Connectivity Standards Alliance Releases Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi Sub-GHz Technology for IoT Devices
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Summary
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi (the brand name for Zigbee's Sub-GHz feature), representing major advancements in IoT connectivity standards. Zigbee 4.0 introduces a modular architecture with optional features that manufacturers can select based on their specific product needs, while Suzi enables longer-range, lower-power communication for applications like smart agriculture and utilities. These updates aim to provide greater interoperability, security, and scalability for IoT devices while maintaining backward compatibility with existing Zigbee networks.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledTogether, these innovations mark the next evolution of Zigbee technology, building on decades of proven performance to deliver greater range, reliability, and scalability for the IoT ecosystem.
Zigbee 4.0 introduces a modular architecture with optional features that manufacturers can select based on their specific product needs.
Suzi enables longer-range, lower-power communication for applications like smart agriculture and utilities.
These updates aim to provide greater interoperability, security, and scalability for IoT devices while maintaining backward compatibility with existing Zigbee networks.
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