ON Semiconductor has introduced a new BLE mesh networking solution based on its RSL10 SIP which consists of two RSL10 Mesh Nodes and a Strata Gateway for connectivity to the Strata Developer Studio.

Complementing SIP is an array of sensing and indicator devices incorporated into the node hardware, including an ambient light sensor (LV0104CS), temperature sensor (N34TS108), magnetic sensors, LED indicators and a triple-output NCP5623B LED driver (for color mixing purposes).

Alongside this is a built-in battery charger suitable for batteries with either Li-Ion or Li-Poly chemistries.

The mesh nodes can be configured to take on different roles and demonstrate particular functional aspects.

The accompanying Strata Gateway allows evaluation processes to be carried out using the highly intuitive Strata Developer Studio.

This cloud-connected software enables provisioning of additional mesh and supports firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates. Using the virtual workspaces for common mesh networking examples, including a smart office, developers can access sensor data and trigger settings.

The RSL10 radio is supported by an Eclipse-based Integrated Development Environment, a mobile application for provisioning, configuring and controlling a BLE Mesh network, and a Mesh Networking software package compliant with the Bluetooth SIG.