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News Release from: Digi International | Subject: MaxStream XBee
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 December 2006
MaxStream XBee family is ZigBee
certified
Digi International announces that its MaxStream branded XBee product family has been ZigBee certified by the ZigBee Alliance, after passing rigorous independent testing
Digi International announces that its MaxStream branded XBee product family has been ZigBee certified by the ZigBee Alliance The XBee and XBee-PRO OEM RF modules passed rigorous independent testing to become one of only four products to receive ZigBee certification
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 22 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Obtaining this certification further solidifies the MaxStream brand as the leader in reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee products," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Digi International: "The XBee and XBee-PRO OEM RF modules present a uniquely robust solution to the many markets that are adopting wireless networking into their data communication applications".
"Achieving ZigBee certified product designation is a true achievement and demonstrates to consumers, business and industrial users that they can safely purchase ZigBee certified products and be assured of networking performance," said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance: "The MaxStream dedication to advancing ZigBee as the standard best suited for wireless sensor and control networks clearly demonstrates how companies are producing ZigBee solutions today to meet growing demand from product manufacturers around the world".
The XBee and XBee-PRO modules were subjected to a variety of independent tests conducted by National Technical Systems.
These tests certified the ability of XBee products to perform in ZigBee networks as specified by the ZigBee Alliance.
The first industrial-strength ZigBee certified products, the XBee and XBee-PRO modules are built upon a ZigBee compliant platform and feature industry leading range and reliability performance.
MaxStream utilises the attractive low-cost, low-power features of the ZigBee standard and adds additional functionality including multiple output power options, three antenna options, advanced configuration tools and worldwide agency approvals.
The XBee product line can be found in a variety of industrial and commercial applications including remote sensing, equipment control and automation.
The ZigBee Alliance is an association of companies working together to enable reliable, cost effective, low-power, wirelessly networked, monitoring and control products based on an open global standard.
The ZigBee Alliance membership comprises technology providers and original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Membership is open to all.
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