This low cost XBee USB Adapter Board comes in partially assembled kit form and provides a cost-effective solution to interfacing a PC or microcontroller to any XBee or XBee Pro module. The PC connection can be used to configure the XBee Module through Digi's X-CTU software.
By using this adapter board you can provide an easy interface to the XBee or XBee Pro modules by converting the 2mm pin spacing to breadboard friendly 0.100” spacing. The adapter board also provides a means to connect pluggable wires or solder connections and also provides mounting holes.
A non-USB version of the XBee Adapter Board (#32403) and XBee 5V/3.3V Adapter Board (#32401) are also available.
It is recommended that you have a USB A to mini B cable when using this product, such as the USB A to mini B Cable or USB A to Mini B Retractable Cable.
Features:
- Provides an easy interface to configure XBee Modules using Digi's X-CTU software
- Converts XBee 2mm pin spacing to 0.100" pin spacing
- 4 status indicator LEDs for Power, RSSI, Associate and mode (sleep/ON)
- Provides easy pluggable wire or solder connections
- Includes mounting holes
- Pin-out compatible with our other XBee Adapter boards
- Partially assembled kit form for flexible configuration
Kit Contents:
- (1) XBee Adapter Board PCB
- (2) 10-pin 2mm sockets
- (1) 40-pin SIP header
Tools Required:
- Soldering Iron
- Solder
- Flux
- Diagonal cutters or Exacto knife
Associated Modules:
Key Specifications:
- Power requirements: 5.0V from USB or VDD pin, 3.3V generated on-board
- Communication: Serial pass-through to XBee module/USB to Host PC
- Dimensions: 1.51 x 1.00 x 0.58 in* (38.3 x 25.6 x 14.8 mm*)
* when headers are attached
- Operating temp range: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Note: The FAN2500S33X regulator used on Rev A of this adapter is rated at 100 mA continuous, 300 mA peak current. The regular XBee modules (802.15.4 and ZB) draw less than 55 mA, but XBee Pro modules can draw over 200 mA when in a continuous-transmit state. While this adapter board can supply enough current for the intermittent transmissions of XBee Pro modules typical to many common uses, applications requiring continuous, sustained transmissions from XBee Pro modules would be better suited to the XBee SIP Adapter (#32402), or the XBee Adapter Board (#32403) with an external regulator (not included).
Soldering assembly required.
Downloads & Resources:
XBee USB Adapter Docs (.pdf)
XBee USB Adapter Schematic (.pdf)
FTDI USB Drivers
Digi X-CTU Download Page (Off Site)
Digi X-CTU User's Guide (Off Site)
XBee Wireless Solutions Comparison