Dust Networks has dominated the field of wireless sensor networking (WSN) technology in industrial applications. Last month, Dust announced a new product line that preserves key features of the company’s industrial products, but targets both commercial and industrial applications to extend its market leadership beyond the industrial space.
This document is an industry analysis piece titled 'ARC View' published in June 2011. It details how Dust Networks has dominated the field of wireless sensor networking (WSN) for industrial applications using low-power IEEE 802.15.4 technology and their proprietary TSMP protocol.
The text explains that while early products focused on battery life, newer generations have incorporated IP capabilities (6LowPAN) to support TCP/IP directly on the network. It highlights Dust's third-generation product line, SmartMesh IP, which features an ARM Cortex-M3 processor and location awareness, positioning the company as a premier supplier for both industrial and commercial markets.
The core technology is a low-power wireless network designated as IEEE 802.15.4, combined with Dust's proprietary TSMP (Time Synchronized Mesh Protocol) for reliable delivery.
It serves as a platform that extends industrial wireless sensor advantages into commercial markets while leveraging IPv6 capabilities.
The first supported network stack for these products is 6LowPAN.