Bluetooth connectivity continues to gain traction for IoT applications because of its unique features, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), effectiveness in short-range communications, and lower cost deployment. This multipart FAQ series will cover several manufacturers, including Silicon Labs and Infineon Technologies, characterized by ARM Cortex processors. Silicon Labs: EFR32BG26 Series 2 Bluetooth SoC The […]
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Design World presents the 2024 LEAP Awards winners: Embedded computing
Now in its seventh year, Design World’s LEAP Awards showcase the best engineering innovations across several design categories. This undertaking wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and support of the engineering community. The editorial team assembles OEM design engineers and academics each year to create an independent judging panel. Below is their selection for this […]
Matter software libraries now available on xG24 kit and development board
Silicon Labs announced a new partnership in collaboration with Arduino to better enable the seamless development of Matter over Thread applications for Arduino’s 33 million-strong developer community. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Labs, Arduino’s first-ever Matter software libraries are available on both the xG24 Explorer Kit from Silicon Labs and the xG24-based SparkFun Thing Plus Matter – MGM240P development […]
8-bit MCUs leverage common development platform
Silicon Labs announced the expansion of their microcontroller unit (MCU) development platform with a new family of 8-bit MCUs optimized for price and performance. These new MCUs join the PG2x family of 32-bit MCUs in sharing a single development platform, Silicon Labs Simplicity Studio, which is inclusive of all tools that are required like compilers, integrated development environments, and configurations. As […]
BLE Services boost accuracy of AoA and AoD location tasks
Silicon Labs, a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, announced its new, Bluetooth Location Services solution. It uses accurate, low-power Bluetooth devices to simplify the Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) location services. With combined hardware and software, this new platform delivers energy efficiency by using Silicon Labs’ BG22 SiP modules and SoCs. […]
2.4 GHz wireless SoCs and software platform bring AI/ML applications to battery-powered edge devices
Silicon Labs announced the BG24 and MG24 families of 2.4 GHz wireless SoCs for Bluetooth and Multiple-protocol operations, respectively, and a new software toolkit. This new co-optimized hardware and software platform will help bring AI/ML applications and wireless high performance to battery-powered edge devices. Matter-ready, the ultra-low-power BG24, and MG24 families support multiple wireless protocols and incorporate PSA Level […]
Wireless SoCs feature integrated AI/ML acceleration, low power consumption
The xG24 family of 2.4 GHz wireless SoCs and a new software toolkit help bring AI/ML applications and wireless high performance to battery-powered edge devices. Matter-ready, the ultra-low-power xG24 family supports multiple wireless protocols and provides PSA Certification Level 3-security , ideal for diverse smart home, medical and industrial applications. The SoC and software solution […]
Z-Wave SoCs offer 1.5+ mile range, 50% power consumption reduction, PSA level 3 security
Silicon Labs announced that Z-Wave 800 system-on-chips (SoCs) and modules are now available for the Z-Wave smart home and automation ecosystem. Expanding the company’s award-winning Series 2 platform, the EFR32ZG23 (ZG23) SoCs and ZGM230S modules provide developers with sub-GHz connectivity for Z-Wave Mesh and Z-Wave Long Range and are ideal for smart home, multi-dwelling units (MDU), hospitality, and […]
Security services support ‘Zero Trust’ security model in IoT
Silicon Labs announced new Security Services, supporting IoT companies with the implementation of Zero Trust security architectures to meet emerging cybersecurity standards and combat the rising tide of threats. The new security offerings complement Silicon Labs’ industry-leading Secure Vault technologies with a first-of-its-kind Custom Part Manufacturing Service (CPMS) for wireless SoCs and modules. CPMS is a secure […]
Connectivity promotes theft prevention in connected vehicles
Thieves may soon learn it doesn’t pay to mess with a smart car. Mike Norris • Silicon Labs More than three million cars are sold in the U.S. annually, and over 700,000 are stolen. Unfortunately for car owners, anti-theft technologies have not kept pace with modern developments, creating a gaping hole in the automotive theft […]
