• What's Free Topology Technology?
• Junction Box and Wiring Guidelines (PDF)
• Development Resources
• All Transceiver Models

Free Topology Twisted Pair Communication Transceivers

Use any type of topology to signal over copper wire.

Installing wire has never been so flexible. Our Free Topology (FT) twisted-pair technology, which we pioneered, lets installers use any type of networking topology — star, bus, daisy chain, loop, or a combination — to signal over copper wire.

FT saves time and money, letting you branch a new wire from anywhere and reducing the amount of wire you need to install. Learn more more about Free Topology technology.

• FT 3120 and FT 3150 Free Topology Smart Transceivers
  High-performance, low-cost solutions for twisted-pair networks.
• NEW! FT-X2 Surface Mount Communication Transformer
  Echelon is now sampling the FT-X2 surface-mount transformer for use with the FT 3120 and FT 3150 Free Topology Smart Transceivers. Roughly the same size as the through-hole FT-X1 transformer, the new FT-X2 transformer can lower manufacturing costs by elimininating a process step
• FTT-10A Free Topology Transceivers
  Previous-generation, highly successful FT transceiver with integrated transformer.
• LPT-11 Link Power Twisted-Pair Transceiver
  Combines power and data on a common twisted-wire pair.

We also offer modules that integrate a Neuron Chip, communication transceiver, memory, and clock oscillator on a single PCB for the fastest time-to-market approach. For more information, check out the Control Modules page. If you have other questions about Free Topology Twisted Pair Communication Transceivers or any other Echelon product, contact your sales representative or request it online.

Developer Resources

Reduce your development time with our extensive resources for new and existing Lonworks developers.

• Mini EVK Evaluation Kit Assess the LonWorks platform, develop new devices, write and load new applications — all for less than $400.
• ShortStack Micro Server Turn new or existing smart devices into networked, Internet-accessible ones — quickly and affordably — while preserving your code investment.
• Complete list of programming solutions for FT Smart Transceivers