DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Enabling smarter connections to the world
around us, Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today introduced
new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread
SimpleLink™ wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline
adoption of the Matter protocol in Internet of Things (IoT)
applications. The software builds on TI's close involvement with
the Connectivity Standards Alliance and innovation in the 2.4-GHz
connectivity space.
Engineers can use the new software and wireless MCUs such as the
CC3235SF and CC2652R7 to create ultra-low-power and secure,
battery-powered smart home and industrial automation IoT
applications that seamlessly connect with devices across
proprietary ecosystems. Learn more about making connections
simpler, more secure and scalable with the foundation for connected
things in home and building automation applications at
www.ti.com/matter.
"In a matter of weeks, we're quickly seeing alliance members
building on the new capabilities of Matter and bringing innovation
to the ecosystem, in this case a streamlined approach for MCUs and
IoT applications over Wi-Fi and Thread," said Chris LaPre, Head of Technology at the
Connectivity Standards Alliance. "TI's new wireless MCUs for IoT
applications will help designers seamlessly and securely connect
with interoperable Matter devices."
TI will demonstrate the Matter protocol's ability to enable
smarter EV charging management at home in booth 157, Hall C4 at
electronica in Munich, Germany,
November 15-18. Visit
ti.com/electronica for more information.
"As a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water
technology, we are pleased to be a part of the alliance to drive
Matter forward in the HVAC business. At Grundfos, we strongly
believe that collaboration will be key to reaching our innovation
and sustainability goals," said Anders
Johanson, SVP and Head of Group Technology & Innovation,
Grundfos Holding A/S. "Our collaboration with TI to bring
low-power, Matter-enabled radio solutions to the market will play
an important role in delivering comfort to our end users and
reducing energy consumption in HVAC systems – helping reduce carbon
emissions"
What is the Matter protocol?
Matter is a royalty-free connectivity protocol developed by the
alliance, formerly the Zigbee Alliance. Matter runs on Thread and
Wi-Fi network layers and uses Bluetooth® Low Energy for
commissioning, allowing devices from different ecosystems to
communicate, even if they are manufactured by different brands. By
providing a unified application layer based on proven technologies,
manufacturers can leverage this open-source protocol to accelerate
IoT development.
As a board member of the alliance and one of the participants in
the development of Matter, TI can help engineers build wider and
more interconnected IoT ecosystems – overcoming current
compatibility challenges caused by otherwise fragmented ecosystems.
In addition to working alongside the alliance, TI is also a
contributor within the Thread Group and a member of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
Enhance system efficiency and security with Matter-enabled
SimpleLink wireless MCUs
New TI SimpleLink wireless MCUs can help designers reduce
standby power consumption up to 70% in Thread applications compared
to competing devices, extending battery life up to four years while
using five-second polling. For long-range connectivity
applications, the highly efficient integrated power amplifier in
these wireless MCUs enables reliable connectivity by consuming 101
mA at +20 dBm – the industry's lowest power consumption – further
reducing battery power consumption at higher output power.
Designers of Matter-enabled Wi-Fi applications can leverage TI's
dual-band, multilayer security approach to protect device data and
secure against cyberthreats without the need for additional
external components.
Integrate Matter easily with software and hardware
resources
Streamline your design of Matter-enabled applications by
connecting with our applications engineers through the TI E2E™
Wireless Connectivity design support forums or by watching
the video, "TI Matter Technology Demo: Unified Standard for
Connected Objects," to learn how TI wireless MCUs streamline Matter
connectivity. FAQ guides are also available on the TI E2E™ design
support forums for getting started with the CC2652R7 (Thread)
and CC3235SF (Wi-Fi).
Package, availability and pricing
Engineers can start prototyping today by requesting LaunchPad™
development kits for Thread LP-CC2652R7 (US$39.99) and Wi-Fi
LP-CC3235SF (US$54.99).
The CC2652R7 and the CC3235SF are now available
through TI and authorized distributors, with pricing in 1,000-unit
quantities starting at US$3.01 for
the CC2652R7 and US US$4.53 for the
CC3235SF.
Flexible connectivity solutions tested to match your design
needs
TI's breadth of connectivity products allows designers to choose
the right feature set for their applications, whether they are
deciding between wired or wireless, high bandwidth or signaling,
short or long range, or any other options that help drive
innovation in a connected application.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global
semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells
analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as
industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications
equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better
world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors
is alive today, as each generation of innovation builds upon the
last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable
and more affordable – making it possible for semiconductors to
go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering
Progress. It's what we do and have been doing for decades. Learn
more at TI.com.
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