NeoCortec now offers its customers the option to license its NeoMesh wireless mesh network protocol and software stack. According to Thomas Steen Halkier, CEO of NeoCortec: “Our primary focus remains the manufacturing and sales of our ultra-low-power NeoMesh wireless sensor modules.” NeoCortec's NeoMesh wireless mesh network protocol and software stack support many different types of sensors and applications, as well as a wide range of chipsets, including those from Texas Instruments, Nordic Semiconductor, Silicon Labs, STMicroelectronics, and, more recently, Semtech. It is optimized for very low power operation, focusing on networks with many nodes.
In the software protocol, data packets can be aggregated, reducing energy consumption per packet transmitted or allowing more packets to be delivered with the same overall energy budget. A NeoMesh network doesn't require mains-powered routers or repeaters and operates on small AA batteries for many years. Furthermore, the software includes commands that provide a clear and simple overview of mesh network parameters and battery status, thus enhancing network monitoring capabilities. It is particularly well-suited for wireless sensor and actuator network installations where devices need to send and receive small data packets infrequently but with a high degree of reliability.
Unlike many other mesh network technologies, NeoMesh is dynamic and scalable, supporting thousands of nodes with minimal limitations on network size or depth. It also features a self-healing function that allows the system to automatically redirect signals in the event of a node failure.
