Silicon Labs Releases Software Enabling Zigbee and Bluetooth to Operate on a Single SOC
Published2017.11.09 11:10
Silicon Labs announced the release of new dynamic multiprotocol software for its Wireless Gecko SoC and module family.
By utilizing Silicon Labs’ new multiprotocol software and the Wireless Gecko SoC family, Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy technologies can be run simultaneously on a single SoC, allowing users to enjoy the core benefits provided by both protocols.
This multiprotocol solution enables the implementation of advanced features for Internet of Things (IoT) applications without the additional burden of hardware design complexity or cost associated with a 2-chip architecture that implements Zigbee and low-power Bluetooth technologies on separate chips, thereby reducing the BOM and size of the wireless subsystem by up to 40%.
Silicon Labs' Dynamic Multiprotocol software enables users to directly commission, update, control, and monitor Zigbee mesh networks using a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone app.
In addition, by utilizing this software, it is possible to more easily expand indoor location-based service infrastructure by combining Bluetooth beacons with Zigbee-connected lighting and building automation systems. By adding Bluetooth LE capabilities to Zigbee mesh networks, developers can now develop next-generation IoT applications that are easier to install, use, and update.
Nico Jonkers, Senior Vice President and Head of the SmartSpace business unit at Schneider Electric, stated, “Multiprotocol technology is the future of wireless connectivity for IoT. Silicon Labs’ multiprotocol software and Wireless Gecko SoC enable Schneider Electric to develop products that support Bluetooth LE and various mesh wireless standards,” adding, “Thanks to this flexibility
“Users and installers can now use familiar devices, such as smartphones or tablets, to install and update connected devices while maintaining the state of the Zigbee mesh network. Schneider Electric’s smart home technology, Wiser, leverages this flexibility to the fullest to provide easy installation and a robust mesh network,” the company stated.
Daniel Cooley, Senior Vice President and General Manager of IoT Products at Silicon Labs, said, “By using Silicon Labs’ Wireless Gecko SoCs and modules with dynamic multiprotocol software, developers can transform connected devices into intelligent, multifunctional applications that automate devices, accelerate smart device adoption, and deliver next-generation IoT capabilities. By providing multiprotocol Zigbee and Bluetooth connectivity capabilities on a single chip, design costs can be reduced, software development simplified, product lifecycle management improved, and time-to-market accelerated.”
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