AUSTIN, Texas, April 9
Silicon Labs, a leading provider of secure and intelligent wireless technology, has announced the launch of its new xG26 family of Wireless SoCs and MCUs.
This high-performance device family, consisting of the multiprotocol MG26 SoC, the Bluetooth LE BG26 SoC, and the PG26 MCU, is designed to future-proof IoT devices against the most demanding emerging applications, such as Matter.
Empowering IoT Device Manufacturers
The xG26 family is built to meet the increasing requirements of users across various sectors, from consumer to industrial. With double the Flash, RAM, and GPIO capacity compared to the xG24 device family, the xG26 empowers device manufacturers to develop advanced edge applications with confidence that their current designs will meet tomorrow's demands.
Key Features of the xG26 Family
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Enhanced Performance: The xG26 family boasts a multicore format with an ARM® Cortex®-M33 CPU and dedicated cores for radio and security subsystems, freeing up the main core for customer applications.
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Embedded AI/ML Acceleration: The Matrix Vector AI/ML hardware accelerator enables up to 8x faster processing of machine learning algorithms using as little as 1/6th the power, achieving greater energy efficiency.
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Best-in-Class Security: Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ and ARM TrustZone provide robust security, while the Custom Part Manufacturing Service allows for hard-coding of customer-designed security keys during fabrication.
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2.4 GHz Wireless Connectivity: Leveraging Silicon Labs' proven software stacks for various 2.4 GHz wireless protocols, the xG26 family offers a best-in-class RF link budget that improves range and reduces transmission retries.
MG26: The Most Advanced SoC for Matter over Thread
As a leading contributor to the Matter standard, Silicon Labs designed the MG26 to be the most advanced SoC for Matter-enabled applications. With double the Flash and RAM capacity of its predecessor, the MG24, and the ability to connect to twice as many peripherals, the MG26 ensures that Matter devices remain interoperable and secure as the standard evolves.
Extending IoT Leadership with the xG26 Family
Silicon Labs, as one of the world's leading pure-play IoT companies, extends its leadership with the xG26 family. The BG26 Bluetooth SoC brings the same features optimized for Bluetooth LE and Bluetooth Mesh, while the PG26 MCU brings low-power intelligence to unconnected applications. Pin compatibility and shared development tools allow for seamless migration from other Silicon Labs Series 2 devices.
Conclusion
The xG26 family represents Silicon Labs' commitment to driving innovation in the IoT industry. By offering advanced performance, AI/ML acceleration, robust security, and seamless connectivity, Silicon Labs empowers device manufacturers to create cutting-edge IoT devices that meet the evolving demands of users across various sectors. With the xG26 family, Silicon Labs continues to lead the way in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world.
