ZigBit 900 is an ultra-compact, low-powered, high-sensitivity 868MHz/915MHz 802.15.4/ZigBee OEM module from MeshNetics. ZigBit 900 modules eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming RF development, and shorten time to market for a wide range of wireless applications.
ZigBit 900 Module with Balanced RF Output minimizes bill of materials (BOM) and shortens time to market, while embedded 802.15.4 / ZigBee software ensures standards-based wireless connectivity for a wide range of applications.
ZigBit 900 Module Hardware Platform
ZigBit 900 already contains a complete RF/MCU design with all the necessary passive components included. The module can be easily mounted on a simple 2-layer PCB with a minimum of required external connection. Compared to a single-chip solution, a module-based solution offers considerable savings in development time and NRE cost per unit during the design, prototyping, and mass production phases of product development.
| Parameter |
ZigBit |
| Frequency band |
European ISM Band from 863 to 870 MHz
North American ISM Band from 902 to 928 MHz |
| Hardware data encryption |
AES 128 bit |
| Data rate |
up to 1 MBit/s |
| Max output power |
up to +11 dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity (PER 1%) |
up to - 110 dBm |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) |
1.8 V to 3.6 V |
Current Consumption:
RX/TX mode |
11 mA / 26 mA |
Current Consumption:
Power Save Mode |
< 6 ìA |
| On-Chip Flash Memory Size |
128 kBytes |
| On-Chip RAM Size |
8 kBytes |
| On-Chip EEPROM Size |
4 kBytes |
| Size |
18.8 x 13.5 x 2.8 mm
0.53” x 0.74” |
| Weight |
1.3 g |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 — +85 °C |
Supported External Interfaces
- USART/SPI, I2C, 1-wire
- UART with CTS/RTS control
- JTAG
- 9 spare GPIOs (up to 25 GPIOs total)
- 2 spare IRQ lines
- 4 ADC lines
ZigBee Software Options: BitCloud stack, SerialNet
ZigBit module is compatible with all three stack configurations available from MeshNetics
- BitCloud stack that is tailored for easy-to-use networking in sensing, control, monitoring and data acquisition applications. It supports mesh and tree network topologies.
- SerialNet is used for programming of the module via serial AT-command interface. SerialNet emulates standard BitCloud functionality so that developers can control BitCloud stack without any need to program the MCU directly.
Easy Development with ZigBit 900 Development Kit
The ZigBit 900 Development Kit enables developers to write custom embedded applications using ZigBee PRO-certified stack API. It also provides a convenient way to assess range performance and power consumption of modules in target physical environment. Each kit includes evaluation boards with sensors, accessories, software and documentation.
Superior Customer Support
Over the years, MeshNetics has accumulated a unique range of first-hand expertise in software and hardware design and development. This wealth of know-how enables MeshNetics to provide efficient one-stop support for both software and hardware-related questions. Beyond superior product support, MeshNetics offers professional customization and design services to tailor our product line to clients’ diverse application requirements.
Ordering Information
Part Number: MNZB-900-B0
ZigBee PRO Stack and Software Development Kit
BitCloud is a full-featured, 2nd generation embedded software stack implementing
ZigBee PRO feature set. The stack provides a software development platform for reliable,
scalable, and secure wireless applications running on MeshNetics ZigBit
modules. BitCloud is designed to support a broad ecosystem of
user-defined applications addressing diverse requirements and enabling a
full spectrum of software customization. Primary application domains include
home automation, commercial building automation, automated meter
reading, asset tracking, and industrial automation.
Key Features
- Full ZigBee PRO and ZigBee compliance
- Easy-to-use C API and serial AT commands available
- Ultimate in data reliability with true mesh routing
- Large network support (100s of devices)
- Optimized for ultra low power consumption (5-15 years battery life)
- Extensive security API
- Over-the-air software update capability
- Flexible and easy to use developer tools
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SerialNet AT Commands Set
Free Serial AT Commands for Easy Application Prototyping
SerialNet allows programming of the ZigBit RF module-based sensor board via serial AT-command interface. SerialNet is layered on top of BitCloud IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee PRO software stack and offers the following features:
- Extensive command set with standard diagnostic messages
- No need to program the MCU directly
- Private profile with easy-to-use serial command interface
- Highly structured way to access most functionality of BitCloud stack
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