San Diego-based Figure 8 Wireless, a provider of firmware and software for wireless devices based on the new Zigbee and 802.15.4 wireless standards, has raised $3.6M in a Series B funding. Funding came from Avalon Ventures, Viterbi Group, Cardinal Ventures, and Freescale Semiconductor. Figure 8 Wireless said that it is currently shipping to OEMs. More information »