Digi International has introduced the programmable XBee-PRO ZB, claiming it is a foolproof programmable ZigBee module for easy and safe ZigBee application development. Customer applications can be programmed directly on the module, eliminating the need and cost of a separate processor and reducing time-to-market. Because the wireless software provided by the company is isolated, customers can easily develop applications with no risk to RF performance and security. Customers can use the iDigi platform to easily integrate XBee ZigBee endpoints into their systems. The module features an 8bit Freescale SO8 microprocessor and offers an outdoor RF line-of-sight range of up to one mile. XBee products share a common hardware footprint. Available in a variety of protocols for different applications, one XBee can be substituted for another with minimal development time or risk, says the company.
