Protocols
Silicon Labs technologies support seven wireless protocols.[51]
Bluetooth[52]
Bluetooth software enables developers to utilize Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Bluetooth 5.2, and Bluetooth mesh. Bluetooth SDK can be used to create standalone Bluetooth applications for Wireless Gecko SoCs or modules, or network co-processor (NCP) applications. Products include:
Proprietary wireless protocols[53][54]
Devices cover sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies, delivering ultra-low power, long range, up to 20dBm output power and different modulation schemes for major frequency bands. Products include:
Thread[56]
Technologies that enable IP connectivity through self-healing mesh features, native IPv6 based connectivity and different security options. Products include:
Zigbee[57]
Software stacks and development tools for Zigbee applications, including Mesh Networking SoCs and modules.
Z-Wave[58]
Modules and SoCs for applications in sectors including smart home, hospitality and MDUs, where sensors and battery-operated devices require long range and low power.
Wi-Fi[59]
Wi-Fi SoCs and modules designed for applications requiring low power and good RF performance, such as IoT. Products include:
Wi-SUN®
Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network) is a field area network (FAN) to enable long-distance connectivity.[60] The Wi-SUN technology aims to simplify LPWAN deployment and enable secure wireless connectivity in applications including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), street lighting networks, asset management, and parking, air quality, and waste management sensors.[61]
Matter
Matter is a global IoT connectivity standard that builds on top of existing IP-connectivity protocols to enable cross-platform IoT communication, encompassing end products, mobile applications, and cloud services. Silicon Labs wireless devices are available for the development of Matter end products that support Thread, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth protocols.[62]
Amazon Sidewalk
Amazon Sidewalk is a low-bandwidth, long-range wireless communication protocol developed by Amazon. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for short distance communication,[2] and 900 MHz CSS and FSK for longer distances.
- Bluetooth SoCs
- Certified Bluetooth modules
- Software
- Transceivers
- Multi-band wireless SoCs for IoT applications[55]
- Wireless MCPs
- RF synthesizers
- Dynamic Multi-protocol (DMP) for smartphone connectivity in long-range solutions
- SDKs for accelerating proprietary protocol development
- Software stacks
- Development tools
- Modules
- SoCs
- Reference designs
- Wi-Fi transceivers
- Transceiver modules
- Xpress modules
- Stand-alone modules
