Wireless Technology for the IoT

As the leading supplier for all major wireless technologies, Silicon Labs has deployed more than one billion wireless chips for the Internet of Things. Silicon Labs has the silicon, software and tools for efficient development of smart home, consumer, commercial, medical and industrial applications.

With their scalable, and securely upgradeable architecture for end nodes and gateways, Silicon Labs enables you to meet stringent government regulations and secure your connected product throughout its lifecycle. Take advantage of their expertise in mesh technology and multiprotocol coexistence to deliver advanced, secure wireless solutions for the IoT.

  • Bluetooth
  • Proprietary Wireless
  • Wi-Fi
  • Z-Wave
  • Zigbee & Thread

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Low Energy Module and SoC Solutions

Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth portfolio features Bluetooth low energy (LE), Bluetooth 6.0, 5.4, 5.1, and Bluetooth classic technology solutions. The complete, easy-to-use Bluetooth portfolio includes modules, SoCs, and development kits, plus advanced software stacks and development tools.

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BGM210P Series 2 Bluetooth Modules

EFR32BG22 Bluetooth Low-Energy 5.4 SoC Family

Silicon Labs’ designed the EFR32BG22 (BG22) Wireless Gecko family of SoCs to meet the unique requirements of high-volume, battery-powered Bluetooth products.

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BGM210P Series 2 Bluetooth Modules

Thunderboard™️ BG22 Development Kit

Silicon Labs' Thunderboard EFR32BG22 is a small and cost-effective, feature-rich prototype and development platform based on the EFR32™️ Wireless Gecko system-on-chip designed to prototype battery-powered IoT applications.

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BGM210P Series 2 Bluetooth Modules

BGM210P Series 2 Bluetooth Modules

The BGM210P is a module designed and built to meet the performance, security, and reliability requirements of line-powered IoT products for Bluetooth networks. They feature an optimized form factor with integrated chip antenna and low profile for space-constrained IoT designs, including smart lighting, HVAC, building and factory automation systems.

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EFR32BG21 Series 2 Bluetooth Wireless SoC

EFR32BG21 Series 2 Bluetooth Wireless SoC

The first family of devices in Series 2 are EFR32BG21, a 2.4 GHz wireless SOC optimized for line-powered BLE and Bluetooth mesh applications, including connected lighting, smart plugs, gateways, and voice assistants. An 80 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 core provides plenty of processing capability while a dedicated security core provides faster encryption, secure boot loading, and debug access control.

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Bluetooth Kit for EFR32

Bluetooth Kit for EFR32™ Blue Gecko SoCs - SLWSTK6020B

The Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy SoC Kit enables developers to quickly establish a Bluetooth connection and evaluate Blue Gecko SoCs.

  • Kit contents:
    • Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy SoC radio board, wireless starter kit main board, + USB A to USB mini-B cable
  • Kit features:
    • Modular design supports different radio boards
    • Expansion header allows easy expansion
    • Integrated debug and packet trace that supports both Ethernet and USB connections

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Silicon Labs' SoCs

Part Number Description View Details
BGM210P022JIA2R BGM210P BLUE GECKO MODULE +10 DB View Details
EFR32BG21A020F1024IM32-BR IC MCU 2.4G 20DB BLUETOOTH 5.1 View Details
EFR32BG22C224F512GN32-C BLUE GECKO, TQFN32, SECURE BOOT View Details
EFR32BG21A020F1024IM32-BR IC MCU 2.4G 20DB BLUETOOTH 5.1 View Details
EFR32BG13P632F512IM32-C IC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 32QFN View Details
EFR32BG12P132F1024GM48-B IC RF TXRX+MCU BLUETOOTH 48VFQFN View Details

Silicon Labs' Modules

Part Number Description View Details
BGM210P022JIA2R BGM210P BLUE GECKO MODULE +10 DB View Details
BGM210PA22JIA2 MODULE BLUE GECKO 10BD View Details
BGM13P22F512GA-V2R RX TXRX MOD BLUETOOTH CHIP SMD View Details
BGM13P22F512GA-V2 RX TXRX MOD BLUETOOTH CHIP SMD View Details
BGM111A256V2R RX TXRX MOD BLUETOOTH CHIP SMD View Details

