Supports the entire stack of various IoT solutions
Available in various package options such as SiP and PCB
Pre-certified enables simplified firmware development


Silicon Labs announced on the 3rd that it is expanding its 'pre-certified wireless module family' designed to address the requirements for developing IoT applications.

The new product family consists of modules that support the full stack for multiprotocol solutions enabling commercial and consumer IoT applications. It also offers flexible packaging options and highly integrated device security features.

Silicon Labs' new module products are available in various package options, including System-in-Package (SiP) and traditional PCB modules.

SiP modules provide a module-based solution that uses miniaturized components to eliminate the need for complex RF design and authentication in space-constrained IoT designs. The PCB module allows for flexible pin connections and provides additional options to expand RF performance.

◇ xGM210PB, BGM220, MGM220, BGX220 Xpress

The xGM210PB features SecureVault, an IoT device security technology certified by ARM PSA Level 2, along with multi-protocol support for Bluetooth, Zigbee, and OpenThread. It also supports features for coexistence with Wi-Fi wireless technology.

Optimized for IoT applications such as connected lighting, gateways, voice assistants, and smart meter in-home displays (IHD), the xGM210PB module provides up to +20dBm of transmit power and over -104dBm of receive sensitivity.

The BGM220 is a module that supports Bluetooth direction finding. It operates for up to 10 years on a single coin cell battery, making it suitable for various Bluetooth LE applications such as home appliances, asset tracking tags, beacons, portable medical devices, fitness systems, and Bluetooth Mesh low-power nodes.

The MGM220 is a low-power, low-cost module suitable for eco-friendly, ultra-low-power IoT products, including lighting control, building, and industrial automation sensors. It is useful for Zigbee Green Power and energy harvesting applications.

The BGX220 Xpress includes an onboard Bluetooth stack, an Xpress command interface, and pre-programmed cable replacement communication firmware, so there is no need for Bluetooth LE solution firmware development. It is suitable for industrial applications, such as HMI (human-machine interface) devices, to address challenges related to size, safety, and the environment.

The four new modules are supported by Simplicity Studio 5, an integrated development environment (IDE) provided free of charge by Silicon Labs. This IDE offers a comprehensive software stack, application demos, and mobile apps, along with advanced features such as a network analyzer and a patented energy profiler.

Samples, mass-produced products, and development kits for the xGM210PB, BGM220, MGM220, and BGX220 Xpress are currently available for purchase.