XBee S2C Module

Description

XBee S2C RF modules provide cost-effective wireless connectivity to electronic devices. They are interoperable with other ZigBee PRO feature set devices, including devices from other vendors.

XBee S2C modules are ideal for applications in the energy and controls markets where manufacturing efficiencies are critical. The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) provides a high-speed interface and optimizes integration with embedded microcontrollers, lowering development costs and reducing time to market.

Products in the XBee family require little to no configuration or additional development. Programmable versions of the XBee S2C module make customizing applications easy.

Programming directly on the module eliminates the need for a separate processor. Because the wireless software is isolated, applications can be developed with no risk to RF performance or security.

Digi’s ZigBee compatible module is based on the Ember EM357  system on chip (SoC) radio ICs from SiliconLabs, utilizing 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 processor.

The EM357 transceiver is faster, has lower current draw, and has significantly more RAM and Flash. These advanced features allow EM357-based modules to support more network traffic, have more memory for code updates, and operate more efficently. It support for over-the-air firmware updates, and provides an upgrade path to DigiMesh or ZigBee mesh protocols if desired.

XBee S2C modules seamlessly interface with compatible gateways, device adapters and range extenders, providing developers with true beyond-the-horizon connectivity.

Note:

This XBee module, similar to its predecessors have 2 mm pin spacing. You could use one of our own adapter boards and easy interfacing within any project. If you are looking for a simple point-to-point configuration, you might want to try the Series 1 instead. Series 1 and Series 2 XBee modules have the same pin-out. However, Series 1 modules cannot communicate with Series 2 modules.