Wireless sensor module manufacturer Moteiv Corp. has received FCC and IC certification for its recently launched mote platform Tmote Sky. The certifications will give the users the advantage of integrating the platform into their products without the requirement to re-certify, thereby reducing costs and accelerating products time-to-market.

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"This certification validates our commitment to exceptional quality and easy-to-use systems," said Joe Polastre, chief executive officer for Moteiv "It is also a major milestone toward widespread adoption of Moteiv products into wireless sensor applications."

Tmote Sky is a next-generation wireless sensor module that uses the IEEE 802.15.4 personal-area-network (PAN) wireless radio. First introduced in January 2005, Tmote Sky modules are deployed in numerous applications around the globe. The modules are small, self-contained battery-powered computers with radio links that enable communications and data exchange between units. Considered the building blocks of Moteiv's wireless networks, the modules are designed to function independent of human interaction for extended periods of time, making them suitable for industrial and environmental applications such as machine health monitoring and building control systems. The wireless modules feature low power usage, high data-rate communication, a large on-chip RAM size (10 kB), an IEEE 802.15.4 radio, and an integrated on-board antenna providing a 125-meter range.