IEEE 802.15 WPAN� Task Group 4 (TG4) (original) (raw)
The IEEE 802.15 TG4 was chartered to investigate a low data rate solution with multi-month to multi-year battery life and very low complexity. It is operating in an unlicensed, international frequency band. Potential applications are sensors, interactive toys, smart badges, remote controls, and home automation.
IEEE 802.15 TG4 OFFICERS CONTACT INFORMATION
- Chair: Pat Kinney
- Vice Chair: Phil Jamieson
- Technical Editor:Jose Gutierrez
- Secretary: Marco Naeve
IEEE 802.15 TG4 CURRENT STATUS
The IEEE 802.15.4-2003 standard has been superceded by the publication of IEEE 802.15.4-2006. The new standard can be purchased from the IEEE store. The TG4 task group put itself into hibernation at the March 2004 meeting after forming a task group (TG4b). The new task group 4b completed is work with the publication of the revision. Additional information can be found on the TG4b web site.
To get more information on TG4 and how to get involved check the TG4 Expert web site.
IEEE 802.15 TG4 FEATURES
- Data rates of 250 kbps, 40 kbps, and 20 kbps.
- Two addressing modes; 16-bit short and 64-bit IEEE addressing.
- Support for critical latency devices, such as joysticks.
- CSMA-CA channel access.
- Automatic network establishment by the coordinator.
- Fully handshaked protocol for transfer reliability.
- Power management to ensure low power consumption.
- 16 channels in the 2.4GHz ISM band, 10 channels in the 915MHz I and one channel in the 868MHz band.
IEEE 802.15 TG4 MAILING LIST
- Major announcements related to TG4 will be published on the 802.15.4 TG4 Public Mailing List <stds-802-15-4@ieee.org>.
- You can learn more about the 802.15 Mailing Lists by pointing your browser here.
- The WG Mailing Lists are converted into an HTML mail archive which can be sorted by subject & date.
IEEE 802.15 TG4 NEXT MEETING
The task group is in hibernation and will not meet on a regular basis.
IEEE 802.15 TG4 OTHER INFORMATION
- Requesting an interpretation of the Standard.
- IEEE 802 Standards Available for Free Download.
- IEEE Standards On-Line Subscription Information.
- IEEE On-Line Catalog & Store List of IEEE 802.15 Stds available for purchase.
- IEEE Standards Ordering Information.
IEEE 802.15 TG4 MINUTES
- Mar04 Orlando, FL, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word
- Jan04 Vancouver, BC, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word
- Noc03 Albuquerque, NM, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (97kb)
- Jul03 San Francisco, CA, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (97kb)
- Mar03 Dallas, TX, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (79kb)
- Jan03 Fort Lauderdale, FL, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting, in MS Word (99kb).
- Nov02 Koloa, HI, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (83kb)
- Sep02 Monterey, CA, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting, in MS Word (67kb).
- Jul02 Vancouver, BC Canada, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (56kb).
- May02 Sydney, Australia, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Pat Kinney, Invensys, in MS Word (54kb).
- Mar02 St Louis, MO USA, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (55kb).
- Jan02 Dallas, TX USA, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (81kb).
- Nov01 Austin, TX USA, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (84Kb).
- Ad Hoc Sep01 Schaumburg, IL USA, "Editing Team Meeting", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (xxKb).
- Jul01 Portland, OR USA, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (92Kb).
- May01 Orlando, FL USA, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (125Kb).
- Mar01 Hilton Head, SC USA, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (63Kb).
- Jan01 Monterey, CA USA, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (42Kb).
- Nov00 Tampa, FL USA, "Plenary Meeting Minutes", Marco Naeve, Eaton, in MS Word (43KB).
- Sep00 Scottsdale, AZ USA, "Interim Meeting Minutes", Sean Middleton, Philips Semiconductors, in MS Word (43KB).
- Ad Hoc, Jul00 La Jolla, CA USA, "Ad Hoc CFI Meeting Minutes", Sean Middleton, Philips Semiconductors, in MS Word (43KB).
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