Digi XBee RR Pro Module - 2.4GHz radio module (PCB antenna)

Description

The XBee RR 802.15.4 RF module is an embedded solution providing wireless connectivity compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4 network protocol. It ensures fast point-to-multipoint or peer-to-peer communication, making it ideal for applications requiring high throughput, low latency, and predictable communication timing. The XBee RR 802.15.4 RF is an excellent choice for low-cost, energy-efficient wireless sensor networks, offering reliable data transmission between devices. The modules operate in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and enable local configuration via BLE using the Digi XBee mobile app. They are equipped with the Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC transceiver chipset and feature 1 MB flash memory and 96 kB RAM. They offer RF data rates up to 250 Kbps and serial data rates up to 1 Mbps. The range is up to 90 m indoors and up to 3200 m in open space. The modules can communicate with the main board via UART or SPI interfaces.

XBee RR modules are functionally equivalent to XBee3 but do not offer MicroPython or full BLE programmable services available in XBee3. The PRO series offers additional capabilities and requires slightly more configuration to set up and operate than standard XBee modules.

Features

• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Protocol: Zigbee 3.0
• Memory: 1 MB flash, 96 kB RAM
• Transceiver chipset: Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC
• Data rate: RF 250 Kbps, serial up to 1 Mbps
• Indoor range: up to 90 m
• Outdoor range: up to 3200 m
• Transmit power: +19 dBm
• Receiver sensitivity: −103 dBm in normal mode
• Bluetooth:
  • supports BLE 4.2 (slave only) and interoperates with BLE 5.0 devices supporting 1M PHY
  • software upgradable to version 5.0, currently inactive except for payload extensions (future update)
  • 1 Mbps, up to 15 m urban range, up to 300 m range in open space
  • +8 dBm transmit power
  • −95 dBm receiver sensitivity
• Data interface: UART, SPI
• PCB antenna
• Supply voltage: 1.72 to 3.8 V
• Current consumption in transmit mode: 195 mA at 19 dBm
• Operating temperature range: −40 °C to 85 °C
• Dimensions: 24.38 x 27.61 mm