Silicon Labs' Development Kits

Part Number Description View Details
SLTB010A BG22 THUNDERBOARD View Details
SLWSTK6021A EFR32XG22 WIRELESS GECKO STARTER View Details
SLWSTK6006A EFR32XG21 MESH STARTER KIT View Details
SLWSTK6102A XGM210P WIRELESS GECKO MODULE ST View Details
SLEXP8027A BGX13P STARTER KIT View Details
SLWSTK6101D BLUETOOTH MODULES View Details
SLTB004A THUNDERBOARD SENSE 2 IOT KIT View Details

Proprietary Wireless Protocols for Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz

Silicon Labs’ proprietary wireless portfolio ranges from transceivers to multi-band wireless SoCs for IoT applications. Their devices offer ultra-low power, longest range, up to 20 dBm output power and several modulation schemes, while covering major frequency bands. Silicon Labs Dynamic Multi-protocol (DMP) enables smartphone connectivity to long-range solutions, and easy to use SDKs accelerate proprietary protocol development.

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EFR32FG Flex Gecko Dual-Band Sub-GHz/2.4 GHz Wireless Starter Kit

EFR32FG Flex Gecko Dual-Band Sub-GHz/2.4 GHz Wireless Starter Kit

The Flex Gecko Dual-Band Wireless Starter Kit includes a complete hardware evaluation platform including Flex Gecko dual-band radio boards, an on-board J-Link debugger, an Advanced Energy Monitor for real-time current and voltage monitoring, and access to the Packet Trace Interface (PTI).

  • Kit contents:
    • Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy SoC radio board, wireless starter kit main board, + USB A to USB mini-B cable
  • Kit features:
    • Modular design
    • Expansion header
    • Integrated debug and packet trace

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EFR32FG

EFR32FG13 Sub-GHz and 2.4 Proprietary Wireless SoC

Silicon Labs' EFR32™ Flex Gecko family of wireless SoCs combines an energy-friendly MCU with a highly integrated radio transceiver supporting Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz proprietary wireless protocols. This single-die solution provides industry-leading energy efficiency, ultra-fast wakeup times, a scalable power amplifier, and an integrated balun.

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RAIL (Radio Abstraction Interface Layer)

Silicon Labs’ RAIL (Radio Abstraction Interface Layer) lets you adopt the latest RF technology without sacrificing the investment you’ve made in your wireless protocol. Designed to support proprietary or standards-based protocols, RAIL simplifies and future-proofs the migration of code to new ICs.

 

Connect Stack

Silicon Labs’ Connect is an IEEE 802.15.4-based wireless networking stack for broad-based proprietary applications and is optimized for devices that require low power consumption. This full-featured, easily customizable networking stack is designed for compliance with regulatory specifications across worldwide geographic regions and supports both sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands.

Silicon Labs' Development Kits

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EFR32FG Proprietary Wireless Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz Starter Kits View Details

Silicon Labs' Radio Boards

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EZR32HG EZR32 Happy Gecko Starter Kit View Details

Silicon Labs' Modules

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EFR32FG Flex Gecko Proprietary Wireless SoC View Details
EZR32HG Happy Gecko Sub-GHz Wireless MCUs View Details

Wi-Fi Solutions

Silicon Labs’ Wi-Fi portfolio features Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 4 SoC solutions that support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with ultra-low power consumption for long battery life, high performance for edge computing, best-in-class security, long range and modules that are FCC, IC and ETSI/CE, MIC certified.

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WFM200S Series 2 Wi-Fi Transceiver Modules

WFM200S Series 2 Wi-Fi Transceiver Modules

WFM200S modules form the perfect certified Wi-Fi transceiver secure, low-power IoT Wi-Fi applications. The Wi-Fi transceiver contains a 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio (MAC and PHY layer), optimized for low power and optimal RF performance in crowded RF environments, supporting Linux-based and RTOS-based hosts to deliver a complete Wi-Fi solution.

