XB3-24Z8PT-J - XBee 3 2.4GHz Zigbee 3.0 TH Module | Digi
Référence : XB3-24Z8PT-J ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.9 | $24,90 |
| 10 | $22.4 | $224,00 |
| 100 | $19.95 | $1 995,00 |
| 500 | $17.5 | $8 750,00 |
| 1 000 | $15.25 | $15 250,00 |
XB3-24Z8PT-J Présentation
A wireless transceiver module is a pre-certified, surface-mount or through-hole assembly that integrates an RF transceiver IC, matching network, antenna, and sometimes an onboard microcontroller. These modules live in the broader category of RF & Wireless components, sit below wireless modules, and above bare RF transceiver ICs. They simplify wireless product certification because the radio has already been tested against regional regulatory standards (FCC, IC, ETSI, etc.), allowing end products to inherit the modular certification.
Key features include receiver sensitivity of -103 dBm, an integrated PCB antenna, UART/SPI/I2C host interfaces, ADC and PWM I/O, and Zigbee 3.0 mesh protocol support with Digi's MicroPython programmability. The module's transmit output power is approximately +8 dBm (regular XBee 3, not the PRO variant) and the RF data rate is 250 kbps. The through-hole pin layout allows simple socketed or soldered mounting on 2 mm-pitch through-hole pads.
Technically, the module combines the EFR32MG ARM Cortex-M4 SoC with an integrated 2.4 GHz radio, an RF front-end with balun, a PCB trace antenna, and onboard LDO regulators supporting the 2.1 V to 3.6 V input range. Digi provides a unified XBee API mode and AT command set across the XBee 3 family, so firmware written for an XBee 3 SMT module will migrate directly to the TH version with no host-side changes.
Typical applications include industrial IoT sensor mesh networks, building automation (HVAC, lighting, occupancy), smart energy metering, asset tracking, and wireless remote-control links where Zigbee mesh topology adds self-healing multi-node coverage. The form factor is favorable: the same TH footprint across XBee generations allows customers to upgrade from older XBee S2C modules without PCB rework.
When designing with this module, pay attention to antenna keep-out: do not place copper, ground planes, or plastic with high dielectric loss within the PCB antenna's keep-out area, as it will detune and degrade the link budget. Also confirm that the host MCU supplies 3.3 V logic on UART lines, because the module's GPIO is not 5 V tolerant.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in XBee 3 alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour XB3-24Z8PT-J — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
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XB3-24Z8CM-J
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XB3-24Z8RM-J
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XB3-24Z8UT-J
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XB3-24Z8PT
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XB3-24AUM
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XB3-24Z8PT-J Spécifications (publiées par le fabricant)
| Series | Digi XBee 3 (XB3) |
| Protocol | 802.15.4 / Zigbee 3.0 |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz ISM (2400-2483.5 MHz) |
| RF Data Rate | 250 kbps |
| Serial Data Rate | Up to 1 Mbps |
| Tension d'alimentation | 2.1 V to 3.6 V |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -103 dBm |
| Transmit Output Power | Approx. +8 dBm |
| Antenna | Integrated PCB trace antenna |
| Host Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C |
| I/O | ADC, PWM, Digital I/O |
| Type de montage | Through-Hole (TH) |
| Nombre de broches | 34 pins |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +85C |
| Module SoC | Silicon Labs EFR32MG |
| Programmability | MicroPython / Digi XBee API |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Interfaces et connecteurs du XB3-24Z8PT-J
Le XB3-24Z8PT-J expose les interfaces et connecteurs suivants tels que publiés par le fabricant : Alimentation. Le brochage de l'embase d'extension, la numérotation des broches des connecteurs et les limites électriques sont définis dans la documentation du fabricant.
| Alimentation | 2.1 V to 3.6 V |
Consultez la documentation du fabricant pour le brochage complet du connecteur d'extension et la numérotation des broches du connecteur.
Caractéristiques de puissance et thermiques
| Alimentation | 2.1 V to 3.6 V |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +85C |
Paramètres d'alimentation et thermiques pour XB3-24Z8PT-J tels que publiés par le fabricant.
Applications typiques
XB3-24Z8PT-J convient pour 6 applications: Industrial IoT Sensor Mesh, Building Automation (HVAC, Lighting, Occupancy), Smart Energy Metering, Wireless Remote Control Links, Asset Tracking and Cold Chain Monitoring, Agricultural Sensor Networks.
