MaxStream Announces New Mesh-Enabled ZigBee Module

MaxStream Announces New Mesh-Enabled ZigBee Module

April 10, 2007

XBee Series 2 Module Extends MaxStream's ZigBee Leadership
Position

    SAN JOSE, Calif., April 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
MaxStream(R), a Digi International (R), brand (Nasdaq:
DGII), announced today the addition of the Xbee(TM) Series
2 ZigBee(R)module.  Leading the market in easy-to-use
embedded ZigBee technology, MaxStream further strengthens
its leadership position by adding a module that includes
full mesh networking capabilities. 

    "The XBee Series 2 module features the reliable
functionality and ease of use OEMs and systems integrators
have come to expect from MaxStream," said Larry Kraft,
senior vice president of sales and marketing, Digi
International.  "The addition of this new ZigBee
module continues our push into a breadth of embedded
wireless technologies."

    In addition to full self-discovery/self-healing mesh
networking, the 2.4 GHz XBee Series 2 supports
coordinators, routers and end devices, as well as low power
sleep modes.  Based on the Ember EM250(TM) system-on-chip,
the FCC-pending XBee Series 2 features a 16-bit
microprocessor, 128kb Flash memory, and four different
antenna options (chip antenna, wire whip, U.FL connector,
RPSMA connector).  MaxStream's X-CTU software allows
network designers to easily test and configure ZigBee
networks, including node recognition and network management
tools.

     "MaxStream products are known for being reliable
and easy to use, which is critical for customers who need
to wirelessly monitor and control electronic devices. 
That's why we partnered with them," said Nick
Finamore, Ember vice president of sales & business
development.  "Ember's EM250 SoC and EmberZNet
software set the benchmark for ZigBee platform performance.
 MaxStream products together with Ember's proven ZigBee
technology will enable new applications, and help customers
bring products to market quicker."

    The Development kits will be available starting at the
end of April at a price of US$339. 

    For more information, please visit www.maxstream.net or
call [phone]. 

    About MaxStream 

    MaxStream, now part of Digi International, is the
leading worldwide developer of wireless modem networking
for electronic devices.  MaxStream provides wireless modem
modules, stand-alone radio modems, RF design services, and
supporting software.  Products and services by MaxStream
include designing, manufacturing and supporting wireless
communications for embedded systems. For more information
regarding MaxStream's products and services, contact
MaxStream at http://www.maxstream.net , [e-mail]
, or call [phone]. 

    About Digi International

    Digi International, the leader in device networking for
business, develops reliable products and technologies to
connect and securely manage local or remote electronic
devices over the network or via the web.  With over 20
million ports shipped worldwide since 1985, Digi offers the
highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality. Digi
markets its products through a global network of
distributors and resellers, systems integrators and
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).   

    For more information, visit Digi's Web site at
http://www.digi.com , or call [phone].

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