XBee & XBee-PRO 802.15.4 OEM RF Modules

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  • No configuration needed for out-of-the-box RF communications
  • Common XBee footprint for a variety of RF modules
  • Fast 250 kbps RF data rate to the end node
  • 2.4 GHz for worldwide deployment
  • Sleep modes supported for extended battery life
  • Product datasheet

XBee and XBee-PRO 802.15.4 OEM RF modules are embedded solutions providing wireless end-point connectivity to devices. These modules use the IEEE 802.15.4 networking protocol for fast point-to-multipoint or peer-to-peer networking. They are designed for high-throughput applications requiring low latency and predictable communication timing.

Models

Development Kits North America: International:
Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit 802.15.4 (US)
XK-A11-EBP
 Not applicable
Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit 802.15.4 (International)
Not applicable
 XK-A11-EBP-W
Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit 802.15.4 (Japan)
Not applicable
 XK-A11-EBP-WJ
Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit 802.15.4 (Australia)
Not applicable
 XK-A11-EBP-WA
Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit 802.15.4 (UK)
Not applicable
 XK-A11-EBP-WB
XBee 802.15.4 Starter Development Kit w/ 2 XBee Modules
XB24-DKS
$129 USD
 XB24-DKS
XBee-PRO 802.15.4 Starter Development Kit w/ 2 XBee-PRO Modules
XBP24-DKS
$179 USD
 XBP24-DKS
XBee 802.15.4 (Formerly Series 1) Development Kit w/ 3 XBee and 2 XBee-PRO Modules
XB24-PDK
$339 USD
 XB24-PDK-INT
XBee 802.15.4 Low Power Modules North America: International:
XBee 802.15.4 low-power module w/ wire antenna
XB24-AWI-001
 XB24-AWI-001
XBee 802.15.4 low-power module w/ chip antenna
XB24-ACI-001
 XB24-ACI-001
XBee 802.15.4 low-power module w/ U.fl connector
XB24-AUI-001
 XB24-AUI-001
XBee 802.15.4 low-power module w/ RPSMA connector
XB24-ASI-001
 XB24-ASI-001
XBee-PRO 802.15.4 Extended Range Modules North America: International:
XBee-PRO 802.15.4 extended-range module w/ wire antenna
XBP24-AWI-001
 XBP24-AWI-001J
XBee-PRO 802.15.4 extended-range module w/ chip antenna
XBP24-ACI-001
 XBP24-ACI-001J
XBee-PRO 802.15.4 extended-range module w/ U.fl connector
XBP24-AUI-001
 XBP24-AUI-001J
XBee-PRO 802.15.4 extended-range module w/ RPSMA connector
XBP24-ASI-001
 XBP24-ASI-001J

Specs

Performance: XBee

  • Power output:: 1mW (+0 dBm) North American & International version
  • Indoor/Urban range: Up to 100 ft (30 m)
  • Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 300 ft (90 m)
  • RF data rate: 250 Kbps
  • Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps
  • Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Receiver sensitivity: -92 dBm

Performance: XBee-PRO

  • Power output:
    • 63 mW (+18 dBm) North American version
    • 10 mW (+10 dBm) International version
  • Indoor/Urban range: Up to 300 ft (90 m)
  • Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) RF LOS
  • RF data rate: 250 Kbps
  • Interface data rate: Up to 115.2 Kbps
  • Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Receiver sensitivity: -100 dBm (all variants)

Networking

  • Spread Spectrum type: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
  • Networking topology: Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, & peer-to-peer
  • Error handling: Retries & acknowledgements
  • Filtration options: PAN ID, Channel, and 64-bit addresses
  • Channel capacity:
    • XBee: 16 Channels
    • XBee-PRO: 12 Channels
  • Addressing: 65,000 network addresses available for each channel

Power

  • Supply voltage:
    • XBee: 2.8 - 3.4 VDC
    • XBee-PRO: 2.8 - 3.4 VDC
    • XBee Footprint Recommendation: 3.0 - 3.4 VDC
  • Transmit current:
    • XBee: 45 mA (@ 3.3 V) boost mode 35 mA (@ 3.3 V) normal mode
    • XBee-PRO: 215 mA (@ 3.3 V)
  • Receive current:
    • XBee: 50 mA (@ 3.3 V)
    • XBee-PRO: 55 mA (@ 3.3 V)
  • Power-down sleep current:
    • XBee:
    • XBee-PRO:


General

  • Frequency band: 2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz
  • Interface options: 3V CMOS UART

Physical Properties

  • Size:
    • XBee: 0.960 in x 1.087 in (2.438 cm x 2.761 cm)
    • XBee-PRO: 0.960 in x 1.297 in (2.438 cm x 3.294 cm)
  • Weight: 0.10 oz (3g)
  • Antenna options: U.FL, Reverse Polarity SMA (RPSMA), chip antenna or wired whip antenna
  • Operating temperature: -40° C to 85° C (industrial)

Certifications

  • FCC: Yes
  • IC: Yes
  • Europe/ETSI: Yes
  • Australia/Ctick: Yes
  • RoHS: Compliant

Documentation