Bluetooth LE 5.4 module adds edge programmability
A pre-certified module with edge intelligence, the Digi XBee 3 BLU provides secure Bluetooth LE 5.4 connectivity for industrial IoT. Embedded MicroPython programmability with access to on-module I/O enables the implementation of custom logic, sensor data processing, and decision-making at the edge.
Based on Silicon Labs’ EFR32MG transceiver, the XBee 3 BLU interoperates with Bluetooth LE 5.4 devices that support 1M (1-Mbit/s) and 2M (2-Mbits/s) PHY modes. It provides +8-dBm transmit power, -97-dBm receiver sensitivity, and beaconing capabilities for proximity detection and asset tracking. The module operates across a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
The XBee 3 BLU is offered in two standard XBee form factors—through-hole and micro—and comes pre-certified to speed regulatory approvals worldwide. Built-in Digi TrustFence delivers secure boot, protected JTAG, and hardware-accelerated encryption. The module also supports the Secure Remote Password (SRP) protocol for zero-knowledge authentication and 256-bit AES encryption.
The XBee 3 BLU module and development kits are now available through Digi’s authorized distributors.
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