Silicon Labs today announced new dynamic multiprotocol software for its Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) and module portfolio that enables Zigbee and Bluetooth low energy to run simultaneously on a single SoC, And provide the key application benefits of both protocols: Multiprotocol solutions implement the advanced features of IoT applications without the added complexity and hardware costs of a dual-chip architecture, enabling wireless subsystem bill of materials (BOM) cost and size reduction of up to 40%.
Dynamic Multiprotocol Software Enables Users to Deploy, Update, Control and Monitor Zigbee Mesh Networks Directly from Bluetooth Using Smartphone Apps The software can also be extended with Bluetooth beacon Zigbee-based connectable lighting and building automation System to easily deploy an infrastructure for scalable indoor mobile location services Adding Bluetooth low energy capabilities to the Zigbee mesh enables developers to create next-generation IoT applications that are easier to deploy, use, and update.
Examples of applications that benefit from Silicon Labs' multiprotocol software include: • Smart Lighting - In residential lighting, consumers can utilize smartphones APP to simplify device setup / setup.Zigbee-based commercial lighting systems can be extended to transmit Bluetooth beacon to For indoor location services or asset tracking ‧ Smart Home - IoT products connect to popular home automation platforms and voice assistants that support Zigbee while supporting direct connection to smartphones for easy setup and local Surveillance ‧Wisdom Building - Zigbee-based commercial building automation systems can be effectively scaled to allow employees to interact with them using Bluetooth enabled smartphones, tablets or smart tags.
Silicon Labs Dynamic Multiprotocol Software is enhanced with a highly optimized stack of wireless protocols and an advanced radio scheduler for operation on the Micrium OS Developers can get their Software Development Kit (SDK) in Simplicity Studio, which includes software based on selected Wireless Gecko Development Kit connectable lighting sample code and mobile APP reference design.
New multiple agreement software is now available to customers using the Silicon Labs EFR32MG12 and EFR32MG13 Wireless Gecko SoCs and related modules.