RFZigbee Channels: Frequencies in 2.4GHz, 868MHz, and 915MHz Bands
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This article provides an overview of Zigbee channels in the 2.4GHz, 868MHz, and 915MHz bands, as defined by the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.
2.4GHz Zigbee Channels: Frequency Allocation
The 2.4GHz band is the most widely used Zigbee frequency band globally, offering 16 channels in total, spanning from channel 11 to channel 26. This band supports a data rate of approximately 250Kbps. The table below details the channel-to-frequency mapping.
| Zigbee Channel Number | Frequency (MHz) |
|---|---|
| channel-11 | 2405 MHz |
| channel-12 | 2410 MHz |
| channel-13 | 2415 MHz |
| channel-14 | 2420 MHz |
| channel-15 | 2425 MHz |
| channel-16 | 2430 MHz |
| channel-17 | 2435 MHz |
| channel-18 | 2440 MHz |
| channel-19 | 2445 MHz |
| channel-20 | 2450 MHz |
| channel-21 | 2455 MHz |
| channel-22 | 2460 MHz |
| channel-23 | 2465 MHz |
| channel-24 | 2470 MHz |
| channel-25 | 2475 MHz |
| channel-26 | 2480 MHz |
868MHz Zigbee Channel
The 868MHz band utilizes a single channel, designated as channel 0. This band supports a data rate of about 20 Kbps and is primarily used in Europe.
| Zigbee Channel Number | Frequency (MHz) |
|---|---|
| channel-0 | 868 MHz |
915MHz Zigbee Channels
The 915MHz band offers 10 channels, ranging from channel 1 to channel 10. It supports a data rate of approximately 40 Kbps and is commonly used in the Americas. The table below outlines the channel-to-frequency assignments.
| Zigbee Channel Number | Frequency (MHz) |
|---|---|
| channel-1 | 906 MHz |
| channel-2 | 908 MHz |
| channel-3 | 910 MHz |
| channel-4 | 912 MHz |
| channel-5 | 914 MHz |
| channel-6 | 916 MHz |
| channel-7 | 918 MHz |
| channel-8 | 920 MHz |
| channel-9 | 922 MHz |
| channel-10 | 924 MHz |