Industrial IoT Sensor Mesh
The XB3-24Z8PT-J is well-suited for industrial IoT sensor mesh networks because its Zigbee 3.0 protocol supports self-healing multi-hop topology across thousands of nodes. The 2.1-3.6 V supply range lets it run off a 3.3 V regulated rail commonly found in industrial PLC and gateway designs. With -103 dBm receiver sensitivity and +8 dBm output power, the standard non-PRO variant delivers reliable links at typical 30-60 m indoor line-of-sight, while the 250 kbps RF data rate handles periodic sensor telemetry with low duty cycle. The through-hole footprint simplifies socketed field servicing: failed modules can be swapped without reworking SMT pads. Engineers should plan for the integrated PCB antenna keep-out (no copper, no high-dielectric plastic) on the host board to preserve link margin. Pair with an ARM Cortex-M host MCU for application logic and use the Digi XBee API mode for over-the-air firmware updates across the mesh.
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Building Automation (HVAC, Lighting, Occupancy)
For building automation systems such as HVAC controllers, smart lighting fixtures, and occupancy sensors, the XB3-24Z8PT-J offers Zigbee 3.0 interoperability with major building automation ecosystems (e.g., Zigbee-certified gateways). Its UART host interface integrates directly with low-cost 8-bit MCUs commonly used in lighting ballasts and thermostat heads, and the SPI option supports faster microcontrollers. With 34-pin through-hole mounting, the module can be socketed into fixture assemblies for easier field replacement during maintenance cycles. The integrated PCB trace antenna keeps BOM cost low and avoids the U.FL connector cost and assembly step. For dimmable lighting, the PWM output pins can drive LED drivers directly. Choose the -J variant for office and indoor commercial environments where link distances stay under 30 m; for warehouses, the higher-power XB3-24Z8PT PRO is recommended.
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Smart Energy Metering
In smart energy and gas metering applications, the XB3-24Z8PT-J provides Zigbee 3.0 mesh connectivity with the modular regulatory certification needed for utility-grade metering products. Its -40C to +85C operating temperature range handles outdoor meter cabinet environments. With 250 kbps RF data rate, it can carry periodic consumption telemetry plus time-of-use pricing data back to a concentrator via multi-hop mesh, eliminating the need for cellular modems on every meter. The module's integrated PCB antenna avoids the reliability risk of external antenna connectors in tamper-prone outdoor enclosures. Engineers should plan battery life by enabling the module's sleep currents (microamp range) and using Zigbee sleepy end-device mode for battery-powered gas/water meters. The 3.3 V typical supply supports direct connection to lithium-thionyl chloride battery stacks with a low-dropout regulator.
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Wireless Remote Control Links
For wireless remote control of industrial equipment, gate operators, or sensor read-back in field service tools, the XB3-24Z8PT-J provides reliable low-latency Zigbee point-to-point or star topology. Its UART interface connects directly to most microcontrollers used in remote control handsets, and the XBee API mode allows framing custom control packets with retry and acknowledgment. The integrated PCB antenna simplifies the handheld enclosure by eliminating an external antenna stub. With 8 dBm output power, the standard variant reaches 50-100 m outdoors line-of-sight; for longer ranges, step up to the XB3-24Z8PT PRO variant. The through-hole mechanical form factor simplifies prototyping on perfboard and breadboard adapters, accelerating firmware bring-up before committing to SMT designs in the next product revision.
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Asset Tracking and Cold Chain Monitoring
For asset tracking and cold chain temperature monitoring in logistics, the XB3-24Z8PT-J's Zigbee 3.0 mesh enables container-level visibility across a yard or warehouse without requiring each tracker to have a GPS or LoRa link. The 2.1-3.6 V supply range is friendly to 3.3 V coin-cell boost regulators, and the module's sleep current allows multi-year battery life in periodic-report modes. The UART/SPI/I2C host interface accommodates a wide range of environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, shock). For refrigerated containers, the -40C to +85C operating temperature range handles freezer to ambient transitions. The integrated PCB antenna performs adequately when trackers are placed on container tops or pallet edges with clear sky view; for metal-enclosed assets, switch to the XB3-24Z8UT-J (U.FL) variant with an external antenna mounted outside the enclosure.