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WF200 Series 2 Wi-Fi Transceiver IC

WF200 Series 2 Wi-Fi Transceiver IC

WF200 devices are the perfect Wi-Fi transceivers for secure, low-power IoT Wi-Fi applications. The transceiver is a 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio (MAC and PHY layer), optimized for low power and optimal RF performance in crowded RF environments, supporting Linux-based and RTOS-based hosts to deliver a complete Wi-Fi solution.

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WGM160P Series 1 Wi-Fi Modules

WGM160P Series 1 Wi-Fi Modules

WGM160P devices are secure, low power, fully certified Wi-Fi modules designed specifically for IoT applications. With a 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi radio and a 72 Mhz Cortex M4 MCU, the device can run the complete Wi-Fi Stack, TCP/IP stack and your applications. Advanced peripherals like an Ethernet MAC and captouch allow you to reduce BOM and add features to your products.

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WGM110 Wi-Fi Module

WGM110 Wi-Fi Module

Silicon Labs' Wizard Gecko WGM110 is an all-inclusive Wi-Fi module targeted for applications where good RF performance, low power consumption, and fast time to market are key requirements.

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Silicon Labs' Development Kits

Part Number Description View Details
SLWSTK6120A Dev Kit Wi-Fi WGM110 2.4 GHz View Details
AMW007-E04 AMW007 Expansion Board View Details
AMW007-E03 AMW007 Developer Board View Details

Silicon Labs' Modules

Part Number Description View Details
WFM200S Wi-Fi Transceiver Modules View Details
WF200 Wi-Fi Transceiver IC View Details
WGM160P Wi-Fi Modules View Details
WGM110E1MV2R Wizard Gecko WGM110 Wi-Fi Module View Details
AMW007-1.2.0R RF TXRX Module 2.4 GHz 802.11B/G/N View Details
WGM110A1MV2R RF TXRX Module Wi-Fi Chip Ant View Details
AMW006-3.2.0R RF Module Wi-Fi 96 K 1 MB 84 MHz View Details

Z-Wave Solutions

Z-Wave is a reliable and robust wireless technology particularly designed and developed for smart home applications.

Unlike other standards which rely on heavily congested 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks where WLAN devices reside, Z-Wave uses sub-GHz frequency, significantly reducing the chances of interference in the network. Z-Wave also offers secure and reliable two-way communication using message acknowledgement and mesh networking plus 100% interoperability.

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Z-Wave 700 Modules

Z-Wave 700 Modules

Silicon Labs' ZGM130S Z-Wave 700 SiP is a fully integrated Z-Wave module enabling rapid development of Z-Wave solutions. The module is an ideal solution for energy-friendly smart home control applications.

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Z-Wave 700 Modem SoC for Gateways

Z-Wave 700 Modem SoC for Gateways

Silicon Labs' EFR32ZG14 Z-Wave 700 modem SoC is an excellent solution for gateways and controllers in smart home applications such as smart home gateways, smart speakers, set-top-boxes, USB sticks, and more.

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Z-Wave 700 Development Kit

Z-Wave 700 Development Kit - SLWSTK6050C

The Z-Wave 700 Zen Gecko Wireless Starter Kit includes the Z-Wave software stack, sample code and integrated debug adapter. A single world-wide development kit for both end devices and gateways with multiple radio boards enable developers to create a mesh network and evaluate the Z-Wave 700 module.

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Resources

Get Certified with Z-Wave

Bring new products to market quickly and confidently with technical and marketing certifications that identify your offerings as Z-Wave or Z-Wave Plus and assure compatibility with the Z-Wave ecosystem.

