Summary of Hands-On ZigBee: Implementing 802.15.4 with Microcontrollers – AVR E-Book
This article introduces the ZigBee protocol as a cost-effective, power-efficient WPAN alternative to WiFi and Bluetooth, suitable for industrial, medical, and security applications. It details implementation strategies using various microcontrollers and radios from manufacturers like Atmel, Cypress, Microchip, and Texas Instruments, covering IEEE 802.15.4 standards through practical examples.
Parts used in Hands-On ZigBee:
- ZigBee protocol
- IEEE 802.15.4 standard
- Microcontrollers (AVR, Atmel, Cypress, Microchip)
- ZMD 900MHz Radio
- MaxstreamXBee modules
- Cirronet radio modules
- Silicon Laboratories components
- Renesas components
- Freescale components
- Panasonic components
- DLP Design tools
- Telegesis components
- Cypress MicroSystems CapSense
Since its recent introduction, the ZigBee protocol has created an enormous amount of buzz in venues from magazine covers to trade show floors to water coolers. Its promise of providing a simpler, cheaper, more power-efficient WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) alternative to WiFi and Bluetooth has opened up new data collection possibilities in application areas from industrial controls to medical devices to intruder alarms. Yet, despite this widespread interest, there is still little information available that goes beyond detailing the spec itself.
Contents
Bibliographic information
| Title | Hands-On ZigBee: Implementing 802.15.4 with Microcontrollers Embedded Technology Series Electronics & Electrical |
| Author | Fred Eady |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Newnes, 2007 |
| ISBN | 0123708877, 9780123708878 |
| Length | 336 pages |
| Subjects |
› › Computers / Computer Engineering |
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What is the primary promise of the ZigBee protocol?
It promises to provide a simpler, cheaper, and more power-efficient Wireless Personal Area Network alternative to WiFi and Bluetooth. -
Which application areas can benefit from ZigBee data collection?
Application areas include industrial controls, medical devices, and intruder alarms. - Does the book cover information beyond the technical specification? The text notes that while there is widespread interest, little information exists beyond detailing the spec itself.
- What specific radio is discussed in Chapter 4? Chapter 4 provides a look at the ZMD 900MHz IEEE 802.15.4 ZigBeeReady Radio.
- Which companies are mentioned as implementing IEEE 802.154 and ZigBee? Companies mentioned include Atmel, Silicon Laboratories, Renesas, Freescale, Panasonic, Microchip, Telegesis, and Cypress MicroSystems.
- What is the full title of the book described? The full title is Hands-On ZigBee: Implementing 802.15.4 with Microcontrollers.
- Who is the author of this publication? The author is Fred Eady.
- In which year was this edition published? This illustrated edition was published by Newnes in 2007.
