Freescale Semiconductor Announces Software Stack and Development Kit Based on the ZigBee(TM) Specification

Freescale Semiconductor Announces Software Stack and Development Kit Based on the ZigBee(TM) Specification

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) eases customers' development of ZigBee applications with the announcement of its BeeKit wireless connectivity tool kit. BeeKit provides an easy-to-use interface and framework for developers to configure parameters for their point-to-point, 802.15.4 and ZigBee applications.

BeeKit Simplifies Development of Wireless Home Automation, Control and Sensing Designs Enabling Faster Time-to-Market

BeeKit includes Freescale's BeeStack, a compliant ZigBee protocol stack, and developer configuration tool that supports Freescale's platforms compliant with the ZigBee specification and based on the HCS08 MCU. The code base also includes pre-configured ZigBee application samples and templates.

“Freescale has acquired an extensive amount of ZigBee stack experience from our customers and partners over the last several years,” said Brett Black, commercial wireless operations manager for Freescale. “This experience has allowed us to build a comprehensive networking stack from the ground up, which optimizes performance and ease of use.”