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IEEE 802.15.4

IEEE 802.15.4

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What is IEEE 802.15.4?

IEEE 802.15.4 is a technical standard which defines the physical layer and media access control for low-rate wireless personal area networks (LR-WPANs). It is commonly used for creating low-cost, low-power wireless networks, such as those used in home automation, industrial control, and sensor networks (e.g., Zigbee, WirelessHART, and ISA100.11a).

What other technologies are related to IEEE 802.15.4?

IEEE 802.15.4 Competitor Technologies

Thread Mesh is a competing mesh networking protocol that uses IEEE 802.15.4 at its physical and MAC layers.
mentioned alongside IEEE 802.15.4 in 99% (81) of relevant job posts
Zigbee is a competing mesh networking protocol built on top of IEEE 802.15.4.
mentioned alongside IEEE 802.15.4 in 3% (202) of relevant job posts
Z-Wave is a competing wireless communication protocol primarily used for home automation, although it does not operate on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
mentioned alongside IEEE 802.15.4 in 6% (72) of relevant job posts
Thread is a competing networking protocol built on top of IEEE 802.15.4.
mentioned alongside IEEE 802.15.4 in 3% (65) of relevant job posts
Bluetooth is a competing wireless technology often used in similar applications, though not compatible with IEEE 802.15.4.
mentioned alongside IEEE 802.15.4 in 1% (192) of relevant job posts
Wi-Fi is a competing wireless technology which addresses high bandwidth, medium range applications and are used for internet access.
mentioned alongside IEEE 802.15.4 in 0% (107) of relevant job posts

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