Digi XBee
®
Zigbee Module
Digi XBee
®
and Digi XBee-PRO
®
ZigBee
modules are ideal for applications in
the energy and controls markets where
manufacturing efficiencies are critical.
The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) provides a
high-speed interface and optimizes integration
with embedded microcontrollers, lowering
development costs and reducing time to market.
Products in the Digi XBee
®
family require little
to no configuration or additional develop-
ment. Programmable versions of the Digi
XBee
®
and Digi XBee-PRO
®
ZigBee module
make customizing applications easy.
Programming directly on the module
eliminates the need for a separate processor.
Because the wireless software is isolated,
applications can be developed with no
risk to RF performance or security.
• Programmable versions with on-board microprocessor
enable custom ZigBee application development
• Through-hole and surface mount form
factors enable flexible design options
• Link budgets of 110dB for Digi XBee
®
and 119dB for Digi XBee-PRO
®
• Industry-leading sleep current
• Firmware upgrades via UART, SPI or over the air (OTA)
Digi XBee
®
Thread Module
Thread is a new open global wireless standard
developed to balance and improve on the
increasingly important requirements of reliability,
security, power efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Thread runs on the IEEE 802.15.4 physical radio
specification and operates in the unlicensed
ISM bands including 2.4GHz (v1.0).
The network layer implements IPv6 addressing
architecture with 6LoWPAN header compres-
sion and mesh capabilities for maximum
routing efficiency and redundancy. Another
key advantage of Thread is that the applica-
tion layer is separated from the actual Thread
stack, making it agnostic and flexible for
use with independently defined application
layer standards, including the familiar ZigBee
protocol as well as other popular protocols. This
allows a level of forward compatibility between
existing and new devices, making Thread
attractive for designers and consumers alike.
• Simple to setup and use
• Highly secure
• Power-efficient
• An open protocol that carries IPv6 natively
• A robust mesh network with no single point of failure
• Runs over standard 802.15.4 radios
• Support for a wide variety of host devices
