Oznog
Active Member
How does the MRF24J40 complete stand-alone module compare in performance to Xbee?
I see they are a similar niche, with standard-power MRF24J40 modules selling for $10 on Mouser compared to $20 for Xbee. Xbee claims up to 100m LOS range, MRF24J40 400m. I saw Xbee saying 1mW, MRF24J40 spec says 3dB transmit power which should mean 2mW. The range difference cannot be explained by power alone, so either MRF24J40 has a much more discriminating receiver and better antenna or one of these is being overly optimistic or pessimistic about its estimate.
MRF24J40 looks like the clear winner, but I've heard a lot more about people using Xbee. Am I missing something important?
I see they are a similar niche, with standard-power MRF24J40 modules selling for $10 on Mouser compared to $20 for Xbee. Xbee claims up to 100m LOS range, MRF24J40 400m. I saw Xbee saying 1mW, MRF24J40 spec says 3dB transmit power which should mean 2mW. The range difference cannot be explained by power alone, so either MRF24J40 has a much more discriminating receiver and better antenna or one of these is being overly optimistic or pessimistic about its estimate.
MRF24J40 looks like the clear winner, but I've heard a lot more about people using Xbee. Am I missing something important?
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