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Join the Z-Wave Alliance

The Z-Wave Alliance provides a wide array of technical and marketing services for manufacturers, developers, service providers, and integrators interested in becoming part of the Z-Wave revolution. Become a Member

Silicon Labs' Development Kits

Part Number Description View Details
RBK-ZW500DEV-CON2 DEV KIT FOR Z-WAVE 500 SERIES View Details
RBK-ZW500DEV-EMB2 DEV KIT FOR Z-WAVE 500 SERIES View Details
RBK-ZW500-U2 Z-WAVE 500 SERIES REGIONAL KIT for US View Details
RBK-ZW500-E2 Z-WAVE 500 SERIES REGIONAL KIT for Europe View Details
RBK-ZW500-H2 Z-WAVE 500 SERIES REGIONAL KIT for Asia View Details
ACC-ZDB5101-U2 DEVELOPMENT BOARD W/ ZM5101 for US View Details
ACC-ZDB5101-E2 DEVELOPMENT BOARD W/ ZM5101 for Europe View Details
ACC-ZDB5101-H2 DEVELOPMENT BOARD W/ ZM5101 for Asia View Details

Silicon Labs' Modules

Part Number Description View Details
ZM5101A-CME3R RF MODULE ZM5101 View Details
ZM5202AE-CME3R RF TXRX MODULE ISM<1GHZ View Details
ZM5202AU-CME3R RF TXRX MODULE ISM<1GHZ View Details
ZM5304AE-CME3R RF TXRX MODULE ISM<1GHZ View Details
ZGM130S037HGN1R Z-WAVE 700 ZEN GECKO MOD LGA64 View Details
EFR32ZG14P231F256GM32-BR IC Z-WAVE 700 ZEN GECKO QFN32 View Details

Zigbee and Thread Module and SoC Solutions

As a leading provider of Zigbee solutions with decades of experience, Silicon Labs offers the most trusted and widely used Zigbee solution in the industry. Their portfolio of high-performance and low-power wireless devices, integrated with best-in-class Zigbee software and tools, enable you to get to market fast.

Thread solves the challenges of IP connectivity from the edge to the cloud, by leveraging self-healing mesh features, native IPv6 based connectivity and state of the art security with a multitude of application-layer choices for connected devices. Silicon Labs accelerates time-to-market with proven mesh networking hardware and certified software solutions using the popular OpenThread open-source implementation.

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MGM210P Series 2 Multiprotocol Modules

MGM210P Series 2 Multiprotocol Modules

MGM210P is a PCB module for Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth and multiprotocol (Zigbee + Bluetooth) connectivity built around the EFR32MG21 Wireless Gecko Series 2 SoC. It is designed and optimized for the needs of IoT solutions for the smart home and for commercial/industrial applications with hostile RF environments, including smart lighting and building/factory automation.

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EFR32MG21 Series 2 Multiprotocol Wireless SoC

EFR32MG21 Series 2 Multiprotocol Wireless SoC

Wireless Gecko Series 2 Multiprotocol devices bring high performance, low power and secure solutions to the IoT. Designed to increase processing capability, improve RF performance and lower active current, EFR32MG21 devices are 2.4 GHz wireless SoCs optimized for line-powered Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth mesh applications, including connected lighting, gateways, voice assistants and smart metering.

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EFR32™ Mighty Gecko Starter Kit

EFR32™ Mighty Gecko Starter Kit - SLWSTK6000B

The EFR32MG supports mesh (Thread/Zigbee), Bluetooth Smart, and proprietary networks. The Mighty Gecko starter kit is capable of being the development platform for all protocol stacks. The kit includes Zigbee and Thread software stacks, sample code, and integrated debug adapter. The kit also includes support for Bluetooth low energy (LE)

  • Kit contents:
    • 3x Wireless starter kit mainboard, 3x EFR32MG12 2.4 GHz 19 dBm radio board, 3x EFR32MG12 2.4 GHz 10 dBm radio board
  • Kit features:
    • Modular design
    • Easy expansion
    • Integrated debug
    • Mesh networking debug and packet trace
    • Visual energy profiling and optimization

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MGM13P02 Mighty Gecko Module +10 dBm Radio Board

MGM13P02 Mighty Gecko Module +10 dBm Radio Board - SLWRB4306C

The Mighty Gecko Module SLWRB4306C wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the Mighty Gecko Starter Kit. The starter kit includes access to Zigbee® and Thread software stacks.

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EM35x Mesh Networking Development Kits for Zigbee and Thread

EM35x Mesh Networking Development Kits for Zigbee and Thread

Silicon Labs' EM35x mesh networking development kits are designed for the prototyping and development of Zigbee and Thread protocol-based mesh network systems. Each kit includes EM357 and EM3588 modules as well as the hardware and software tools needed for application development on EM35x or EM358x parts.

