Wireless software that supports both Bluetooth and Sub-GHz IoT device communication

Silicon Labs has released a new version of its Wireless Gecko product family that can simultaneously implement Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) connections on a single chip. This Silicon Labs solution supports commercial and industrial IoT applications and will be far The combination of distance-based Sub-GHz communications and Bluetooth connectivity simplifies device setup, data acquisition and maintenance. By eliminating the complexity of a two-chip wireless architecture, developers can accelerate time-to-market, and can bill and account for bill of materials (BOM) costs. Plate size reduced by up to 40%.

With Silicon Labs' new Wireless Gecko hardware and software solutions, users can use mobile applications to directly set up, control and monitor Sub-GHz IoT devices via Bluetooth. By adding Bluetooth LE connectivity to wireless networks in the Sub-GHz band, developers Can provide more new features, such as faster over the air (OTA), and the use of Bluetooth beacons to deploy scalable location-based service infrastructure.

The proprietary Sub-GHz protocol is usually used for low data rate systems, from simple point-to-point connections to large mesh networks and low power wide area networks (LPWAN), its extended transmission range, strong radio links and energy efficiency are the most Top priority. Sub-GHz connections are ideal for long distance wireless sensor networks, smart metering, home and building automation, and commercial lighting. Silicon Labs' Wireless Gecko solution can easily add Bluetooth LE connectivity to these Sub-GHz applications.

Lee Ratliff, senior principal analyst at IHS Markit Connection and IoT, said: Sub-GHz wireless protocols are widely used in smart energy, industrial and commercial applications. Bluetooth is widely supported in mobile devices, which has spawned a multi-band, multi-protocol wireless solution. The demand, this solution can bridge the gap between Bluetooth LE and Sub-GHz proprietary protocols, allowing legacy applications to take full advantage of the powerful capabilities of the mobile device ecosystem.

Dennis Natale, Silicon Labs vice president and general manager of IoT products, said: 'Silicon Labs' new software makes it easier to build and manage a wide variety of Sub-GHz wireless devices in the field through easy-to-use mobile applications and Bluetooth connectivity. Our Wireless The Gecko product family provides a single-chip solution that reduces design costs, simplifies hardware and software development, and accelerates time to market.

Silicon Labs is a leading supplier of chips, software and solutions dedicated to building a smarter, more connected world. The company has more than 20 years of experience in delivering integrated RF solutions and has provided over 7.5 for IoT endpoints. Billion wireless chips.