Wirepas interoperable RF mesh with Silicon
Labs FG23 SoC delivers 99.9% reliability
AUSTIN,
Texas, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon
Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a global leader in secure, intelligent
wireless technology, today announced that they have shipped four
million FG23 SoCs for smart electricity meters as part of
India's Advanced Metering
Initiative (AMI).
These FG23 SoCs use RF mesh technology from Wirepas, a leader in
wireless connectivity solutions. The availability and performance
of the chip has driven the adoption of highly reliable and
efficient smart electricity metering solutions tailored to the
specific needs of India's dynamic
and demanding power landscape.
"We are proud to support India's ambitious Advanced Metering Initiative
with best-in-class performance for the modern smart metering
demands of India's energy sector,"
said Ross Sabolcik, Senior Vice
President of the Industrial and Commercial Business Unit at Silicon
Labs. "The FG23 SoC with Wirepas RF mesh offers distinct
advantages, particularly in large, dense environments."
Silicon Labs and Wirepas help keep the lights on in India
The FG23 SoC, incorporating Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz connectivity,
has become an ideal solution for AMI deployments due to its
infinite scalability, ultra-low power consumption, and
ultra-resilience. For example, the Wirepas network continuously
adjusts to environmental changes, seamlessly optimizing data paths.
Even after power outages, the network quickly restructures within
minutes, reliably meeting utilities' strict requirements for data
delivery. Its capability to meet the demanding communication and
reliability requirements of India's smart metering landscape has enabled
solution providers to successfully meet and exceed customer needs
with a 99.9% proven reliability.
Compared to traditional mesh protocols, the Silicon Labs FG23
SoC with Wirepas RF mesh offers:
- Cost Efficiency: Streamlined operation with low
overhead, reducing both capital and operational expenses throughout
the deployment's lifecycle.
- Exceptional Reliability: Consistently achieves the 99.9%
reliability required by utility providers, ensuring accurate meter
data delivery to utility head-end systems every 15-minutes.
- Urban Resilience: Maintains reliable data transmission
in densely populated urban areas, effectively managing heavy radio
traffic and interference from surrounding meters.
- Rural Reach: Delivers robust performance across
extensive distances, forming extended data chains that reliably
span hundreds of kilometers in rural settings.
As part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in
India, smart metering projects
must meet rigorous standards, requiring adherence to the
specifications set out in the Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) and
compliance to Indian Standard IS 15959. The FG23 SoC, leveraging
Wirepas RF mesh, meets these specifications, enabling solution
providers to streamline integration while adhering to all
regulatory requirements.
Extending the Wireless IoT with Silicon Labs Wirepas
Read more about the collaboration between Silicon Labs and
Wirepas to deliver smart meters to India, here.
Learn more about how Silicon Labs and Wirepas are collaborating
on the 2.4 Ghz spectrum, here.
See more features of the FG23 wireless SoC, here.
About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent
wireless technology for a more connected world. The company offers
a comprehensive portfolio of silicon, software, and solutions for
IoT applications, enabling developers to create secure,
power-efficient connected devices for smart homes, industrial IoT,
and smart cities. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs is dedicated to
solving the industry's toughest connectivity challenges and
accelerating IoT innovation. Learn more at www.silabs.com.
About Wirepas
Wirepas is a global leader in IoT connectivity, providing
ultra-resilient, infinitely scalable mesh networks for large-scale
industrial and commercial deployments. Its technology connects
millions of devices worldwide, including the largest network of
more than a million smart electricity meters. With proven 99.99%
reliability and a team of deep experts guiding projects from
planning to maintenance, Wirepas ensures unmatched business
continuity. Wirepas is also the main contributor to and first
implementor of the first non-cellular 5G standard NR+,
purpose-built for massive IoT and using a free global spectrum.
Wirepas operates globally across smart tracking, smart building and
smart metering sectors. Learn more on www.wirepas.com
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