Extending the Range of ZigBee

Adaptive Modules are the UK distributor

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Engineering and manufacturing firm
Founded in 1999
ISM Wireless modules
ISM Wireless Stand-alone modems
Low Cost/Long Range Solutions
Excellent Support and Manufacturing

Lindon, UT

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Introduction to MaxStream’s ZigBee/802.15.4 modules
IEEE 802.15.4 (Shipping)
MaxStream’s ZigBee Offering: Phase 1,2 and 3
Modes of Operation
MaxStream’s ZigBee/802.15.4 stand-alone modems
ZigBee-to-MaxStream Bridge

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Introduction to MaxStream’s ZigBee/802.15.4 modules
IEEE 802.15.4 (Shipping)
MaxStream’s ZigBee Offering: ZigBee Phase 1,2 and 3
Modes of Operation
MaxStream’s ZigBee/802.15.4 stand-alone modems
ZigBee-to-MaxStream Bridge

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XBee Module (Currently Shipping)
Freescale chipset 1 mW output power
Receiver Sensitivity -92 dBm
Chip or whip antenna or U.FL connector
1” x 1” physical dimensions
6 A/D inputs (10 bit) / I/O Line Passing
802.15.4/Zigbee firmware
Worldwide approvals
Pin compatible with the XBee-PRO high-power
module
ESD Safe- Antenna port (IEC-1000-4-2, +/-
8kV)
-40 to 85 degrees Celsius

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XBee-PRO Module (Currently Shipping)
Output Power 10-100 mW EIRP
Receiver Sensitivity -100 dBm
Chip or whip antenna or U.FL connector
1” x 1.3” physical dimensions
6 A/D inputs (10 bit) / I/O Line Passing
802.15.4/Zigbee firmware
2-3 times (28 dB) range of standard ZigBee
Worldwide approvals
Over the air and pin compatible with the XBee low-
power module
ESD Safe- Antenna port (IEC-1000-4-2, +/- 8kV)
-40 to 85 degrees Celsius

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Antenna options
Antenna options available in both XBee and XBee-Pro

Whip antenna Chip antenna RF connector

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XBee-PRO with ½ wave dipole

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XBee XBee-PRO
Outdoor line-of-sight Up to 800 ft. (240 m) Up to 4000 ft. (1,200 m)
range:
Whip Antenna: 800 ft. (240 m) 4000 ft. (1200 m)

Chip Antenna: 400 ft. (120 m) 1500 ft. (1500 m)

½ wave dipole (external): 800 ft. (240 m) 4000 ft. (1200 m)

Transmit Power Output 1mW (0 dBm) 60 mW (18 dBm), 100 mW EIRP

Receiver Sensitivity -92 dBm -100 dBm

Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz

RF Data Rate 250,000 bps 250,000 bps

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XBee XBee-PRO

Supply Voltage 2.0 – 3.4 V 2.8 – 3.4 V

Transmit Current 45 mA @ 3.3 V 270 mA @ 3.3 V

Receive Current 50 mA @ 3.3 V 55 mA @ 3.3 V

Sleep Current < 10µA < 10µA

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Roadmap

Introduction to MaxStream’s ZigBee/802.15.4 modules

IEEE 802.15.4 (Shipping)
MaxStream’s ZigBee Offering: ZigBee Phase 1,2 and 3
Modes of Operation
MaxStream’s ZigBee/802.15.4 stand-alone modems
ZigBee-to-MaxStream Bridge

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Low Power Modes

<10 uA in power down
Cyclic power up
String Addressing
AT commands for configuration
Guaranteed Delivery using retries

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