MG26 SoCs are now generally available,
providing developers with the highest performance and AI/ML
capabilities
AUSTIN,
Texas, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs
(NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology
for a more connected world, today announced that its MG26 family of
wireless SoCs is now generally available through Silicon Labs and
its distribution partners. As the industry's most advanced,
high-performance Matter and concurrent multiprotocol solution to
date, the MG26 SoC features double the Flash and RAM of other
Silicon Labs multiprotocol devices, advanced AI/ML processing, and
best-in-class security to empower developers to design future-proof
Matter applications.
"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. "This device empowers
developers to create smarter, safer, and more powerful solutions in
an increasingly connected world."
Further enhancing security through its Custom Part Manufacturing
Service (CPMS), Silicon Labs is the only Matter SoC device maker
that allows customers to customize 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.
MG26 SoC Powers Advanced IoT Applications and Matter
The MG26 SoC significantly advances Matter adoption with its
concurrent multiprotocol capabilities, enabling integration of
various Smart Home and Building devices like LED lighting,
switches, sensors, and locks into both Matter and Zigbee networks
simultaneously. This allows users to create automations and
routines that incorporate more devices across different ecosystem.
In addition, the MG26's AI/ML capabilities using its embedded
accelerator also enhance its performance in critical tasks like
predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, keyword detection,
vision, and more and more applications that span across the IoT. To
help developers build devices capable of running advanced IoT
applications, the MG26 family offers:
- Higher compute 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.
- Doubled Flash, RAM, and GPIO capacity compared to the
MG24 device family, allowing IoT device builders to develop
advanced edge applications that leverage larger, more accurate
machine learning models for improved performance. It also allows
for the processing of larger machine learning workloads like higher
resolution vision.
- Embedded AI/ML hardware acceleration, enabling up to 8x
faster processing of machine learning algorithms using as little as
1/6th the power compared to running on the CPU. Silicon Labs' new
AI/ML Developer Journey provides an easy on-ramp for developers to
start building new models to take advantage of this processing
power.
- 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.
- Secure OTA firmware updates in conjunction with Secure Boot
prevent the installation of malicious software and allow for
vulnerability patching.
- Concurrent Multiprotocol, enabling the ability to run
both Zigbee and Matter over Thread at the same time, simplifying
SKU management for the product manufacturer and ease of use for the
end user.
- Industry-leading RF performance to energy-efficiency
ratio, with transmission power of up to +19.5 dBm and
world-leading receiver sensitivity with ultra-low TX, RX, and sleep
currents enable long-life battery-powered IoT devices with superior
wireless performance.
Setting the Industry Standard for Developing with
Matter
Consumers want Matter devices that are secure, interoperable,
and easy to use. 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. This is Nuki's first electronic lock that's not only
compatible with European doors, but also with US deadbolts. Silicon
Labs Matter-ready SoCs enable Nuki's smart locks to operate for
extended periods without frequent battery replacements, support
various wireless protocols using Matter, and ensure seamless
connectivity to home networks.
"Silicon Labs' 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."
Silicon Labs Leads the Way in Matter Expansion
Since its early announcement in 2024, MG26 has been recognized
globally for its impressive capabilities, winning industry awards
such as the Embedded Computing Design's Best in Show Award, IoT
Evolution World's 2024 Product of the Year, and AspenCore
World Electronics Achievement Award.
The Matter ecosystem is anticipated to experience significant
growth, driven by new device types, enhanced security, and industry
collaboration. As the leading semiconductor code contributor
to Matter, Silicon Labs is proud to be part of this expansion.
Learn more about how to develop cutting-edge Matter- and
AI/ML-enable devices using Silicon Labs below:
- The Silicon Labs Matter Developer Journey
- The Silicon Labs AI/ML Developer Journey
- Register for the March 18 Tech
Talk introducing the MG26
- Silicon Labs Wi-Fi SoCs with Matter support: SiWG917
To purchase or get more information on Silicon Labs' MG26 SoCs,
click here.
About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs is a trailblazer in
wireless connectivity for the Internet of Things. Its integrated
hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, and
unmatched ecosystem support make Silicon Labs the ideal long-term
partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, and home and
life applications. Silicon Labs leads the industry in high
performance, low power, and security with support for the broadest
set of multi-protocol solutions.
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