XBee(TM) Product Line Gains Approval from the ZigBee Alliance
MINNETONKA, Minn., Dec. 8 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Digi International
(Nasdaq: DGII) announces that its MaxStream branded XBee(TM) product family
has been ZigBee Certified by the ZigBee Alliance. The XBee and XBee-PRO OEM
RF modules passed rigorous independent testing to become one of only four
products to receive ZigBee certification.
"Obtaining this certification further solidifies the MaxStream brand as
the leader in reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee products," said Larry Kraft,
senior vice president of sales and marketing, Digi International. "The XBee
and XBee-PRO OEM RF modules present a uniquely robust solution to the many
markets that are adopting wireless networking into their data communication
applications."
"Achieving ZigBee Certified Product designation is a true achievement
and demonstrates to consumers, business and industrial users that they can
safely purchase ZigBee Certified Products and be assured of networking
performance," said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. "MaxStream's
dedication to advancing ZigBee as the standard best suited for wireless
sensor and control networks clearly demonstrates how companies are producing
ZigBee solutions today to meet growing demand from product manufacturers
around the world."
The XBee and XBee-PRO modules were subjected to a variety of independent
tests conducted by National Technical Systems, Inc. These tests certified
the ability of XBee products to perform in ZigBee networks as specified by
the ZigBee Alliance. The first industrial-strength ZigBee Certified
Products, the XBee and XBee-PRO modules are built upon a ZigBee Compliant
Platform and feature industry leading range and reliability performance.
MaxStream utilizes the attractive low-cost, low-power features of the
ZigBee standard and adds additional functionality including multiple output
power options, three antenna options, advanced configuration tools and
worldwide agency approvals. The XBee product line can be found in a variety
of industrial and commercial applications including remote sensing,
equipment control and automation.
For more information on ZigBee Certified Products, visit
http://zigbee.org/en/certification/certified_products.asp .
To download a high-resolution image, visit
http://www.maxstream.net/corporate/press/images/ZigBee-certified_hr.zip .
About MaxStream
MaxStream, now part of Digi International, is the leading worldwide
developer of wireless modem networking for electronic devices. MaxStream
provides wireless modem modules, stand-alone radio modems, RF design
services, and supporting software. Products and services by MaxStream
include designing, manufacturing and supporting wireless communications for
embedded systems. For more information regarding MaxStream's products and
services, contact MaxStream at www.maxstream.net , info@maxstream.net , or
call +1 (866) 765-9885.
About Digi International
Digi International, the leader in device networking for business,
develops reliable products and technologies to connect and securely manage
local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the web. With
over 20 million ports shipped worldwide since 1985, Digi offers the highest
levels of performance, flexibility and quality. Digi markets its products
through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators
and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
ZigBee: Wireless Control That Simply Works
The ZigBee Alliance is an association of companies working together to
enable reliable, cost effective, low-power, wirelessly networked, monitoring
and control products based on an open global standard. The ZigBee Alliance
membership comprises technology providers and original equipment
manufacturers worldwide. Membership is open to all. Additional information
can be found at www.zigbee.org .
For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com, or call 877-
912-3444 (U.S.) or 952-912-3444 (International).
All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Press Contact:
Digi International
Hokie Chan
Tel: +852-2235-2206
Email: hokiec@digi.com
