Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Digi XBee® 3 RF Module Hardware Reference Manual
- General XBee 3 specifications
- IEEE 802.15.4-specific specifications
- Mechanical drawings
- Pin signals
- Design notes
- Regulatory information
- XBIB-C development boards
- Manufacturing information
- Troubleshooting
Design notes Recommended pin connections
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Design notes
XBee 3 modules do not require any external circuitry or specific connections for proper operation.
However, there are some general design guidelines that we recommend to build and troubleshoot a
robust design.
Power supply design 32
Board layout 32
Antenna performance 32
Design notes for PCB antenna and chip antenna devices 33
Design notes for RF pad devices 35
Copper keepout for test points 38