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News Release from: MaxStream | Subject: XBee XTender
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 27 October 2006
Multiband bridge sends ZigBee a long way
Wireless bridge extends the range of ZigBee and 802.15.4 networks up to 65km.
New from MaxStream, the XBee XTender is a wireless bridge that extends the range of ZigBee and 802.15.4 networks up to 65km Because the ZigBee and 802.15.4 standards focus on low-cost, low-power wireless monitoring and controlling of electronic devices, ZigBee modems typically must be located within 30-90m to communicate
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In order to meet extended distance requirements, MaxStream has combined the strengths of its XBee and XTend product lines into a wireless bridge.
The multiband XBee XTender permits shorter range 2.4GHz XBee networks operating under the ZigBee or 802.15.4 wireless personal area network (WPAN) standards to communicate data up to 65km away via the powerful 900MHz 1W XTend RF modem.
"As a ZigBee market leader, MaxStream has unique visibility into practical problems faced by customers implementing ZigBee and 802.15.4 networks", said Larry Kraft, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Digi International.
"The XBee XTender is a fast, easy way to wirelessly connect to remote ZigBee networks".
The low-power consumption of the XBee network makes it ideal for a wide range of battery-powered applications, whereas the high-power XTend can transmit through obstacles that would otherwise impede devices communicating via ZigBee/802.15.4.
The range of the XTend coupled with the versatility and cost-savings of the XBee network give OEMs and systems integrators greater flexibility when designing wireless networks.
The multiband bridge is enclosed in an aluminium housing and includes two half-wave dipole antennas.
Additional antenna options can be connected via the RPSMA ports.
Starting at US $399, the XBee XTender will be available in December.
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