Chapter 1. Hello ZigBee
Wireless networking standards are everywhere. You've heard of WiFi™ and Bluetooth™ and cellular technology. Perhaps you've heard of Active RFID, Wibree, WiMAX™, or Wireless USB. So, why ZigBee™?
The ZigBee wireless networking standard fits into a market that is simply not filled by other wireless technologies (see Figure 1.1). While most wireless standards are striving to go faster, ZigBee aims for low data rates. While other wireless protocols add more and more features, ZigBee aims for a tiny stack that fits on 8-bit microcontrollers. While other wireless technologies look to provide the last mile to the Internet or deliver streaming high-definition media, ZigBee looks to control a light or send temperature data to a thermostat. ...
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