Recently, Ember launched the ARM Cortex-M3 based EM300 family system-on-chips (SoCs). According to Ember, this is a 3rd generation ZigBee chip family that packs the industry's highest wireless networking performance and code density into the lowest power-consuming chip set.
Ember also released its 4th generation ZigBee networking software that provides features critical for Smart Energy applications.
Ember Corporation is a developer wireless mesh networking technology, such as chips, software, tools, for Smart Energy and connected homes. This technology is used for monitoring and control applications enabling greener living and work environment.
Ember's ZigBee networking systems are used to simplify the complexity of integrating embedded software, networking and RF for developing low power, wireless products.
The company has experienced quick growth due to large scale deployments of smart meters, a critical piece of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Ember has focused their IT solutions to deliver for smart grid initiatives worldwide, signing new sales channels in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India and Hong Kong – seen as emerging markets for smart energy products.
Recently, Ember was named a Leading Green Technology Innovator for 2009 on the GoingGreen East 50 Top Private Company List, and a winner in the "Best Of" category for the 2009 MITX Technology Awards for the company's impact on the Smart Energy sector.