Silicon Labs has announced that its MG21 2.4 GHz wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) has been chosen by SONOFF for its new ZBMicro smart switch, the Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adaptor.
The ZBMicro represents a significant advancement in smart home technology. Serving as a smart switch for USB devices and a Zigbee router with support for fast charging, the ZBMicro enhances connectivity and convenience in modern smart homes.
“Silicon Labs is an ideal partner for SONOFF, providing industry-leading wireless connectivity products and solutions that meet our needs for RF performance, intelligence, security, reliability, and low-power consumption, to help us create smart home products with diverse features,” said Jerry Shi, COO of SONOFF. “In the future, we will continue to work with excellent partners like Silicon Labs to create more market-leading smart home products.”
The MG21 SoC from Silicon Labs is specifically designed for Zigbee applications, providing numerous benefits for the ZBMicro, including outstanding output power, robust RF performance, enhanced processing capability, and more. As part of Silicon Labs’ Series 2, the multi-protocol MG21 SoC supports various IoT protocols such as Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth Mesh.
It offers superior processing power, RF performance, and power efficiency. Additionally, the MG21 SoC features Silicon Labs’ Secure Vault IoT security, meeting PSA Level 3 certification, which significantly reduces IoT security vulnerabilities and ensures the safe and stable operation of devices.
“We are pleased to see ZBMicro utilising our MG21 SoC to deliver significant progress in device connectivity, convenience and style, simplifying and enhancing the smart home experience for users,” said Colin Cureton, Vice President, Home Business, at Silicon Labs. “Smart home is not only an important application area of IoT, but also a key focus area for Silicon Labs. Silicon Labs has utilised our deep experience and technological advantages in the IoT to launch multiple SoCs to help smart home manufacturers create better products that are popular in the market.”
The ZBMicro combines sleek design with advanced features to improve user convenience and connectivity. It functions both as a smart switch for USB devices and a Zigbee router, allowing users to control USB devices remotely via a dedicated app while extending their Zigbee network’s capabilities. The USB 2.0 data transfer capabilities ensure efficient data transmission. Moreover, when used with a fast-charging adapter and power cable, it supports fast charging for mobile devices, adding to its functionality.
Integrating Silicon Labs’ MG21 SoC, the ZBMicro stands out in smart technology. This state-of-the-art SoC features impressive output power of up to +20 dBm, ensuring robust signal transmission. The strong RF performance of the MG21 ensures reliable connectivity, while its rapid data processing capabilities facilitate swift information transmission.
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