What is a Zigbee module?

What is a Zigbee module?

This Zigbee module is just a transceiver, but works with any PIC microcontroller. Has great compliance to Zigbee standards and bands across the world. This Zigbee module is a combination of the ATmega256RFR2 SoC and the AVR 8-bit microcontroller. High data rates upto 2MBps Upto 6 km range (can you believe this?).

What are the advantages of Zigbee?

Most of all,the key advantage for Zigbee are the mature Zigbee modules from major hardware suppliers. The Zigbee modules help to reduce development time for the IOT application. This Zigbee module is just a transceiver, but works with any PIC microcontroller. Has great compliance to Zigbee standards and bands across the world.

Is 6LoWPAN better than Zigbee?

That’s because Zigbee modules are still very important for IOT applications such as smart metering and home automation Despite the recent interest in 6LoWPAN and the popularity of the Zigbee wireless protocol, the Zigbee Vs 6LoWPAN debate has no winners yet.

What is the atmega256rfr2-zigbit-wireless-module?

The ATmega256RFR2-ZigBit-Wireless-Module is a Zigbee module from Atmel (now part of Microchip). Before getting into the details, lets talk about what’s cool about this Zigbee module.