【颁奖】和Qorvo一起走进Zigbee3.0的世界

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In addition to ultra-low power requirements (comparable to Bluetooth Low Energy, but with much better range),the key value-add of ZigBee RF4CE is its low latency. User interface devices benefit from low latency, because
they enable product builders to provide the user immediate feedback (usually required to be less than 30 milliseconds). Normally meshing networks (including Thread) tend to see latency going up to hundred
milliseconds or more, making the user experience quite unpleasant. Almost everyone has had the experience of pushing a button, nothing happens, and then pushing the button again: the light finally turns on and then,
immediately turns off again. Argh! That is not what happens with a wired light switch today, so nobody needs to accept this just because “now it is wireless.” Being able to add low latency, human interface devices to the
network is key for ZigBee.
除了超低功耗要求（与蓝牙低功耗相比，但具有更好的范围），ZigBee RF4CE的关键附加值是它的低延迟。 用户界面设备可以受益于低延迟，因为它们使产品制造商能够为用户提供即时反馈（通常要求低于
30毫秒）。 通常，网状网络（包括线程）往往会看到延迟达到100毫秒或更长时间，使用户体验非常不愉快。 几乎每个人都有过这样的经历，按下按钮，没有任何反应，然后再次按下按钮：灯终于打开，然后，
立即再次关闭。哎呀！ 现有的有线灯开关是没有这种情况的，所以没有人会接受这个只是因为“现在它是无线的”。为了降低延迟，连接网络的人机接口设备是ZigBee的关键。

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ZigBee Green Power
ZigBee 3.0 also includes ZigBee Green Power. ZigBee Green Power was originally developed as an ultra-low power wireless standard to support energy harvesting devices. Energy harvesting devices are devices without batteries that are able to extract their energy requirement from the environment (e.g. motion, light, piezo, Peltier, etc.). The most common application is the light switch, where the flipping of the switch generates the energy to send a communication package (“on,” “off,” etc.) through the air and to the lamp. Green Power is especially effective for devices that are only sometimes on the network (when they have power). Green Power enables these devices to go on and off the network in a secure manner so they can be off most of the time.

ZigBee绿色能源
ZigBee 3.0还包括ZigBee绿色电源。ZigBee绿色能源最初发展为超低支持能量收集装置的功率无线标准。能量收集装置是没有电池的设备，能够从环境中提取其需求的能量(例如，运动、光、压力、珀尔贴等)。最常见的应用是光开关，其中开关的翻转产生能量，通过空气向灯发送通信包（“开”、“关”等）。绿色能源对只在网络上（当它们有电力时）的设备特别有效。绿色能源使这些设备以安全的方式继续和关闭网络，因此它们可以在大部分时间内关闭。

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As an ultra-low wireless technology, Green Power is also a very effective option when using battery-powered devices as it enables them to run off a battery for years. Green Power also allows for low cost end nodes to communicate with the rest of the network, specifically in situations where there is no meshing required. All in all, Green Power is a great addition to ZigBee 3.0.

作为一种超低无线技术，绿色能源在使用电池供电时也是一种非常有效的选择，因为它使他们能够使用电池工作好多年。绿色能源还允许低成本的终端节点和网络的其余部分通信，特别是在不需要组网的情况下。总而言之，绿色能源是Zigbee 3.0的巨大补充。

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ZigBee 3.0 IP Compatibility
ZigBee 3.0 is also fully IP compatible. ZigBee devices, just like Wi-Fi devices, are usually connected to
the internet via a router, gateway or set-top box, and as such can be immediately controlled by any other device that is connected to the internet -- from PC, to tablet or smartphone app, and from any place in the world. Because ZigBee is fully Wi-Fi and IP compatible, there is no need to have a ZigBee chip in the phone itself in order to find and control ZigBee connected smart home and IoT devices. It all happens through any web-connected hub (ZigBee enabled router, set-top box, gateway), which means that connected PCs and smartphones (via Wi-Fi or cellular) can function as dashboards, as they can find and communicate with any ZigBee devices without a problem.

