IEEE 802.15.4a-2007

IEEE 802.15.4a-2007 IEEE Standard for Information technology-- Local and metropolitan area networks-- Specific requirements-- Part 15.4: Wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Low-Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs): Amendment 1: Add Alternate PHYs
Amendment by IEEE, 08/31/2007

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Scope

Insert the following new paragraph at the end of 1.2:In addition, alternative physical layers (PHYs) for data communication devices with precision ranging,extended range, and enhanced robustness and mobility are specified.

Purpose

Insert the following new paragraph at the end of 1.3:This standard also provides an international standard for an ultra-low complexity, ultra-low cost, ultra-lowpower consumption alternate PHY for IEEE Std 802.15.4(TM) (comparable to the goals for IEEE Std 802.15.4-2003). To satisfy an evolutionary set of industrial and consumer requirements for wireless personal areanetwork (WPAN) communications, the precision ranging capability will be accurate to one meter or better,and the communication range, robustness, and mobility improved over IEEE Std 802.15.4-2003. Therequirements to support coexisting networks of sensors, controllers, and logistic and peripheral devices inmultiple compliant co-located systems are addressed.

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Amendment Standard - Superseded.This standard defines the protocol and compatible interconnection for datacommunication devices using low-data-rate, low-power and low-complexity, short-range radiofrequency (RF) transmissions in a wireless personal area network (WPAN).