SILICON LABS
Silicon Labs is a leading provider of wireless SoCs and modules for IoT, with over one billion wireless chips deployed for Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter connectivity.
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Silicon Labs is a global leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for the Internet of Things. The company has deployed more than one billion wireless chips and specializes in microcontrollers (MCUs), wireless system-on-chips (SoCs), and modules that enable connected devices across smart home, industrial, and commercial applications.
Silicon Labs offers comprehensive wireless solutions including:
- EFR32 Wireless Gecko multiprotocol SoCs for Matter, Thread, and Zigbee
- Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth 5.x, and Bluetooth mesh solutions
- Series 3 wireless SoCs (SiXG301, SiXG302) for line-powered and battery-powered IoT
- Wi-Fi and proprietary sub-GHz wireless modules
- Secure microcontrollers with hardware-based security
The company's multiprotocol devices support concurrent operation, enabling products to run both Zigbee and Matter over Thread simultaneously. With memory options up to 4 MB Flash and 512 KB RAM, Silicon Labs SoCs power demanding smart home, lighting, building automation, and connected health applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What wireless protocols do Silicon Labs chips support?
- Silicon Labs chips support Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth mesh, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Wi-Fi, and proprietary sub-GHz protocols, with many devices offering multiprotocol capability.
- What is the EFR32 series from Silicon Labs?
- The EFR32 Wireless Gecko series includes multiprotocol SoCs like the EFR32MG24 and EFR32MG26, designed for mesh IoT connectivity using Matter, OpenThread, and Zigbee.
- Does Silicon Labs support Matter protocol?
- Yes, Silicon Labs is a key contributor to Matter and offers multiple SoC families optimized for Matter-based smart home devices, including concurrent multiprotocol support.
- What applications use Silicon Labs wireless chips?
- Silicon Labs chips are used in smart home devices, lighting controls, building automation, connected health devices, industrial IoT, and consumer electronics.