XBee 900 MHz SMA Module

XBee-PRO 900 embedded RF modules provide extended-range wireless connectivity to end-point devices. Supporting RF line-of-sight distances of up to 6 miles (with high gain antennas), these modules are ideal for extended-range wireless applications requiring low latency and increased data throughput. Only for use in US & Canada.SMA-RP Version

Performance:

• Power output: 50 mW (+17 dBm) 
• Indoor/Urban range: Up to 450 ft (140 m)
• Outdoor/RF line-of-sight range: Up to 1.8 miles (3 km), up to 6 miles (10 km) with high gain antennas 
• RF data rate: 156 Kbps
• Interface data rate: Up to 230 Kbps software selectable
• Operating frequency: 900 MHz
• Receiver sensitivity: -100 dBm

Networking:

• Spread Spectrum type: FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
• Networking topology: Peer-to-Peer Mesh, point-to-point & point-to-multipoint
• Error handling: Retries & acknowledgements
• Filtration options: PAN ID, Channel, and 64-bit addresses
• Channel capacity: 8 hopping patterns on 12 channels
• Addressing: PAN ID, Channel, and 64-bit addresses 

Power:

• Supply voltage: 
  • XBee-PRO: 3.0 - 3.6 VDC
  • XBee footprint recommendation: 3.0 - 3.4 VDC
• Transmit current: 210 mA @ 3.3 V
• Receive current: 80 mA @ 3.3V
• Power-down sleep current: 60 uA @ 3.3V

General

• Frequency band: 902 - 928 MHz
• Interface options: 3V CMOS UART

Physical Properties

• Size: 0.960 in x 1.297 in (2.438 cm x 3.294 cm)
• Weight: 0.10 oz (3g)
• Antenna options: U.FL, Reverse Polarity SMA (RPSMA), or wired whip antenna
• Operating temperature: -40° C to +85° C (industrial)

Certifications

• FCC: Yes
• IC: Yes
• RoHS: Compliant

Note: If you are searching for Wireless Sensor Networks devices (motes) you may be interested in our ready to market sensor platform: Waspmote. You can discover the differences between both platforms in the document: Waspmote vs SquidBee.

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Related Links

• Wireless education center
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• Support

 

XBee-PRO 900 RF modules are extended range embedded solutions providing wireless end-point connectivity to devices. These modules use a proprietary 900 MHz point-to-multipoint protocol that balances overall RF performance with a fast 156 Kbps data rate to the end node. Supporting RF line-of-sight ranges of up to 6 miles (with high gain antennas), these modules are ideal for extended-range wireless applications requiring low latency and increased data throughput.

As a member of the XBee® family of RF products, these modules are easy-to-use, share a common hardware footprint and are fully interoperable with other XBee products utilizing the same technology. XBee products are part of Digi's unsurpassed range of Drop-in Networking solutions, offering users seamless wireless communication between devices. XBee adapters provide wireless connectivity to electronic devices in wired networks. XBee XTenders provide long-range backhaul and data conversion between 2.4 GHz and 900MHz. ConnectPort™ X gateways enable users to access and configure remote devices in a network.

Reference Books

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