Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. ZigBee Characteristics 1

3. ZigBee Architecture 2
3.1 Physical Layer 2
3.2 Mac Layer 3
3.3 Security 3
3.4 Frame Structure 3

4. How ZigBee Works? 4

5. Power and Beacon 5

6. ZigBee versus other Wireless Technology 7

7. Applications 7
7.1 Home controlling with ZigBee 8
7.1.1 Conservation 8
7.1.2 Convenience 8
7.1.3 Safety 8
7.2 Industrial controlling with ZigBee 8
7.2.1 Conservation 8
7.2.2 Efficiency 8
7.2.3 Safety 8
7.3 Building Controlling with ZigBee 8
7.3.1 Control 8
7.3.2 Conservation 8
7.3.3 Flexibility 8
7.3.4 Safety 9
7.4 As a Sensor 9
7.4.1 Water sensor 9
7.4.2 Fire sensor 9
7.4.3 Health centers 9
7.5 Ultra Wideband in ZigBee 9
8. Conclusion 9