ZigBee 3.0 IP兼容性
ZigBee 3.0也是完全兼容IP的。ZigBee设备，就像Wi-Fi设备一样，通常通过路由器、网关或机顶盒连接到互联网，因此可以马上由连接到互联网的任何其他设备——PC、平板电脑或智能手机应用程序来控制，可以来自于世界任何地方。因为ZigBee和Wi-Fi是IP完全兼容的，所以不需要在手机本身中安装ZigBee芯片，来发现和控制ZigBee连接的其他智能家庭和物联网设备。这一切都通过任何网络连接集线器（ZigBee的路由器、机顶盒、网关）发生，这意味着连接的PC和智能手机（通过Wi-Fi或蜂窝）可以充当仪表板，因为它们可以轻松地找到任何ZigBee设备并与之进行通信。

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ZigBee 3.0
ZigBee 3.0 is open, universal and complete. It is fully interoperable with existing internet applications
and is supported by large volume shipments.

ZigBee 3.0
ZigBee 3是开放的、通用的、全面的。它完全可以与现有的互联网应用程序互动，并且支持大量出货。

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Estimates for devices using ZigBee technologies today range from 1M units per week to 1M units per day,  which means currently up to 500M ZigBee devices are already in the market.  

目前使用ZigBee技术的设备的估计范围从每周1M台到每天1M台，这意味着目前市场上已经存在多达500M台ZigBee设备。

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ZigBee 3.0 is the optimal solution for a wide range of smart home applications: lighting, security,
thermostats, remote controls, etc. ZigBee 3.0 is secure and supports battery free devices, meshing, low latency and energy harvesting. It is unmatched and even unchallenged, even with Thread trying. For many application builders, it is the one and only networking solution on top of the IEEE 802.15.4 radio technology. ZigBee 3.0 will be the low-power Wi-Fi for many of our future IoT sense and control networks and applications.

ZigBee 3.0是各种智能家庭应用的最佳解决方案：照明、安全、温控器、遥控器等。ZigBee 3.0是安全的，支持电池供电设备、组网、低功耗和能量收集。这是无与伦比的，甚至没有挑战。对于许多应用创建者来说，它是IEEE 802.15.4无线技术之上的唯一的网络解决方案。ZigBee 3.0将是我们未来许多物联网感知和控制网络和应用的低功耗Wi-Fi。

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About the Author
Cees Links was the founder and CEO of GreenPeak Technologies, which is now part of Qorvo. Under his responsibility, the first wireless LANs were developed, ultimately becoming household technology integrated into PCs and notebooks. He also pioneered the development of access points, home networking routers, and hotspot base stations. He was involved in the establishment of the IEEE 802.11 standardization committee and the Wi-Fi Alliance. He was also instrumental in establishing the IEEE 802.15 standardization committee to become the basis for the ZigBee sense and control networking. Since GreenPeak was acquired by Qorvo, Cees has become the General Manager of the Low Power Wireless business unit at Qorvo.

关于作者
Cees Links是GreenPeak科技的创始人和首席执行官，现在是Qorvo的一部分了。在他的引导下，开发出了第一批无线局域网，最终成为集成到个人电脑和笔记本中的家用技术。他还开创了接入点、家庭网络路由器和热点基站的发展。他参与了IEEE 802.11标准化委员会和Wi-Fi联盟的建立。他还帮助建立了IEEE 802.15标准化委员会，成为ZigBee感知和控制网络的基础。自从Qorvo收购GealPeax以来，Cees已经成为QoVo公司的低功耗无线业务部门的总经理。

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About Qorvo
Qorvo (NASDAQRVO) makes a better world possible by providing innovative RF solutions at the center of connectivity. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications. We also leverage our unique competitive strengths to advance 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications that expand the global framework interconnecting people, places and things. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how we connect the world.

关于Qorvo
Qorvo（纳斯达克：QRVO）通过在连接中心提供创新的RF解决方案，让世界变的更加美好成为可能。我们将产品和技术领先、系统级专业知识和全球制造规模结合起来，来快速解决客户最复杂的技术难题。Qorvo是全球大型市场多样化的高增长领域，包括先进的无线设备，有线和无线网络和防御雷达和通信。我们还利用我们独特的竞争优势，推进5G网络、云计算、物联网等新兴应用，拓展全球框架连接人、地点和事物。访问www.qorvo.com来了解我们如何连接世界。

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楼上的大神们竟然把白皮书都翻译完了，那我就翻译下配图吧。
图1.ZigBee与专有框架

此图表为诸多竞争标准和协议的概述，IOT设备开发人员需要以此来评估和比较以确保产品成功。