is a Complete Technology for wireless MESH networks
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54. Differentiation
Complete Technology for MESH networks
IQRF is different and excellent in many aspects.
This is really good basis to sell products.
Customers should buy.
Customers should trust.
Customers should know.
Customers should be informed.
Our partners should trust and know ... and inform.
We should help you to know and be informed.
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