Silicon Labs Wireless Technology for the IoT

The Wireless Xpress BGX13P evaluation kit includes a Bluetooth Xpress BGX13P module, serial to USB bridge device, full pin access, and an expansion header to connect to all EFM8 and EFM32 Silicon Labs starter kits.

The Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy Module Kit is the easiest and fastest way to start evaluation and development of your own Bluetooth applications.

• Kit contents:
  • Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy module radio board + wireless starter kit main board
• Kit features:
  • Sensors: temperature, humidity, accelerometer.
  • UI: display, buttons, LEDs and joystick.
  • PC connectivity: USB
  • Power: Battery or USB

Silicon Labs’ Thunderboard™ Sense 2 is an ultimate multi-sensor, multi-protocol cloud inspiration kit.

• Kit features:
  • EFR32MG multi-protocol radio, 7 environmental sensors, cloud connected mobile app

The Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy SoC Kit enables developers to quickly establish a Bluetooth connection and evaluate Blue Gecko SoCs.

• Kit contents:
  • Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy SoC radio board, wireless starter kit main board, + USB A to USB mini-B cable
• Kit features:
  • Modular design supports different radio boards
  • Expansion header allows easy expansion
  • Integrated debug and packet trace that supports both Ethernet and USB connections

Silicon Labs' Blue Gecko BGM13P Bluetooth modules integrate the EFR32BG13 wireless SoC with a complete Bluetooth software stack.

EFR32xG12/13 provides up to 1024 K Flash and 256 K RAM, enough memory to run multiple protocols, applications, and an RTOS, while still providing enough Flash to support field upgrades with over-the-air software updates to support application enhancements and evolving protocol needs in the field.

BGM121 and BGM123 Blue Gecko Bluetooth SiP modules have +8 dBm and +3 dBm TX power, respectively, and are targeted for applications where ultra-small size, reliable high-performance RF, low power consumption, and easy application development are key requirements.

Bluetooth 5 is the most significant update to the Bluetooth specification since the introduction of Bluetooth low energy. With 4x range, 2x speed, and 8x broadcasting message capacity, the enhancements of Bluetooth 5 focus on increasing the functionality of Bluetooth for the IoT. Add Bluetooth 5 to your next IoT device with Silicon Labs products today!

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The Flex Gecko Dual-Band Wireless Starter Kit includes a complete hardware evaluation platform including Flex Gecko dual-band radio boards, an on-board J-Link debugger, an Advanced Energy Monitor for real-time current and voltage monitoring, and access to the Packet Trace Interface (PTI).

• Kit contents:
  • Blue Gecko Bluetooth Low Energy SoC radio board, wireless starter kit main board, + USB A to USB mini-B cable
• Kit features:
  • Modular design
  • Expansion header
  • Integrated debug and packet trace

The Happy Gecko Wireless Starter Kit features an on-board J-Link debugger, an Advanced Energy Monitor for real-time current and voltage monitoring, a Virtural COM port interface, and access to the Packet Trace Interface (PTI).

• Kit contents:
  • EZR32HG radio boards + wireless starter kit mainboard
• Kit features:
  • On-board J-Link debugger
  • Advanced Energy Monitor for real-time current and voltage monitoring
  • Virtual COM port interface
  • Access to the Packet Trace Interface (PTI)

Silicon Labs' EFR32™ Flex Gecko family of wireless SoCs combines an energy-friendly MCU with a highly integrated radio transceiver supporting Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz proprietary wireless protocols. This single-die solution provides industry-leading energy efficiency, ultra-fast wakeup times, a scalable power amplifier, and an integrated balun.

EZR32HG Wireless MCU family features an ARM Cortex-M0+ CPU and sub-GHz Radio. By combining a high performance sub-GHz RF transceiver with an energy efficient 32-bit MCU, the EZR32HG family provides designers the ultimate in flexibility with a family of pin-compatible devices that scale with 64/32 kB of flash and support Silicon Labs EZRadio or EZRadioPRO transceivers.

Silicon Labs’ RAIL (Radio Abstraction Interface Layer) lets you adopt the latest RF technology without sacrificing the investment you’ve made in your wireless protocol. Designed to support proprietary or standards-based protocols, RAIL simplifies and future-proofs the migration of code to new ICs.

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Silicon Labs’ Connect is an IEEE 802.15.4-based wireless networking stack for broad-based proprietary applications and is optimized for devices that require low power consumption. This full-featured, easily customizable networking stack is designed for compliance with regulatory specifications across worldwide geographic regions and supports both sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency bands.

