Wireless and RF Solutions - IoT Modules and SoCs

Proven leader in IoT silicon and software for all major ecosystems.

Developing connected products isn’t easy. Timelines are tight. Embedded security skills and technology are scarce. Reuse of hardware and software is a challenge. And finding a truly robust, integrated solution is tough. We’re here to help.

As the proven, leading supplier for all major IoT ecosystems, Silicon Labs has deployed more than one billion wireless chips for the Internet of Things. We have the silicon, software and tools for speedy development of smart home, commercial, consumer and industrial applications.

With our scalable, and securely upgradeable architecture for end nodes and gateways, we make it possible to meet stringent government regulations and secure your connected product throughout its lifecycle. Take advantage of our expertise in mesh technology and multiprotocol coexistence to deliver advanced, secure wireless solutions for the IoT.

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Bluetooth

Technologies Supported

Bluetooth mesh and Bluetooth 5.3

Our leading Bluetooth solutions include the latest Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and Bluetooth Mesh standards for a variety of applications, from smart home to smart industry. We offer an extensive range of SoCs, modules and software tools designed for ease of use. We developed the world's smallest Bluetooth System in Package (SiP) module, enabling you to add Bluetooth to designs quickly while meeting all regulatory certifications.

Applications

Consumer Electronics
Lighting
Asset Tracking

Learn about Bluetooth products

Multiprotocol

Technologies Supported

Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread and Proprietary

Our multiprotocol solutions are designed for the simple implementation of multiple protocols on a single chip. Multiprotocol connectivity provides the ability to run two or more protocols in the same devices on multiple frequency bands.

Applications

Lighting
Smart Thermostats
Home Security

Learn about Multiprotocol products

Proprietary

Our proprietary wireless products provide maximum flexibility for developers looking to implement distinct wireless capabilities or features in their applications. Our extensive portfolio of transceivers, ICs, MCPs and state of the art SoCs, provides high-performance wireless connectivity with ultra-low power consumption. Our proprietary products provide compatibility to legacy protocols, sub-GHz long-range connectivity and application optimized solutions not covered by industry standards for a variety of devices.

Applications

Smart Metering
Asset Tracking
Building Automation

Learn about Proprietary products

Thread

Technologies Supported

Thread 1.2

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. As a founding board member of the Thread Group, we help accelerate time-to-market with proven mesh networking hardware and certified software solutions using the popular OpenThread open-source implementation.

Applications

Smart Home Ecosystems
Lighting
Building Automation

Learn about Thread products

Wi-Fi

Temperature Range

Up to 105 ºC
Associated DTIM3 Current

< 300 μA
Flash

Up to 2048 kB

Our Wi-Fi solutions address the challenge of providing secure IP and cloud connectivity on existing networks. With built-in advanced security features, our low-power IC and certified modules are designed to extend battery life for a wide variety of applications.

Applications

Smart Switches
Consumer Medical Devices
IP Camera

Learn about Wi-Fi products

Wi-SUN

Comprehensive

Certified Hardware, Stack & Tools
Secure

Public Key Infrastructure
Scalable

IPv6, 6LoWPAN Mesh

Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network (Wi-SUN) is the leading IPv6 sub-GHz mesh technology for smart city and smart utility applications. Wi-SUN brings Smart Ubiquitous Networks to service providers, utilities, municipalities/local government, and other enterprises, by enabling interoperable, multi-service, and secure wireless mesh networks. Built to scale with long-range capabilities, high-data throughput and IPv6 support, Wi-SUN simplifies wireless infrastructure for industrial applications and the evolution of smart cities.

Applications

Smart Metering
Smart Lighting
Smart Cities

Learn about Wi-SUN products

Z-Wave

Technologies Supported

Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range

Z-Wave helps IoT product developers create smart home, hospitality and MDU solutions by leveraging an easy-to-use, secure and interoperable ecosystem of products. Designed to maintain interoperability, Z-Wave is backward compatible, regardless of product type, brand, manufacturer or version of the Z-Wave protocol stack. Our solutions provide industry-leading S2 security capabilities and major improvements in energy efficiency, allowing a sensor to last 10 years on a coin-cell battery.

Applications

Security & Access Control
Lighting
Climate Control

Learn about Z-Wave products

Zigbee

Technologies Supported

Zigbee 3.0, Zigbee Green Power, and Zigbee Smart Energy

We are the vendor of choice for IoT innovators developing Zigbee networking into their smart home and connected building ecosystems. We offer the largest deployed, most integrated, complete and feature-rich Zigbee solution available — the industry’s broadest family of Zigbee and multiprotocol wireless SoCs and modules, easing development for OEMs.

Applications

Smart Home
Smart Security
Smart Meters
Lighting

Learn about Zigbee products

Simplicity Studio

Development Platform

Get up and running quickly with precompiled demos, application notes and examples. Use advanced tools including energy profiling and network analysis to optimize your MCU and wireless systems.

	Bluetooth Mesh	Bluetooth LE	Proprietary	Thread	Wi-Fi	Wi-SUN	Zigbee	Z-Wave
Maturity	Est. 2017	Est. 2010	Varies depending on customer	Est. 2015	Est. 1997	Est. 2011	Est. 2003	Est. 2003
Topology Support	Managed Mesh flooding	Point-to-point Star Broadcast	Subject to protocol design	Mesh routing with border routers	Star Point-to-point	Self-healing mesh	Mesh routing	Mesh Star
Native IP Addressing	✖	✖	Varies on protocol	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖
Multiprotocol*		Zigbee Proprietary	Bluetooth	Bluetooth Zigbee			Bluetooth Thread
Featured Product	EFR32BG21	EFR32BG22	EFR32FG23	EFR32MG24	WFM200 RS9116	EFR32FG12	EFR32MG24	ZGM230S

Wireless

Proven leader in IoT silicon and software for all major ecosystems.

On-Demand

Works With Virtual 2022: Where Innovation Meets Implementation

Bluetooth

Applications

Multiprotocol

Applications

Proprietary

Applications

Thread

Applications

Wi-Fi

Applications

Wi-SUN

Applications

Z-Wave

Applications

Zigbee

Applications

Simplicity Studio

Wireless

Proven leader in IoT silicon and software for all major ecosystems.

On-Demand

Works With Virtual 2022: Where Innovation Meets Implementation

Bluetooth

Applications

Multiprotocol

Applications

Proprietary

Applications

Thread

Applications

Wi-Fi

Applications

Wi-SUN

Applications

Z-Wave

Applications

Zigbee

Applications

Simplicity Studio

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