As the demand for low-power, secure, and reliable wireless communication continues to grow, Zigbee has emerged as a leading protocol for IoT applications. Zigbee, a low-power, mesh networking protocol, is widely adopted in smart homes, industrial automation, and energy management due to its reliability and efficiency.

The i.MX 93 System on Module (SoM) from iWave is designed with Zigbee connectivity, offering a powerful platform for next-generation IoT solutions, built on NXP’s i.MX 93 processor. This SoM supports multiple wireless protocols, including Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, making it ideal for flexible and scalable IoT applications. 

Zigbee is a wireless networking standard designed for low-cost, low-power control and monitoring solutions. Built on the IEEE® 802.15.4 radio standard, Zigbee enables secure, self-healing, and scalable mesh networks, capable of supporting hundreds of nodes across large areas. As a key enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), Zigbee seamlessly integrates into residential and commercial environments, allowing devices such as HVAC systems, lighting, and security solutions to be remotely monitored and controlled over the Internet.

Why Choose Zigbee for IoT?

Zigbee operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band and is optimized for low-power, short-range communication. Its key features include:

• Mesh Networking: Self-healing, reliable, and scalable networks.
• Low Power Consumption: Ideal for battery-operated devices.
• Interoperability: Supports a wide range of Zigbee-compliant devices.
• Secure Communication: AES-128 encryption ensures data integrity and privacy

High-Performance IW612 Wi-Fi 6 Tri-Radio Solution on i.MX93 SoM

i.MX 93 System on Module is equipped with an onboard IW612 module, featuring NXP’s Tri-Radio solution Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.4 + 802.15.4, making the board ideal for developing modern Industrial and IoT applications. IW612 includes a full-feature Wi-Fi 6 radio, an independent Bluetooth 5.4 and 802.15.4 subsystem that supports Thread, Zigbee and Dual PAN mesh networks.

The IW612 is a highly integrated 2.4/5 GHz dual-band 1×1 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 and 802.15.4 tri-radio single-chip solution optimized for a broad array of IoT and industrial applications in smart home, smart devices and accessories, smart appliances, smart energy, industrial automation, gateways and many more.

i.MX93 System on Module from iWave: A Zigbee-Ready Solution

The iW-RainboW-G50M, i.MX 93 SoM from iWave is built on NXP’s i.MX 93 application processor, which includes:

• Dual-core Arm Cortex-A55
• NPU with up to 0.5 TOP/s Neural Network performance
• Supports 2 × 1Gbps Ethernet
• 16GB eMMC Flash expandable up to 256GB
• Integrated EdgeLock secure enclave for enhanced security
• Support for multiple wireless protocols, including Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth