iCiti combines full-duplex technology with structured protocol organisation – for more stable networks, greater ranges and more efficient data transmission.
RF mesh communication made by iCiti
The idea of combining full-duplex transceivers with an intelligent protocol structure opens up completely new possibilities in the field of wireless communication. While conventional mesh systems such as ZigBee or Thread struggle with bandwidth loss and synchronisation problems, iCiti relies on an architecture that allows more repeaters in the transmission chain without compromising bandwidth.
Wired communication remains robust, but is expensive to install and expand. Wireless systems, on the other hand, score points for flexibility, but suffer from limited frequencies and signal interference. iCiti turns this disadvantage to its advantage: targeted range reduction and full-duplex communication keep latency times stable – typically less than a second – while maintaining a consistent data rate.
The underlying LON® protocol, standardised according to ANSI and EN, offers a universally applicable basic structure with efficient overhead management. It enables precise segmentation through domains, subnets and node IDs, creating a network architecture that remains both flexible and scalable. Initial field tests confirm that over 80 repeaters are capable of stable net data rates of 100 kbit/s with only 300 ms latency.
This combination of full-duplex technology and LON protocol management results in networks with up to 3,000 controllers – an order of magnitude far beyond what current systems can achieve. The result: energy-efficient communication, low network load and new possibilities for public infrastructures – from smart street lighting to comprehensive IoT applications.
More info: iciti-RF-Mesh_EN.pdf