18-05-2012, 12:51 PM
Wireless Sensors and Control Networks: Enabling New Opportunities
with ZigBee
05-3744.ppt (Size: 9.1 MB / Downloads: 171)
Sensor/Control Network Requirements
Networks form by themselves, scale to large sizes and operate for years without manual intervention
Extremely long battery life (years on AA cell),
low infrastructure cost (low device & setup costs)
low complexity and small size
Low device data rate and QoS
Standardized protocols allow multiple vendors to interoperate
ZigBee Alliance Overview-
Organized as an independent, neutral, nonprofit corporation in 2002
Open and global
Anyone can join and participate
Membership is global
Activity includes
Specification creation
Certification and compliance programs
Branding, market development, and user education
The ZigBee Alliance --
Is a growing community of companies
~200 members vs. 35 Dec. 2002 (5+X Growth)
Includes major names in the Semiconductor, Software Developer, End Product Manufacturer, and Service Provider Industries including major Telecom Carriers
Has made its specification publicly available
ZigBee is open to all-ZigBee 2006 now available
38,000+ downloads to date
Has over 30 compliant platforms
Many certified vendors make choosing ZigBee a safe choice
No dominating elements or companies