Table 1.
PHY, MAC, and NWK layer characterization of Zigbee [9].
| Networking Layer | Parameters | Zigbee Characterization |
|---|---|---|
| PHY Layer | Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz, 915 MHz, 868 MHz, |
| Throughput | 250 Kbps for 2.4 GHz | |
| 40 Kbps for 915 MHz | ||
| 20 Kbps for 868 MHz | ||
| Modulation | BPSK, O-QPSK | |
| Tx Power [16] | −3 to 10 dBm | |
| Minimum receiver Sensitivity | −85 dBm | |
| Physical Channels | 16 channels: 2.4 GHz | |
| 10 Channels: 915 MHz | ||
| 1 Channel: 868 MHz | ||
| Channel Bandwidth | 2 MHz | |
| MAC Layer | Multiple Access Scheme | CSMA-CA, Slotted CSMA-CA |
| CRC length | 2 bytes | |
| Identifiers | 16-bit short address | |
| 64-bit long address | ||
| NWK Layer | Network Topology | Star, Tree, Mesh, Point-to-Point |
| Hopping | Single and Multi-hop | |
| Device Type/Mode | Coordinator, Router, End Device | |
| Networking Technology | PAN |