| 2009-11-18 |
16bit MCUs pack RF transceiver for Zigbee RF4CE |
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NEC offers 16bit All Flash MCUs with embedded IEEE802.15.4-compliant 2.4GHz RF transceiver for Zigbee RF4CE, an industry standard for remote control in consumer electronics. |
| 2009-10-07 |
Remote motion control gets Zigbee-enabled |
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The MotionBee platform combines state-of-the-art motion sensing with Zigbee wireless technology. |
| 2009-09-17 |
Samsung Electro-Mechanics gets Zigbee RF4CE stamp |
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics has received ZigBee RF4CE certification for the first time in Korea. |
| 2009-08-05 |
Microchip ZigBee PRO feature set protocol stack |
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The purpose of this application note is to provide a description of the ZigBee PRO features set as implemented by the Microchip ZigBee PRO stack. |
| 2009-07-06 |
Zigbee standard addresses energy harvesting apps |
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The Zigbee Alliance has provided details on Zigbee Green Power feature set to establish a global, standard technology for self-powered devices operating through energy harvesting techniques. |
| 2009-06-10 |
Zigbee SoC tailored for industrial apps |
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Ember Corp. will start shipping in Q3 a Zigbee networking SoC targeting industrial rather than consumer applications, and specifically smart metering in the medium term. |
| 2009-06-10 |
Bluetooth, Zigbee bag Health Alliance endorsement |
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Wireless technologies Bluetooth and Zigbee Health Care have been endorsed by the Continua Health Alliance as future health device networking standards. |
| 2009-06-04 |
RF front-end ICs tailored for Bluetooth, Zigbee apps |
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RFaxis Inc. has begun sampling its first two devices, both offering a replacement for traditional RF front-end modules, combining all the functionality into a single-die, single-chip that use "breakthrough and disruptive" design methodologies. |
| 2009-05-20 |
Supporting Smart Energy with Zigbee |
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Most Zigbee products and deployments still remain somewhat proprietary. Nonetheless, a recent focus on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) or more specifically, Smart Energy, is well positioned to open up Zigbee to become the truly interoperable global standard. So what is AMI and how will Zigbee provide a solution? |
| 2009-04-29 |
Zigbee Alliance adopts Internet Protocol standards |
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The Zigbee Alliance will incorporate global IT standards from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) into its specification portfolio of low-power wireless networking standards. |
| 2009-04-22 |
To Zigbee or not to Zigbee |
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Wireless technologies have become popular in recent years, allowing the emergence of several standards. This article aids engineers with answering a fundamental question when selecting Zigbee technology: Is Zigbee the right technology platform for the next product to be developed? |
| 2009-03-17 |
Zigbee module touts -98dBm receive sensitivity |
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California Eastern Laboratories is shipping its MeshConnect Zigbee radio module that delivers +6dBm output power and receive sensitivity of -98dBm. |
| 2009-02-05 |
Atmel acquires Zigbee IP from LuxLabs |
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Atmel Corp. has acquired all MeshNetics Zigbee intellectual property (IP) rights from LuxLabs BVI for an undisclosed sum. |
| 2008-11-14 |
Microchip Zigbee-2006 residential stack protocol |
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This application note is specifically designed to assist designers who are interested in adopting the Zigbee protocol in their applications. |
| 2008-10-13 |
FAQs: Zigbee |
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Zigbee is a standard for embedded application software and has been ratified in late 2004 under IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Networking Standards. |
| 2008-09-10 |
Skyworks, Ember partner on Zigbee front-end modules |
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Skyworks Solutions Inc. and Ember have joined forces to develop what they claim to be the first portfolio of Zigbee front-end modules targeting applications such as smart meters in energy management, home area networks, and industrial automation. |
| 2008-07-23 |
NEC-Skyley platform meets Zigbee PRO specs |
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NEC Electronics and Skyley Networks' jointly developed Zigbee platform has been deemed as a Zigbee Compliant platform on the Zigbee PRO specifications by the Zigbee Alliance. |
| 2008-07-14 |
New XAP processor is built for Zigbee, Bluetooth |
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Cambridge Consultants has devised a new architecture for the latest version of its core for 16bit processors, the XAP5, that includes special features for running programs held in on- or off-chip flash memory. |
| 2008-07-01 |
TI presents free Zigbee 2007 software stacks |
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Building upon its leading portfolio of hardware and software solutions for Zigbee, Texas Instruments Inc. releases the latest version of its Zigbee-certified Z-Stack software. |
| 2008-06-24 |
Single-chip Zigbee IC promises low power consumption |