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Agricultural Sensor Networks
In agricultural IoT deployments (soil moisture sensors, irrigation valve controllers, weather monitoring stations), the XB3-24Z8PT-J's mesh networking capability lets a farm-scale deployment route data back to a single gateway over multiple hops. The -40C to +85C operating temperature handles greenhouse and field cabinet environments. The integrated PCB antenna simplifies sealed IP67 enclosures used in agriculture. With 250 kbps RF data rate, periodic 32-byte sensor packets easily fit. Engineers should expect 200-400 m range with the standard 8 dBm output in outdoor line-of-sight farm conditions, and should plan for solar or lithium battery power with sleep-mode duty cycling to extend deployment intervals. Choose the XB3-24Z8PT PRO when longer hops between field nodes are needed.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour XB3-24Z8PT-J — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | XB3-24Z8CM-J | XB3-24Z8RM-J | XB3-24Z8UT-J | XB3-24Z8PT | XB3-24AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Digi | Digi | Digi | Digi | Digi | Digi |
| Package | Through-Hole (TH, 34-pin) | Through-Hole (TH, 34-pin) - same | Through-Hole (TH, 34-pin) - same | Through-Hole (TH, 34-pin) - same | Through-Hole (TH, 34-pin) - same | Through-Hole (TH, 34-pin) - same |
| Protocol | Zigbee 3.0 / 802.15.4 | Zigbee 3.0 | Zigbee 3.0 | Zigbee 3.0 | Zigbee 3.0 PRO | Bluetooth/BLE |
| Antenna | PCB trace | Chip antenna | RF pad (none) | U.FL connector | PCB trace | U.FL connector |
| TX Output Power | Approx. +8 dBm | Approx. +8 dBm | Approx. +8 dBm | Approx. +8 dBm | Approx. +18 dBm (PRO) | Approx. +8 dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -103 dBm | -103 dBm | -103 dBm | -103 dBm | -103 dBm | -97 dBm (BLE) |
| RF Data Rate | 250 kbps | 250 kbps | 250 kbps | 250 kbps | 250 kbps | 1 Mbps (BLE) |
| Supply Voltage | 2.1 V to 3.6 V | 2.1 V to 3.6 V | 2.1 V to 3.6 V | 2.1 V to 3.6 V | 2.1 V to 3.6 V | 2.1 V to 3.6 V |
| Mounting | Through-Hole | Through-Hole | Through-Hole | Through-Hole | Through-Hole | Through-Hole |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Through-hole mounting simplifies field service and prototyping (vs XB3-24 SMT variants)
- Lowest-cost antenna option (vs XB3-24Z8UT-J (U.FL antenna))
- True drop-in upgrade from legacy XBee S2C TH modules (vs XB3-24Z8RM-J (RF pad variant))
Notes de conception
Maintain the manufacturer's PCB antenna keep-out: do not place copper pour, ground plane, traces, or high-dielectric plastic (including FR-4 substrate) within the antenna keep-out zone documented in the Digi XBee 3 Hardware Reference Manual. The integrated PCB trace antenna's impedance and pattern depend on this free-space volume; placing ground plane underneath it will detune the antenna and degrade range by 10+ dB.
The XB3-24Z8PT-J accepts 2.1 V to 3.6 V on the VCC pin and includes internal LDOs. Use a 3.3 V regulator with at least 250 mA peak capability to handle transmit bursts. Add a 10 uF bulk plus 0.1 uF decoupling cap adjacent to the VCC pin. Voltage drops below 2.1 V during TX current spikes (peak ~200 mA) will cause module reset.
GPIO pins on the XB3-24Z8PT-J are NOT 5 V tolerant. Use a level shifter or 3.3 V logic on all host UART/SPI/I2C lines. Mixing 5 V Arduino-style logic will damage the module's I/O. Also note that legacy XBee S2C AT command firmware must be re-mapped to XBee 3 command set; pin compatibility does not equal firmware compatibility.
For best RF performance, place the module at the edge of the host PCB with the antenna overhanging the board edge or pointing outside the enclosure. Avoid placing the module under metal shields or LCD panels. The through-hole socket footprint allows easy swap-out for evaluation, but for production consider the SMT (surface-mount) variant unless field serviceability is critical.
Informations de conformité
Modular certified for FCC/IC/ETSI per Digi product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (RF module, not automotive-grade IC).
