14450R-500 – Echelon

The ECHELON 14450R-500 is a transceiver IC incorporating an integrated Neuron core. Functionally, it provides the physical layer interface and network processor for LonTalk/IP-based control networks. The transceiver operates in the 902-928 MHz ISM band, employing frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) modulation to mitigate interference and improve robustness. The integrated Neuron core provides the necessary processing power for LonTalk protocol stack execution, including network management, device binding, and application-level communication. The 14450R-500 incorporates on-chip memory for program storage and data buffering. Specific memory capacities and supported data rates are detailed in the device datasheet. Power consumption characteristics are dependent on operating mode and network activity, requiring careful consideration for low-power applications. The device typically interfaces with external sensors, actuators, and other control devices via standard I/O interfaces.