ZigBee Home Network System

Description

ZigBee is one of wireless standards for constructing wireless networks used for adjustable lighting, security devices and other purposes in homes and offices, one of the characteristics of which is the low electricity consumption of linked devices. ZigBee devices have low electricity consumption, consuming two AA Alkaline batteries over several years. ZigBee system is combination of 'homeRF light' with 802.15.4 technology, as a next-generation 'homeRF' technology officially launched this January. 802.11b, or the 2.4G? frequency band range of wireless phones, microwave ovens, etc. is used, and 255 sets of the devices may be linked to one network. It may transmit data at a speed of 250Kbps within a 30m radius. At this point, the related standards have not yet been officially established, but mobile phones, parts production companies and others requiring a low power consumption and low cost solution are now developing this.

Area of Application

ZigBee's top advantage is its low consumption of electricity, allowing its easy implementation to home networks, home automation, sensor networks, factory automation systems, mobile phones and others. Moreover, through the application of ZigBee to a mobile phone, all household electronic devices can be controlled.

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Asia-Pacific Traditional Medicine and Herbal Technology Network
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