Analog Devices Inc. EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z

Overview

EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z from Analog Devices is a preprogrammed wireless sensor node configured as a humidity and temperature sensing endpoint for ADRadioNET-based networks. It integrates the SHT21 sensor, operates on CR2032 battery power or USB/energy harvesting sources, features a unique MAC address, and supports plug-and-play deployment with the WSN evaluation kit.

For engineers reviewing the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z datasheet, EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z pinout, EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z application, or EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z equivalent, this page details its role as a ready-to-deploy sensor node in low-power industrial monitoring, environmental sensing, and energy-harvesting prototyping environments.

Technical Context

The EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z implements the ADRadioNET self-healing wireless protocol stack on an integrated ADuCRF101 SoC (ARM Cortex-M3 core, 12-bit ADC, sub-GHz RF transceiver). It boots directly into sensor data acquisition mode without user firmware loading.

Power management is configurable via jumper links (LK1/LK2) to bypass or route supply through the ADP160 LDO, and to select between CR2032, USB, or J3-based energy harvesting input - enabling real-world validation of ultra-low-power operation and battery lifetime estimation.

Key Specifications

Availability

EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial environmental monitoring, battery-constrained IoT prototyping, and energy-harvesting system validation requiring stable component supply and consistent firmware behavior across units.

Supply support for EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, headquartered in Norwood, MA.

The EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z belongs to Analog Devices' Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) evaluation platform family, designed specifically to accelerate development of ultra-low-power, self-configuring industrial monitoring systems using ADRadioNET.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z?

The EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z is a preprogrammed wireless sensor node that functions as a humidity and temperature measurement endpoint using the SHT21 sensor. It communicates via the ADRadioNET protocol and requires no firmware programming to begin streaming calibrated sensor data - making it a ready-to-deploy unit within the WSN evaluation ecosystem. The EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z is not a general-purpose development board but a purpose-built sensor node.

Does the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z include on-board sensors?

Yes, the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z is configured to read from the on-board SHT21 humidity and temperature sensor. While the CLUSTER-WSN hardware platform supports additional sensors (e.g., ADXL362, ADT75, PIR, ambient light), the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z variant is factory-set to operate exclusively with the SHT21 - no reconfiguration or soldering is needed to use its intended sensing function.

How is the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z powered?

The EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z can be powered by a CR2032 coin cell (included), USB via the UART/USB interface board, or an external energy harvesting source connected to the J3 terminal. Power selection is controlled by jumper links LK1 and LK2 - allowing direct battery operation, regulated supply via ADP160 LDO, or energy-harvesting path validation without hardware modification.

Is the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z compatible with other WSN evaluation kits?

Yes, the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z is fully compatible with the WSN evaluation kit (EV-ADRN-WSN-1Z) and uses the same ADRadioNET protocol stack and network architecture. It shares the same MAC addressing scheme, GUI integration, and data streaming format - enabling seamless interoperability as a drop-in sensor node within existing WSN deployments.

Can firmware on the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z be updated or customized?

Yes, the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z runs open-source ADRadioNET firmware based on the ADuCRF101 SoC, and full source code is publicly available from Analog Devices. Users may modify, rebuild, and reflash the firmware using standard ARM toolchains - though the default configuration of the EV-CLUSTER-WSN-2Z remains optimized for SHT21-based humidity/temperature reporting out-of-box.