An industry first: ZigBee 3.0 Software SDK

NXP Semiconductors has released the software SDK for ZigBee 3.0, designed to be installed on top of the BeyondStudio for NXP toolchain (JN-SW-4141). Available for JN5169, JN5168 and JN5164 microcontrollers, the JN516x ZigBee 3.0 SDK allows home automation developers and operators to further explore new product development for Smart Home, Smart Appliances in domestic and commercial environments including lighting, HVAC and security devices.

Installation instructions are provided in the BeyondStudio for NXP Installation and User Guide (JN-UG-3098). Application Notes are also available that provide ZigBee 3.0 demonstration applications, which can be run on the components of the JN516x-E004 Evaluation Kit and used as a starting point for custom application development. EK004 also supports NFC commissioning, as with NXP's earlier ZigBee solutions.

ZigBee 3.0 helps facilitate a simple end-user experience with set-up and operation. ZigBee 3.0 beta SDK registration is available now.