High output XBee w/ RP-SMA or U.FL
Falcon
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Hello,
I have several 1 mW XBees purchased from Parallax but I now need a higher output unit with either an RF-SMA (preferable) or U.FL connector to mount an antenna on the exterior of a robot. Parallax has 63 mW output units but only offer wire or trace antenna. I know to stay away from the Series 2 and 2.5 units.
I've looked at Digikey but am not sure which is compatible.
There's this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-ASI-001J/XBP24-ASI-001J-ND/3482670 that is a "PRO" with 63 mW output and RP-SMA connector,
And this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-AUI-080/XBP24-AUI-080-ND/2299136 that is a "PRO" with 100 mW output and U.FL connector
And this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-ASI-001/XBP24-ASI-001-ND/2175373 that is a "PRO" with RP-SMA connector. It's listed as 1 mW output but has same 55 mA current load and 18 dB output as the 100 mW XBP24-AUI-080
And this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-AUI-001J/XBP24-AUI-001J-ND/3482671 that is a "PRO" with 63 mW output and U.FL connector,
Can anyone confirm which will be compatible with the current XBee offerings from Parallax?
Thank you,
falcon
I have several 1 mW XBees purchased from Parallax but I now need a higher output unit with either an RF-SMA (preferable) or U.FL connector to mount an antenna on the exterior of a robot. Parallax has 63 mW output units but only offer wire or trace antenna. I know to stay away from the Series 2 and 2.5 units.
I've looked at Digikey but am not sure which is compatible.
There's this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-ASI-001J/XBP24-ASI-001J-ND/3482670 that is a "PRO" with 63 mW output and RP-SMA connector,
And this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-AUI-080/XBP24-AUI-080-ND/2299136 that is a "PRO" with 100 mW output and U.FL connector
And this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-ASI-001/XBP24-ASI-001-ND/2175373 that is a "PRO" with RP-SMA connector. It's listed as 1 mW output but has same 55 mA current load and 18 dB output as the 100 mW XBP24-AUI-080
And this one http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/XBP24-AUI-001J/XBP24-AUI-001J-ND/3482671 that is a "PRO" with 63 mW output and U.FL connector,
Can anyone confirm which will be compatible with the current XBee offerings from Parallax?
Thank you,
falcon
Comments
Here's a link to the chart on Digi International - it will help you out a little.
http://www.digi.com/pdf/chart_xbee_rf_features.pdf
If the modules you have are 802.15.4 then you should be ok with any of the modules you've linked to. I believe all of the 802.15.4 models are compatible with one another.
Also, you might just want to use the Digi International site to look at models... they're coming out with new stuff quite often.
Here is a more direct link for you: http://www.digi.com/products/wireless-wired-embedded-solutions/zigbee-rf-modules/point-multipoint-rfmodules/xbee-series1-module#models
This is the latest and greatest product offering by Digi... it seems the first model you linked to is an international version. Might want to double check this link to ensure you're getting the correct version.