Datasheet
RaspBee™
Datasheet
* depending on the transmit power
** The ZigBee firmware limits this to +3 dBm. Obey national restrictions if using custom firmware.
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The RaspBee is a ZigBee addon board for the Raspberry
Pi (RPi). By using the RaspBee, the Raspberry Pi
becomes a full functional wireless node which can be
seamlessly integrated into Zigbee networks.
Designed to interconnect with the RPi standard user
header the RaspBee features a slim size. Hence the RPi
still fits into the most housings available on the market.
The RaspBee contains a powerful radio module with
integrated PA/LNA. Together with the assembled onboard
chip antenna which has been optimally tuned this ensures
a superior RF performance.
Available in two variants: “premium” (with ZigBee
firmware) and “basic” (without firmware). In delivery
condition both board options include a bootloader for
simple firmware updates.
Running on the RPi the deCONZ software facilitates
ZigBee network control and monitoring. Even custom
firmware solutions are possible.
Mainly the RaspBee is designed to handle ZigBee Light
Link (ZLL) and ZigBee Home Automation (ZHA)
applications in connection with the RaspBee firmware and
RPi software deCONZ.
Top and bottom view
Plugged on Raspberry Pi
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Dimensions
48.0 x 16.5 x 12.0 mm
Operating temperature
- 40 to +85°C
Controls and display elements
2x LED (red, green)
Power supply
4.5 to 5.5 VDC
Power consumption @ 5.0 VDC
TX: 215 mA | RX: 32 mA
Connections
12-pin 100 mil 2-row socket,
Antenna
Chip ceramic antenna
Antenna gain
+1.3 dBi (peak) | - 0.5 dBi (average)
Antenna diversity
Yes (coax connector not assembled)
External front end connection
No
Range
Up to 500 m (line of sight *)
Frequency range
2.4 GHz
Transmit power
Max. +21 dBm **
Receiver sensitivity
-105 dBm (250 kbit/s)
Communication standard
IEEE 802.15.4
Data rate (gross)
250 kbit/s, 500 kbit/s, 1 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s
Microcontroller
ATmega256RFR2
Transceiver
Integrated
RF frontend
Integrated
Interfaces
UART, GPIO
Certification
CE, ETSI, FCC