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Optimal for Reliable, Low-Cost, Low-Power Networks


We designed our Zigbee® microcontroller (MCU) products to support low-cost, low-power networks in a wide variety of wireless sensor network applications. You can find them in:

  • Battery-free, energy-harvesting wireless light switches
  • Alarm sensors that require several years of battery
  • High-performance mesh utility networks that support home automation and street lighting

As a Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) member, Microchip is an industry leader of Zigbee solutions. Our software stack is industry proven and certified with the latest Zigbee specification. 

Our product portfolio includes FCC-, IC- and RED-certified modules and reference designs which speed up development and ensure that the end product is fully interoperable and reliable.

Zigbee Products


Click or tap on any colored box to see more information about a Zigbee MCU product.

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PIC32CX-BZ and WBZ Family Features


Zigbee® Products—Zigbee MCU Modules and SoCs

Designed from the ground up to help you to go to market quickly, this family is packed with features.
  • General-purpose 64-MHz, Arm® Cortex®-based M4F core MCU with integrated wireless including:
    • Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5.2
    • Zigbee 3.0
    • Thread® 1.3.0
    • Proprietary and other IEEE® 802.15.4 protocols including MiWi
  • Up to 1 MB Flash and 128 KB RAM
  • A rich set of peripherals including ADC, DAC and touch inputs
  • Advanced on-board security engine with TRNG, SHA and ECC
  • Automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 1-qualified (125°C)
  • Functional safety-ready classification (automotive ISO 26262 ASIL B and industrial IEC 61508 SIL 2 compliance)
  • Globally pre-certified modules that shorten time to market by eliminating RF design and reducing regulatory requirements
PIC32CX-BZ Block Diagram

Why Design With Our Zigbee Microcontrollers?


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Robust Performance

Our PIC32CX-BZ and WBZ family is built to thrive in tough environments. These devices are temperature tolerant and provide stable RF performance regardless of the conditions.

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Advanced Peripherals

With up to 29 GPIOs, it is easy to add features that set your application apart. This MCU family supports a rich set of peripherals including capacitive touch, ADC and DAC.

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Product Selection

In addition to SoCs, we design and build our own RF-ready modules. If you want more customization, we provide chip-down reference design packages for building your own module.

Demo and Evaluation Boards


Part Number: Quantity: Price per Unit (in USD): Total Amt:
EV79Y91A

The WBZ451HPE Curiosity board is an all-in-one development platform that you can use to evaluate WBZ451H high-power modules. 

EV22L65A

The PIC32CX-BZ2 and WBZ450 Curiosity board is an all-in-one development platform that you can use to evaluate PIC32CX-BZ2 SoCs and WBZ450 modules.

EV19J06A

The PIC32CX-BZ3 and WBZ35x Curiosity board is an all-in-one development platform that you can use to evaluate PIC32CX-BZ3 SoCs and WBZ35x modules.

Design Resources


Smart Warehouse

Smart Warehouse

This project showcases the potential of smart environments. Follow this example to build an end-to-end solution including a Thread gateway that connects various IoT devices to the cloud.

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AIoT Solutions for Industry 4.0

Harness the power of AI and IoT for industrial environments. The demo collects data via a mesh-based sensor network while controlling a robot arm and reporting data to the cloud.

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And Many More

Explore our growing library of application examples, documentation and videos available through MPLAB® Discover.

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Zigbee Packet Analysis Tools

This application note provides details about how to configure and use supported sniffing tools aand our MCU-based sniffer hardware platforms.

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MCPRT3 Radio Test Tool

Use this Windows®-based software to test your RF configuration during development, certification and production.

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Design Check Service

Our MicroCHECK design service is available at no charge to customers who have selected our wireless devices for their applications.

Is Zigbee Right For Your Project?


Benefits of Zigbee

One of Zigbee’s biggest benefits is its mesh networking architecture. Mesh networking enables communication between hundreds of nodes without needing to be directly connected.

Its self-healing property enables robust routing among the connected nodes, allowing the network to span a very large area. The nodes can communicate with each other without being in direct wireless range.

In addition to mesh capabilities, Zigbee is known for its low power consumption, low cost and ease of use.

Because Zigbee devices are designed to use very low power, they are well suited for use in coin cell-powered devices and limited-power applications. Zigbee networks are easy to set up using a simple and straightforward command set. Don’t be fooled by its simplicity—Zigbee uses advanced encryption to ensure secure communication between devices.

These characteristics make Zigbee a great option for many types of applications including smart home systems, industrial automation systems and medical devices. Zigbee Green Power Devices offer further capabilities when used in energy harvesting solutions.

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Markets and Applications

Zigbee’s low power consumption and mesh architecture make it a great option for industrial and consumer IoT applications.

Outdoor Lighting

Lighting

  • Interior controls (switches and dimmers)
  • Holiday lighting
  • Landscape lighting
Insutrial Motors

Industrial Equipment

  • Handheld equipment
  • Pump and motor connectivity
  • Meters
  • Solar farms
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers
Home Automotaion Devices

Home Automation

  • Window, door, motion and temperature sensors
  • System control and user interface panels
  • Pool and spa controls
Building Automation System

Building Systems

  • Compressor groups
  • Condensers
  • Walk-in coolers
  • HVAC units