SparkFun Thing Plus - XBee3 Micro (U.FL)

The XBee3 Thing Plus is an exceptional tool for wireless device development. It's a compact design that combines XBee and Qwiic, updating Sparkfun's XBee offering. With 20 I/O pins and Lithium Polymer Ion battery management, it provides an ideal platform for quick prototyping or developing connected devices such as remote sensors. The Qwiic connector and JST connector for the battery provide a solder-less option, simplifying the setup process.

The XBee3 Micro Module is a new addition that offers a classic 802.15.4 2.4GHz wireless connection (Zigbee 3.0 Protocol), but now with the added benefit of being programmable with MicroPython (32KB of memory available for it). It boasts RF data rates up to 250 Kbps and an indoor range of up to 60m, extending up to 1200m in line-of-sight outdoor conditions. The module can be communicated with or configured via an AT Command set or the Digi API, X-CTU, either locally or over-the-air.

This variant of the XBee3 Thing Plus features a U.FL antenna connector for enhanced range communications. Compatible antennas can be found among the related products.

Features:

• XBee3 Micro Module with Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC
• 250Kbps RF, 1Mbps Serial data rates
• Indoor/Urban range up to 60m
• Outdoor/RF Line of Sight range up to 1200m
• +8 dBm transmit power
• -103 dBm receiver sensitivity
• UART, I²C, SPI Interfaces
• ISM 2.4GHz Frequency Band (802.15.4)
• 1MB of memory, 128KB RAM (32KB available for MicroPython)
• 20 GPIO Pins
• Configurable via X-CTU or AT Command set both USB and Wirelessly
• Qwiic Compatible
• On-board charging circuit and connector for 3.3v Lithium Polymer Ion Batteries
• 2.6VDC - 3.6VDC supply voltage
• U.FL Antenna Connector

Documents:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Hookup Guide
• Digi XBee3 ZigBee 3.0 Datasheet
• XBee 3 Hardware Reference Manual
• Digi Micropython Programming Guide
• X-CTU User Guide
• XBee Python Library
• Digi XBee Support Documentation Page
• GitHub Hardware Repo
• Compare Thing Plus Boards

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