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ZigBee.ppt

Introduction:

Zigbee is a rather new wireless technology that looks to have applications in a variety of fields.  Zigbee is a technological standard based on the IEEE 802.15.4 specification for low data rates in the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) radio bands.  The technology allows for devices to communicate with one another with very low power consumption, allowing the devices to run on simple batteries for several years.  Zigbee is targeting various forms of automation, as the low data rate communication is ideal for sensors, monitors, and the like.   Home automation is one of the key market areas for Zigbee, with an example of a simple network shown below.

Figure 1. Home Automation Network [4].