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The AMW007-E04 Wi-Fi Xpress evaluation board provides a quick and easy way to evaluate and develop using Gecko OS with the surface mounted AMWxx7 WI-FI module.

The AMW007-E04 Wi-Fi Xpress evaluation board provides a quick and easy way to evaluate and develop using Gecko OS with the surface mounted AMWxx7 WI-FI module.

The AMW007-E03 development kit provides a quick and easy way to evaluate and develop using ZentriOS-Lite with the surface-mounted MW007 module.

• Kit contents:
  • EFR32MG multi-protocol radio, 7 environmental sensors, cloud connected mobile app

Silicon Labs' Wizard Gecko WGM110 is an all-inclusive Wi-Fi module targeted for applications where good RF performance, low power consumption, and fast time to market are key requirements.

The Wireless Xpress AMW007 is a low cost Wi-Fi networking module that comes with full regulatory certification and supports the Xpress Command API for fast and simple Internet connectivity in your products.

The Z-Wave controller kit gives you the fastest and easiest path to develop feature-rich Z-Wave controller applications. It includes both the Z/IP Gateway and Z-Ware offering as full source code releases, which you can use and/or modify for your own Z-Wave Controller products.

• Kit contents:
  • 3 x UZB USB Stick Bridge Controller, Z-Ware Middleware running on Beaglebone™ Black with UZB, 3x ZDB5101 E/U/H
• Kit features:
  • SDKs contains full source code
  • One kit covers all Z-Wave regions
  • Access to Z-Wave technical website
  • License to use Z-Wave technology worldwide

Prototype. Refine. Launch. Silicon Labs' Z-Wave Embedded Development Kit brings you all the hardware and software tools you’ll need to embed Z-Wave technology into your product designs.

• Kit contents:
  • 4 x ZDP03A, 4 x Flexi antenna, 4 x USB cables, 1 x battery pack, 4 x power unit supply, 1 x UZB-S, 4 x ZM5101
• Kit features:
  • Comes with license to use Z-Wave technology worldwide
  • Access to protocol SDK
  • All hardware needed to develop embedded Z-Wave applications

The Z-Wave Regional Kits are available in three frequency variants and consist of Z-Wave reference design modules that are regionally RF-matched. The kits also include samples that allow for easy prototype development.

• Kit features:
  • Comes with license to use Z-Wave technology worldwide
  • Access to protocol SDK
  • All hardware needed to develop embedded Z-Wave applications

The ZM5101 combines a Z-Wave SD3502 SoC with a built-in MCU and Z-Wave RF transceiver, crystal, and passive RF components within a single 8 mm x 8 mm module. This makes the ZM5101 ideal for small-footprint, single MCU products such as thermostats, remote controls, lighting control, and USB sticks.

• Kit features:
  • Integrated RF module for fastest time-to-market
  • High GPIO pin count
  • Small form factor: 8 mm x 8 mm

The ZM5202 module combines a Z-Wave SD3502 SoC with a built-in MCU and Z-Wave RF transceiver, crystal, and passive RF components, which makes it ideal for single MCU products, such as lighting and sensors.

• Kit features:
  • Pin-to-pin compatibility with ZM3102 and ZM4102 modules provides a fast upgrade path
  • Hardware AES 128 security
  • Reduced power consumption

The ZM5304 serial interface module takes the RF design effort out of Z-Wave development. The ZM5304 is a fully self-contained module that includes a Z-Wave modem and built-in antenna. Designed for easy integration and rapid time-to-market, it is ideal in applications such as TVs, set-top-boxes, and gateways.

• Kit features:
  • Easy integration
  • Full FCC modular approval & pre-scanned for CE approval
  • Complete design from interface to antenna
  • An off-the-shelf solution

Get Certified with Z-Wave

Bring new products to market quickly and confidently with technical and marketing certifications that identify your offerings as Z-Wave or Z-Wave Plus and assure compatibility with the Z-Wave ecosystem.

Join the Z-Wave Alliance

The Z-Wave Alliance provides a wide array of technical and marketing services for manufacturers, developers, service providers, and integrators interested in becoming part of the Z-Wave revolution. Become a Member

Certified Installer Toolkit (CIT)

The Certified Installer Toolkit (CIT) is a tool for installers to test a Z-Wave network prior to completion to ensure a robust, reliable mesh network is in place, as well as a powerful tool for troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.

Webinar: Develop Secure, Interoperable Smart Home Products with Z-Wave
Resource: Z-Wave Learning Center

The EFR32MG supports mesh (Thread/Zigbee), Bluetooth Smart, and proprietary networks. The Mighty Gecko starter kit is capable of being the development platform for all protocol stacks. The kit includes Zigbee and Thread software stacks, sample code, and integrated debug adapter. The kit also includes support for Bluetooth low energy (LE).