  • Kit contents:
    • 3x EM3588 Radio Control Module Board, 3x EM35x Breakout Board, 3x EM35x Debug Adapter (ISA3), EM35x Module Variety Pack (6 Modules), and more
  • Kit features:
    • Develop multi-node mesh networks
    • Monitor and debug multiple nodes simultaneously
    • Visually analyze system performance

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Mesh Reference Designs for the Connected Home

Mesh Reference Designs for the Connected Home

Reduce the complexity of connected mesh network application development and minimize power consumption with Silicon Labs' complete, optimized, and easy-to-use family of reference designs for home automation and lighting applications based on the new EFR32™ Mighty Gecko technology.

  • EFR32MG12 Connected Lighting Kit
  • EFR32MG12 Connected Smart Outlet Kit
  • EFR32MG12 Occupancy Sensor

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MGM13P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread

MGM13P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread

Silicon Labs’ Mighty Gecko MGM13P modules integrate the EFR32MG13 Mighty Gecko SoC into a small form factor module for Zigbee, Thread, and multiprotocol networks. These fully certified modules feature a Cortex-M4 with 512 kB Flash, 64 kB RAM, with up to +10 dBm output power.

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MGM12P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread

MGM12P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread

Silicon Labs’ Mighty Gecko MGM12P module integrates our EFR32MG12 Mighty Gecko SoC into a small form factor module for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth low energy (LE) networks. With 1024 kB of Flash and 256 kB of RAM, this fully certified module is ideal for applications that require multiple protocols.

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EFR32MG Mighty Gecko Mesh Networking Wireless SoCs for Zigbee and Thread

EFR32MG Mighty Gecko Mesh Networking Wireless SoCs for Zigbee and Thread

The Mighty Gecko family of SoCs is ideal for designing energy-friendly wireless connected IoT devices. Part of the Wireless Gecko portfolio, the EFR32MG supports Zigbee and Thread wireless connectivity. Devices in the family also include Bluetooth low energy and 2.4 GHz and Sub-GHz proprietary protocol support.

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EM358x and EM359x SoCs and Networking Co-Processors for Zigbee and Thread

EM358x and EM359x SoCs and Networking Co-Processors for Zigbee and Thread

The Silicon Labs EM358x and EM359x devices for Zigbee and Thread are the industry’s leading ARM® Cortex®-M3-based family of mesh networking SoCs, delivering unmatched performance, power consumption, and code density in a compact package.

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Multiprotocol Wireless Connectivity

Multiprotocol wireless connectivity can deliver a better consumer experience, enable designs to service multiple regions, and support field upgrades to meet evolving market needs. Take advantage of a multiprotocol software and wireless SoCs with an integrated Arm® Cortex®-M4 MCU to introduce Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology, Zigbee, Thread, and proprietary wireless connectivity to get to production faster.

Mighty Gecko SoCs | Mighty Gecko Development Kit
Blue Gecko SoCs | Blue Gecko Development Kit
Flex Gecko SoCs | Flex Gecko Development Kit

Silicon Labs' Development Kits

Part Number Description View Details
SLWSTK6000B EFR32MG12 2.4 GHz Mesh Kit View Details
SLWRB4306C Mesh Module Radio Board View Details
SLWSTK6020B EFR32 Blue Gecko Bluetooth Start View Details
SLWSTK6060B EFR32 Flex Gecko 2400/915 MHz View Details

Silicon Labs' Modules

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MGM13P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread View Details
MGM12P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread View Details
EFR32MG12P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread View Details
MGM210P Mighty Gecko Module for Zigbee and Thread View Details

Silicon Labs' SoCs

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EFR32MG Mighty Gecko Mesh Networking Wireless SoCs for Zigbee and Thread View Details
EFR32BG Blue Gecko Bluetooth® Chips (SoCs) for Low Energy and Bluetooth 5 View Details
EFR32FG EFR32 Flex Gecko Proprietary Wireless SoC View Details
 
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