Silicon Labs announced the release of the SiWx917Y ultra-low power Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 5.4 modules.
The modules are an extension of the Series 2 platform and are designed to help device makers with streamlining the complex development and certification process for Wi-Fi 6 devices.
The release of the modules comes as the continued growth of IoT devices is driving the requirements for more efficient and secure Wi-Fi solutions. Wi-Fi enabled low-power IoT applications, in particular, are increasing up to one billion units annuallly.
The new SiWx917Y modules deliver breakthrough power efficiency while providing robust wireless connectivity, advanced security, and a full-featured application processor, reducing design challenges, product size, costs, and time-to-revenue for device makers. Pre-certified for global regulatory standards and equipped with an optimised antenna, the SiWx917Y modules eliminate the need for lengthy RF optimsation and certifications.
“Wi-Fi for IoT has evolved significantly, creating exciting opportunities for innovation. To help end device makers accelerate their full potential, we developed the SiWx917Y Wi-Fi 6 modules,” explained Irvind Ghai, Vice President of Wi-Fi Solutions at Silicon Labs. “These pre-certified modules offer a streamlined solution, enabling manufacturers to easily integrate cutting-edge connectivity into their devices and focus on actual solution differentiation while reducing development costs.”
The modules are suitable for low-power Wi-Fi applications across industries, including smart homes, building automation, healthcare devices, industrial sensors, and asset tracking.
Key features include:
- Ultra-low power Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with intelligent power management
- Dual-core architecture with dedicated application and wireless processors
- Support for Matter protocol over Wi-Fi
- Integrated antenna, RF pin and worldwide RF certifications
- Multiple configurations and operational for design flexibility
The modules’ intelligent power management enables connected sleep mode with as low as 20μA current with Target Wake Time (TWT) and 60-second keep-alive interval. This enables IoT devices like smart locks, thermostats, smart cameras, video doorbells, and industrial sensors to achieve multi-year battery life. The integrated ARM Cortex-M4 processor, large memory, and peripherals also enable sophisticated edge processing capabilities.
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