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Freescale has begun sampling the latest addition in its MC1322x single-chip IEEE 802.15.4/Zigbee family, designed to provide a highly integrated, total solution with very low power consumption. |
| 2008-05-26 |
Solution speeds up Zigbee SE Profile certification |
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Through its new Smart Energy Suite, Ember is accelerating the certification of devices for Zigbee's SE Profile. |
| 2008-04-18 |
Network processor speeds up Zigbee design |
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TI's CC2480 network processor provides engineers complete Zigbee functionality without having to learn the complexities of a full Zigbee stack, making it easy to integrate Zigbee into a wide variety of applications. |
| 2008-03-20 |
Zigbee-powered meter plug reads electrical usage |
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Energy Optimizers has developed a Zigbee 'plogg' device, which is a combination smart meter plug and data logger. |
| 2008-02-18 |
Implement low-cost Zigbee |
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A reference design to achieve the lowest possible cost for adding wireless sensor network functionality to a typical product is presented in this technical article by Colin Faulkner and Lee Neal of Jennic Ltd. |
| 2008-02-18 |
Use UWB in ultralow-power Zigbee sensor nodes |
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The IEEE 802.15.4 standardization committee who defined the MAC and PHY adopted by Zigbee has proposed an alternative PHY relying on UWB technology. |
| 2008-01-30 |
High-power RF module handles Zigbee |
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Radiocrafts has expanded its product line with a compact high-power RF module design for ZigBee. |
| 2007-12-27 |
Zigbee stack rolls for wireless MCUs |
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Jennic 's JenNet is a free proprietary IEEE 802.15.4 networking stack for its 32bit single-chip wireless MCUs. |
| 2007-11-29 |
Zigbee module achieves sight range of 4km |
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The ZDM-A1281-PN ZigBit Amp module from MeshNetics is capable of achieving a sight range of 4km while keeping power consumption at 10¦ÌA in sleep mode, 23mA in receive mode and 60mA in transmit mode. |
| 2007-10-29 |
Module adds Zigbee sans additional programming |
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Cirronet's ZMN2405HP OEM modules feature the company's proprietary CSM profile that virtually eliminates additional programming when adding Zigbee wireless connectivity to products. |
| 2007-10-18 |
Zigbee gets upgrade in PRO stack |
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The Zigbee Alliance has approved the Zigbee PRO profile stack that adds advanced features and greater flexibility to the original specification, particularly related to ease-of-use and support for larger networks. |
| 2007-10-04 |
Panasonic appoints Digi-Key distributor of Zigbee modules |
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Panasonic Industrial Company has announced the appointment of Digi-Key as an authorized distributor for its latest in a line of RF modules, the PAN4555. |
| 2007-09-10 |
MeshNetics adds Zigbee to Atmel AVR Z-link chipsets |
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Atmel announced that MeshNetics' eZeeNet ZigBee networking stack software will be bundled with Atmel's AVR Z-Link chipsets, accessory and demonstration kits at no extra cost to the users. |
| 2007-09-03 |
Pick the right controller for the Zigbee network |
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There are a number of factors that engineers should consider when picking a controller for their Zigbee network coordinator. |
| 2007-09-03 |
Bring Zigbee designs to high volume |
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Devices without the cost or power budgets to support wireless connectivity now can leverage proven Zigbee technology for new innovation possibilities. |
| 2007-08-29 |
Microchip stack for the Zigbee protocol |
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This application note is specifically designed to assist you in adopting the Zigbee protocol for your application. |
| 2007-08-10 |
Zigbee modules target building automation apps |
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California Eastern Laboratories has launched market transceiver modules for Zigbee and other low cost, low power IEEE 802.15.4 data transmission applications. |
| 2007-07-19 |
IMI debuts Zigbee Gateway platform |
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Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI) showcases its Zigbee Gateway platform, a low-power low-cost short-range wireless mesh networking technology at this week's Wireless Japan 2007 Expo. |
| 2007-06-20 |
Zigbee starter kit to roll with $200 tag |
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Continuing its aggressive stance on prices, wireless MCU chip and module specialist Jennic Ltd will start shipping a ZigBee starter kit for under $200 next month. |
| 2007-06-18 |
Single-chip Zigbee PiP boasts long battery life |
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Designed to support wireless applications, Freescale Semiconductor Inc.'s single-chip Zigbee platform-in-package (PiP) enables up to 20-year battery life and features up to 2Mbps TurboLink technology. |
| 2007-06-15 |
TI samples SoC location engine for Zigbee apps |
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TI has begun sampling an SoC with a hardware location engine targeting low-power ZigBee/IEEE 802.15.4 wireless sensor networking applications. |