• Kit contents:
  • 3x Wireless starter kit mainboard, 3x EFR32MG12 2.4 GHz 19 dBm radio board, 3x EFR32MG12 2.4 GHz 10 dBm radio board
• Kit features:
  • Modular design
  • Easy expansion
  • Integrated debug
  • Mesh networking debug and packet trace
  • Visual energy profiling and optimization

The Mighty Gecko Module SLWRB4306C wireless radio board plugs into the Main Board provided with the Mighty Gecko Starter Kit. The starter kit includes access to Zigbee® and Thread software stacks.

Silicon Labs' EM35x mesh networking development kits are designed for the prototyping and development of Zigbee and Thread protocol-based mesh network systems. Each kit includes EM357 and EM3588 modules as well as the hardware and software tools needed for application development on EM35x or EM358x parts.

• Kit contents:
  • 3x EM3588 Radio Control Module Board, 3x EM35x Breakout Board, 3x EM35x Debug Adapter (ISA3), EM35x Module Variety Pack (6 Modules), and more
• Kit features:
  • Develop multi-node mesh networks
  • Monitor and debug multiple nodes simultaneously
  • Visually analyze system performance

Reduce the complexity of connected mesh network application development and minimize power consumption with Silicon Labs' complete, optimized, and easy-to-use family of reference designs for home automation and lighting applications based on the new EFR32™ Mighty Gecko technology.

• EFR32MG12 Connected Lighting Kit
• EFR32MG12 Connected Smart Outlet Kit
• EFR32MG12 Occupancy Sensor

Silicon Labs’ Mighty Gecko MGM13P modules integrate the EFR32MG13 Mighty Gecko SoC into a small form factor module for Zigbee, Thread, and multiprotocol networks. These fully certified modules feature a Cortex-M4 with 512 kB Flash, 64 kB RAM, with up to +10 dBm output power.

Silicon Labs’ Mighty Gecko MGM12P module integrates our EFR32MG12 Mighty Gecko SoC into a small form factor module for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth low energy (LE) networks. With 1024 kB of Flash and 256 kB of RAM, this fully certified module is ideal for applications that require multiple protocols.

The Mighty Gecko family of SoCs is ideal for designing energy-friendly wireless connected IoT devices. Part of the Wireless Gecko portfolio, the EFR32MG supports Zigbee and Thread wireless connectivity. Devices in the family also include Bluetooth low energy and 2.4 GHz and Sub-GHz proprietary protocol support.

The Silicon Labs EM358x and EM359x devices for Zigbee and Thread are the industry’s leading ARM® Cortex®-M3-based family of mesh networking SoCs, delivering unmatched performance, power consumption, and code density in a compact package.

Multiprotocol wireless connectivity can deliver a better consumer experience, enable designs to service multiple regions, and support field upgrades to meet evolving market needs. Take advantage of a multiprotocol software and wireless SoCs with an integrated Arm® Cortex®-M4 MCU to introduce Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology, Zigbee, Thread, and proprietary wireless connectivity to get to production faster.

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Mighty Gecko SoCs | Mighty Gecko Development Kit
Blue Gecko SoCs | Blue Gecko Development Kit
Flex Gecko SoCs | Flex Gecko Development Kit

The Wireless Xpress BGX13P evaluation kit includes a Bluetooth Xpress BGX13P module, serial to USB bridge device, full pin access, and an expansion header to connect to all EFM8 and EFM32 Silicon Labs starter kits.

The AMW007-E04 Wi-Fi Xpress evaluation board provides a quick and easy way to evaluate and develop using Gecko OS with the surface mounted AMWxx7 WI-FI module.

The Silicon Labs' Bluetooth Xpress BGX13P Bluetooth 5 module integrates our BGM13P with an on-board Bluetooth stack, Xpress command interface, and cable replacement firmware pre-programmed, to deliver a serial to Bluetooth 5 solution that requires no firmware development.

Bluetooth Xpress Bluetooth 5 System in Package module delivers a solution requiring no wireless firmware development for applications where ultra-small size is a key requirement. By combining an on-board Bluetooth stack, Xpress command interface, cable replacement firmware pre-programmed, BGX13S delivers a serial-to-Bluetooth 5 solution in a package only 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.4 mm in size.

The Wireless Xpress AMW007 is a low cost Wi-Fi networking module that comes with full regulatory certification and supports the Xpress Command API for fast and simple Internet connectivity in your products.