2. Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
GideonGideon
– What ZigBee isWhat ZigBee is
– What ZigBee doesWhat ZigBee does
ChrisChris
– How ZigBee worksHow ZigBee works
– The hype cycleThe hype cycle
PriyaPriya
– Academic researchAcademic research
Michael:Michael:
– ProductsProducts
– FutureFuture
3. What is ZigBee?What is ZigBee?
Technological Standard Created forTechnological Standard Created for
Control and Sensor NetworksControl and Sensor Networks
Based on the IEEE 802.15.4Based on the IEEE 802.15.4
StandardStandard
Created by the ZigBee AllianceCreated by the ZigBee Alliance
4. – ““the software”the software”
– Network, Security &Network, Security &
Application layersApplication layers
– Brand managementBrand management
IEEE 802.15.4IEEE 802.15.4
– ““the hardware”the hardware”
– Physical & Media AccessPhysical & Media Access
Control layersControl layers
IEEE 802.15.4 & ZigBee In ContextIEEE 802.15.4 & ZigBee In Context
PHY
868MHz / 915MHz / 2.4GHz
MAC
Network
Star / Mesh / Cluster-Tree
Security
32- / 64- / 128-bit encryption
Application
API
ZigBee
Alliance
IEEE
802.15.4
Customer
Silicon Stack App
Source: http://www.zigbee.org/resources/documents/IWAS_presentation_Mar04_Designing_with_802154_and_zigbee.ppt
5. The 802 Wireless SpaceThe 802 Wireless Space
Source: http://www.zigbee.org/en/resources/
6. ZigBee and Other WirelessZigBee and Other Wireless
TechnologiesTechnologies
Source: http://www.zigbee.org/en/about/faq.asp
7. ZigBee Aims LowZigBee Aims Low
Low data rateLow data rate
Low power consumptionLow power consumption
Small packet devicesSmall packet devices
8. ZigBee FrequenciesZigBee Frequencies
Operates in Unlicensed BandsOperates in Unlicensed Bands
ISM 2.4 GHz Global Band at 250kbpsISM 2.4 GHz Global Band at 250kbps
868 MHz European Band at 20kbps868 MHz European Band at 20kbps
915 MHz North American Band at915 MHz North American Band at
40kbps40kbps
9. What Does ZigBee Do?What Does ZigBee Do?
Designed for wireless controls andDesigned for wireless controls and
sensorssensors
Operates in Personal Area NetworksOperates in Personal Area Networks
(PAN’s) and device-to-device(PAN’s) and device-to-device
networksnetworks
Connectivity between small packetConnectivity between small packet
devicesdevices
Control of lights, switches,Control of lights, switches,
thermostats, appliances, etc.thermostats, appliances, etc.
11. How ZigBee WorksHow ZigBee Works
TopologyTopology
– StarStar
– Cluster TreeCluster Tree
– MeshMesh
Network coordinator, routers, endNetwork coordinator, routers, end
devicesdevices
12. How ZigBee WorksHow ZigBee Works
States of operationStates of operation
– ActiveActive
– SleepSleep
DevicesDevices
– Full Function Devices (FFD’s)Full Function Devices (FFD’s)
– Reduced Function Devices (RFD’s)Reduced Function Devices (RFD’s)
Modes of operationModes of operation
– BeaconBeacon
– Non-beaconNon-beacon
18. ZigBee and the Hype CycleZigBee and the Hype Cycle
Source: http://computing.arizona.edu/networkmasterplan/tech_hpe_0703.pdf
19. ZigBee and the Hype CycleZigBee and the Hype Cycle
Source: http://www.santafe.cc.fl.us/~faeds/presentations/2004%20Educational%20Tech%20Landscape.ppt#11
20. ZigBee and the Hype CycleZigBee and the Hype Cycle
Source: http://danielneamu.rdscv.ro/cutenews/images/gartner_hype_cycle_4.jpg
21. Research in ZigBeeResearch in ZigBee
IntroductionIntroduction
ResearchResearch
Research PapersResearch Papers
22. IntroductionIntroduction
The IEEE 802.15.4 standard wasThe IEEE 802.15.4 standard was
completed in May 2003.completed in May 2003.
The ZigBee specifications were ratified onThe ZigBee specifications were ratified on
14 December 2004.14 December 2004.
The ZigBee Alliance announced publicThe ZigBee Alliance announced public
availability of Specification 1.0 on 13 Juneavailability of Specification 1.0 on 13 June
2005.2005.
Much research is still going on withMuch research is still going on with
ZigBee.ZigBee.
23. Academic ResearchAcademic Research
Research in ZigBee is being conductedResearch in ZigBee is being conducted
in different fields:in different fields:
Wireless and sensor networksWireless and sensor networks
Wireless communicationsWireless communications
NeuroengineeringNeuroengineering
24. Research PapersResearch Papers
Time Synchronization for ZigBee NetworksTime Synchronization for ZigBee Networks
ZigBee: “Wireless Control That SimplyZigBee: “Wireless Control That Simply
Works”Works”
Journal of Neuroengineering andJournal of Neuroengineering and
RehabilitationRehabilitation
Development of Ubiquitous SensorDevelopment of Ubiquitous Sensor
NetworkNetwork
Wireless Technologies for Data AcquisitionWireless Technologies for Data Acquisition
SystemsSystems
25. ZigBee and the MarketZigBee and the Market
The next big thingThe next big thing
Expected to hit the market full forceExpected to hit the market full force
in 2006in 2006
Companies have already investedCompanies have already invested
millionsmillions
27. Current ZigBee UsesCurrent ZigBee Uses
Environmental MonitoringEnvironmental Monitoring
Agricultural MonitoringAgricultural Monitoring
Home Automation Still on HorizonHome Automation Still on Horizon
28. Product ApplicationsProduct Applications
Road map products-trackingRoad map products-tracking
Consumer electronicsConsumer electronics
PCPC
Personal and healthcarePersonal and healthcare
Commercial and residential controlCommercial and residential control
33. The ZigBee NameThe ZigBee Name
Named for erratic, zig-zaggingNamed for erratic, zig-zagging
patterns of bees between flowerspatterns of bees between flowers
Symbolizes communication betweenSymbolizes communication between
nodes in a mesh networknodes in a mesh network
Network components analogous toNetwork components analogous to
queen bee, drones, worker beesqueen bee, drones, worker bees
