AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs
(NASDAQ: SLAB) has launched a new portfolio of highly integrated,
secure Wireless Gecko modules that reduce development cost and
complexity, making it easier to add robust mesh networking
connectivity to a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) products.
The new MGM210x and BGM210x Series 2 modules support leading mesh
protocols (Zigbee®, Thread and Bluetooth® mesh), Bluetooth Low
Energy and multiprotocol connectivity. They offer a one-stop
wireless solution to improve mesh network performance for
line-powered IoT systems ranging from smart LED lighting to home
and industrial automation.
Time to market is a key challenge and a potential competitive
advantage for IoT product developers. Silicon Labs' pre-certified
xGM210x modules help reduce R&D cycles related to RF design and
protocol optimization, allowing developers to focus on their end
applications. Pre-certified for North
America, Europe, Korea and
Japan, the modules minimize the
time, cost and risk factors related to global wireless
certifications. xGM210x modules make it possible to accelerate time
to market by several months.
The new modules are based on Silicon Labs' Wireless Gecko Series
2 platform featuring industry-leading RF performance, a
powerful Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, best-in-class software stacks,
a dedicated security core and a +125 oC temperature
rating suited for harsh environmental conditions. xGM210x modules
are engineered to optimize the performance of resource-constrained
IoT products without requiring functionality tradeoffs impacting
communication reliability, product security or field
upgradability. An integrated RF power amplifier also makes the
modules ideal for long-range Bluetooth Low Energy applications
requiring hundreds of meters of line-of-sight connectivity.
"This new portfolio of application-optimized modules provides a
fast and easy wireless on-ramp to mesh networking, helping IoT
developers get their connected products to market ahead of the
competition while preserving their investments in tools and
software," said Matt Saunders, Vice
President of Marketing and Applications, IoT Products, Silicon
Labs. "Our fully integrated module design, comprehensive wireless
stacks, state-of-the-art security and powerful development tools
help our customers add wireless connectivity and mesh capabilities
to IoT applications with the lowest R&D investment, saving
months of engineering effort and testing."
The Series 2 module portfolio's initial families include the
industry's first pre-certified wireless modules optimized for LED
light bulbs and a versatile printed-circuit board (PCB) form-factor
module designed to meet the needs of a broad range of ultra-small
IoT product designs.
xGM210L modules are designed to meet the unique
performance, environmental, reliability and cost needs of smart LED
lighting. The modules combine a custom form factor to ease mounting
inside LED bulb housings, PCB trace antenna to maximize wireless
range, high temperature ratings, extensive global regulatory
certifications and low active power consumption, delivering the
perfect wireless solution for cost-sensitive, high-volume smart LED
lightbulbs.
xGM210P modules feature a PCB form factor,
integrated chip antenna and minimal clearance areas for mechanics,
simplifying space-constrained IoT designs including smart lighting,
HVAC, building and factory automation systems.
Securing the IoT
xGM210x modules provide best-in-class
features that enable developers to implement robust security in IoT
products. Secure boot with root of trust and secure loader (RTSL)
technology helps prevent malware injection and rollback to ensure
authentic firmware execution and over-the-air (OTA) updates. A
dedicated security core isolates the application processor and
delivers fast, energy-efficient cryptographic operations with
differential power analysis (DPA) countermeasures. A true random
number generator (TRNG) compliant with NIST SP800-90 and AIS-31
strengthens device cryptography. A secure debug interface with
lock/unlock allows authenticated access for enhanced failure
analysis. The module's Arm Cortex-M33 core integrates TrustZone
technology, enabling system-wide hardware isolation for trusted
software architectures.
Simplifying IoT Development
Developers can further
accelerate time-to-market by taking advantage of Silicon Labs'
Simplicity Studio integrated development environment featuring
comprehensive software stacks, application demos and mobile apps.
Advanced software tools including a patented network analyzer and
energy profiler help developers optimize the wireless performance
and energy consumption of IoT applications.
Pricing and Availability
Samples and production
quantities of the xGM210P modules are available now. Samples and
production quantities of the xGM210L modules are planned to be
available in Q4 2019. The Wireless Gecko starter kit mainboard and
Series 2 radio boards are also available now. Contact your local
Silicon Labs sales representative or authorized distributor for
Series 2 module and development kit pricing. For additional
information, visit silabs.com/series-2-modules.
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connected world. Our award-winning technologies are shaping the
future of the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure,
industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets. Our
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performance, energy savings, connectivity and simplicity.
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