Advanced AI/ML SoC runs Matter and Zigbee simultaneously
Silicon Labs has announced the availability of its MG26 family of wireless SoCs. Claiming to be the most advanced high-performance Matter and concurrent multiprotocol SoC, the MG26 features double the Flash and RAM of other multiprotocol devices from Silicon Labs.
The MG26 SoC delivers advanced AI/ML processing and best-in-class security to enable future-proof Matter applications. It features an industry-leading RF performance-to-energy-efficiency ratio, with a transmission power of up to +19.5 dBm and world-leading receiver sensitivity with ultra-low TX, RX, and sleep currents. This enables long-life battery-powered IoT devices with superior wireless performance.
Further enhancing security through its Custom Part Manufacturing Service (CPMS), Silicon Labs is the only Matter SoC device maker that allows customers to customise their order with their own Matter device attestation certificates (DAC), simplifying and accelerating product launches using Silicon Labs Matter-enabled SoCs while preventing IP theft and counterfeiting.
“With MG26, we’re not just setting a new standard in multiprotocol wireless performance for battery-based, low-power smart home applications — we’re redefining what’s possible for the future of IoT connectivity with Matter,” said Jacob Alamat, senior vice president for the Home and Life business unit at Silicon Labs.”
The concurrent multiprotocol capabilities of the SoC enable the integration of various Smart Home and Building devices, such as LED lighting, switches, sensors, and locks, into both Matter and Zigbee networks simultaneously. This allows users to automate and create routines that incorporate more devices across different ecosystems.
The MG26 SoC family delivers higher compute power in a multicore format with an ARM® Cortex®-M33 CPU and dedicated cores for the radio and security subsystems, freeing up the main core for customer applications.
An embedded accelerator delivers AI/ML capabilities to enhance performance in critical IoT tasks like predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, keyword detection, and vision. Embedded AI/ML hardware acceleration enables up to 8x faster processing of machine learning algorithms using as little as 1/6th the power compared to running on the CPU. The new AI/ML Developer Journey from Silicon Labs provides an easy on-ramp for developers to start building new models to take advantage of this processing power.
Compared to the MG24 device family, MG26 devices boast double the Flash, RAM, and GPIO capacity. This allows IoT device builders to develop advanced edge applications that leverage larger, more accurate machine learning models for improved performance. It also enables the processing of larger machine learning workloads like higher resolution vision.
The MG26 SoC family provide best-in-class security with Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ and ARM TrustZone, compliant with all Matter security requirements. Using Silicon Labs Custom Part Manufacturing Service, MG26 devices can also be programmed with customer Matter device attestation certificate (DAC), security keys and other features in the fabrication process on demand, further hardening them against vulnerabilities.Further, secure OTA firmware updates in conjunction with Secure Boot prevent the installation of malicious software and allow for vulnerability patching.
Austrian smart lock manufacturer Nuki, which will enter the U.S. market in 2025, chose Silicon Labs as Matter partner for their newest Smart Lock to achieve reliable, efficient connectivity. It’s Nuki’s first electronic lock that’s not only compatible with European doors but also with US deadbolts. The smart locks operate for extended periods without frequent battery replacements, support various wireless protocols using Matter, and ensure seamless connectivity to home networks.
“Silicon Labs’s Matter-ready SoCs enable us to bring super compact, battery-driven devices with parallel support for several communication protocols to the market,” said Jürgen Pansy, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Nuki. “Our latest innovation, the award-winning Smart Lock, supports Matter via Thread using Silicon Labs hardware that saves energy and space in the lock’s design to allow for additional connectivity integrations like Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi.”
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