ZigBee communication protocol standardization is the trend

At present, with the rapid development of communication technologies, ZigBee, as a new short-range wireless communication technology, is actively promoting the development of low-rate wireless personal area networks. In the past, ZigBee was subject to the use of ZigBee without standards. In practical applications, ZigBee requires complex application-layer gateways when accessing the Internet, and it cannot achieve end-to-end data transmission and control, and is incompatible with each other, which is not conducive to the development of industrialization.

Until the establishment of the ZigBee Alliance and adoption of the ZigBee 1.0 standard in December 2004, ZigBee began to develop rapidly. In the following ten years, ZigBee 2.0 and ZigBee3.0 have been launched. The size of the alliance is constantly expanding and its influence in the field of wireless communications is also increasing.

On January 5 of this year, the ZigBee Alliance released the landmark dot- dot, a landmark interoperable IoT common language, at CES 2017, and demonstrated the first batch of dotdot products based on the Thread IP network. At the press conference, the president of the Alliance China stated that many smart home products on the market currently use the ZigBee protocol, but unfortunately only a few of them have been certified. Although these products have some technical advantages of the ZigBee protocol, they cannot be guaranteed. Good interoperability is not conducive to the establishment of intelligent ecological interconnection and interoperability.

Like other wireless communication protocols, the ZigBee protocol is also evolving. From the initial mesh network to the development of operational layers for different types of products, to the latest ZigBee 3.0 supporting 35 different types of product interoperability.

The open mindset promotes the development of the industry. A unified standard is of great significance. In the development of wireless communications, standard setting is undoubtedly a top priority. The significance of the unified standard itself is not only the technology itself, but more importantly it will play a huge role in effectively reducing costs, improving the feasibility of wide application, and promoting the entire industry chain.

Based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, ZigBee is used in wireless monitoring and control applications. It emphasizes easy-to-use, short-range, low-speed, low-power (long battery life) and extremely low-cost market positioning. It can be widely used in industrial control and home appliances. Automation, medical care, smart agriculture, consumer electronics, and remote control have broad application prospects.

As a member unit of the ZigBee Alliance, Shunzhou Intelligence pointed out that the ZigBee communication protocol standardization is of great significance. In the past, each company had its own battle. Each company had its own set of technologies and standards, but the wireless communication modules between them did not establish a good one. Connections have led to an empty talk. The positive significance of ZigBee standardization lies in this. Through mutual communication and connection, all things are connected and the rapid and healthy development of the Internet of Things is promoted, making our work and life more intelligent and convenient.