Wireless Gecko IoT Connectivity Portfolio
Build. Connect. New Protocol? No Problem.
Make sure your devices are ready for whatever comes next. Update a protocol? No problem. Add another protocol? No sweat. The EFR32 Wireless Gecko simplifies connectivity now and in the future. The new Wireless Gecko has more memory and offers features including over-the-air software updates to support application enhancements and evolving protocol needs in the field. Take advantage of a multiprotocol software and wireless SoCs with an integrated ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU to introduce Bluetooth® low energy technology (BLE), Zigbee®, Thread, and proprietary wireless connectivity to get to production faster.
| Bluetooth Low Energy | Zigbee | Thread | Proprietary 2.4 GHz and Sub-GHz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Topology | P2P, Star | Mesh | Mesh | P2P, Star, Extended Star, Direct |
| Network Size | 2 ~ 10 | 250 + | 250 + | 64 - 2048 |
| Line-of-Sight Range | 1600 m | 585 m | 585 m | 585 m (2.4 GHz) - 7000 m (sub-GHz) |
| Data Rate | Up to 2 Mbps | 250 kbps | 250 kbps | Up to 2 Mbps |
| Flash | 128 - 1024 kB | 256 - 1024 kB | 256 - 1024 kB | 128 - 1024 kB |
| IP Support | No | No | Yes | No |
| Application Examples | Wearables Fitness/Health Home Automation Lighting |
Home Automation |
Home Automation |
Smart Metering Industrial Automation Home Control Electronic Shelf Labels Asset Tracking Street Lighting |