| 2007-05-16 |
Renesas' Zigbee move signals shift in deals |
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Renesas plans to offer a complete solution for system houses y developing MCUs, Zigbee-based RF chipsets and even single-chip devices for the 900MHz and 2.4GHz bands. |
| 2007-05-14 |
Wireless sensor network node features Zigbee support |
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Moteiv Corp. has taken the wraps off the latest in its Tmote product family, with the introduction of its latest wireless network node that supports Zigbee. |
| 2007-05-10 |
Zigbee software package enables low-cost, one-box testing |
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LitePoint Corp.'s Zigbee software package is said to provide test support for Zigbee 802.15.4-based products and can be used with existing LitePoint IQview and IQflex Test Solutions. |
| 2007-05-07 |
RF transceiver module suits SNAP, Zigbee networks |
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Synapse introduced its RF Engine, a wireless module with a range of up to three miles that is used to power Synapse Synapse Network Appliance Protocol (SNAP) and Zigbee wireless networks. |
| 2007-05-02 |
Zigbee module runs on TI SoC |
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One RF Technology's new miniature Zigbee module, intended for building automation and wireless sensor networks, is based on the Texas Instruments CC2430 SoC. |
| 2007-04-30 |
TI offers free downloadable Zigbee stack |
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Texas Instruments announced the release of Zigbee stack for free download at the TI Website. |
| 2007-04-16 |
Build reliable Zigbee-based solutions |
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Zigbee is on its way to becoming a strong player in the embedded device market. Modules and networking stacks that are Zigbee-certified are beginning to emerge, offering powerful mesh solutions and effectively addressing many, if not all, of the current Zigbee limitations. |
| 2007-04-10 |
Renesas, ZMD team to develop 900MHz Zigbee chipset |
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Renesas Technology and ZMD announced a joint development agreement to incorporate ZMD's RF technology into Renesas' MCU to develop a 900MHz band Zigbee chipset. |
| 2007-03-30 |
Zigbee ref design eliminates antenna, RF balun |
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Jennic introduced a Zigbee/IEEE 802.15.4-node reference design for its JN5139 wireless microcontroller said to reduce the BOM cost of modules for wireless sensor networks to under $5. |
| 2007-03-30 |
Zigbee platform supports up to 20yrs battery life |
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Freescale's MC1322x Zigbee platform is engineered to support battery life of up to 20 years, doubling the expectations for current Zigbee solutions. |
| 2007-03-26 |
RadioPulse intros 2.4GHz Zigbee RF module |
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RadioPulse announced MANGO MG2400, a Zigbee-ready solution that integrates 2.4GHz RF transceiver, PHY, modem, MAC and 8bit MCU in a single chip. |
| 2007-03-01 |
Zigbee vet strives to reduce cost of solutions |
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Wireless microcontroller specialist Jennic is putting the marker down for next-generation Zigbee-compliant devices at sub-$2 prices in 100,000-plus units. |
| 2007-01-29 |
TI touts 'first' Zigbee 2006-compliant platform |
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Texas Instruments has announced what is said to be the first Zigbee 2006-compliant platform. |
| 2007-01-26 |
Microchip unveils new offerings for Zigbee |
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Microchip has announced an RF transceiver, a wireless network analyzer and a free protocol for IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networking. |
| 2007-01-16 |
Microchip offers full-Zigbee, MiWi options |
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Microchip Technology Inc. has equipped its MRF24J40 device for the 802.15.4 radio chip market with a full ZigBee software offering plus an alternative lightweight 'MiWi' protocol that uses only basic join-and-leave operations of the full ZigBee stack. |
| 2007-01-02 |
Zigbee to gain traction in building automation |
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Zigbee will become a main player in the commercial building automation segment in 2008, particularly in Asia where "greenfield" opportunities exist. |
| 2006-12-18 |
Selecting the right MAC for Zigbee |
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Choosing the right 802.15.4 media access controller (MAC) can be extremely important for system performance, cost and reliability. |
| 2006-12-08 |
Zigbee module devt kit speeds time-to-compliance |
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Integration Associates has released a Zigbee Module Development Kit that promises developers an efficient path to a product with a Zigbee logo. |
| 2006-11-21 |
Chip offers full and lightweight Zigbee options |
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Microchip Technology has equipped its MRF24J40 device for the 802.15.4 radio chip market with a full Zigbee software offering plus an alternative lightweight 'MiWi' protocol that uses only basic join-and-leave operations of the full Zigbee stack. |
| 2006-11-16 |
...Enhanced' Zigbee automates home |
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The Zigbee Alliance in September released an updated specification that should appeal to developers targeting home automation. |
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