All items tagged with Silicon Labs (31)

Skyworks Solutions Acquires the Infrastructure and Automotive Business of Silicon Labs

April 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks Solutions Acquires the Infrastructure and Automotive Business of Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its Infrastructure & Automotive (I&A) business to Skyworks Solutions, in order to focus on the wireless connectivity market. The $2.75 billion transaction includes Silicon Labs’ power/isolation, timing and broadcast products, intellectual property and associated employees. Silicon Labs also announced Matt Johnson has been appointed President. Tyson Tuttle will continue as CEO.

Silicon Labs Enhances Popular Si479xx Automotive Tuner Family with Software-Defined Radio Technology

July 29, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs Enhances Popular Si479xx Automotive Tuner Family with Software-Defined Radio Technology

Silicon Labs has introduced new hybrid software-defined radio (SDR) tuners, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing need of automotive radio manufacturers to support all global digital radio standards with a common platform. In addition to introducing new DRM-capable tuners, Silicon Labs is enhancing its Si4790x/1x/5x/6x automotive tuners with unique “SDR-friendly” technology, effectively transforming these devices into hybrid SDR tuners.

Silicon Labs' Wireless Xpress Modules Deliver Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi Connectivity with Zero Programming

September 20, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs' Wireless Xpress Modules Deliver Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi Connectivity with Zero Programming

Silicon Labs now offers a new Wireless Xpress solution to help developers get connected applications, including wireless audio, running in a day, with no software development necessary. Silicon Labs' Wireless Xpress provides a configuration-based development experience with everything developers need including certified Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (LE) and Wi-Fi modules, integrated protocol stacks and easy-to-use tools.

Silicon Labs Completes Acquisition of Sigma Designs' Z-Wave Business

April 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs Completes Acquisition of Sigma Designs' Z-Wave Business

Silicon Labs and Sigma Designs announced the completion of Silicon Labs' acquisition of Sigma Designs' Z-Wave business, including a team of approximately 100 employees, for $240 million in an all-cash transaction. Z-Wave is a leading mesh networking technology for the smart home. More than 2,400 certified, interoperable Z-Wave devices are available from the thriving Z-Wave Alliance of more than 700 manufacturers and service providers worldwide.

New CP2615 USB-to-I2S Bridge Chip from Silicon Labs for Simple Digital Audio Designs

April 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New CP2615 USB-to-I2S Bridge Chip from Silicon Labs for Simple Digital Audio Designs

Silicon Labs has introduced a fixed-function audio bridge device that provides a simple, turnkey solution for transferring digital audio data between the universal serial bus (USB) and integrated inter-IC sound (I2S) serial bus interfaces. The new CP2615 digital audio bridge simplifies USB-to-I2S connectivity and accelerates time to market for a wide range of power-sensitive, space-constrained USB audio applications based on Android, Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems, including headphones, headsets, speakers, and others.

New Wireless Gecko Bluetooth 5-Compliant SoCs Help Developers Tackle Multiprotocol Design Challenges

March 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Wireless Gecko Bluetooth 5-Compliant SoCs Help Developers Tackle Multiprotocol Design Challenges

Silicon Labs announced a major expansion of its Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio, making it easier for developers of all skill levels to add versatile multiprotocol switching capabilities to increasingly complex applications. The new EFR32xG12 SoCs support a broader range of multiprotocol, multiband use cases for home automation, connected lighting, wearables and industrial applications.

Bluetooth World 2017 to Pave the Way for Bluetooth 5 Introduction

February 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth World 2017 to Pave the Way for Bluetooth 5 Introduction

Bluetooth World 2017 brings together 1000+ developers, executives and start-ups on a busy exhibition floor to promote innovation, with conference and development sessions focused on Bluetooth development and applications. Bluetooth World, 28-29 March 2017, intends to provide participants with all the information and contacts that companies need to develop, test and market a Bluetooth 5 enabled product.

Smart Home Reference Designs from Silicon Labs Accelerate Development of IoT Connected Devices

December 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Smart Home Reference Designs from Silicon Labs Accelerate Development of IoT Connected Devices

Silicon Labs has launched two new wireless occupancy sensor and smart outlet reference designs for the home automation market. The FCC and UL pre-certified reference designs include all of the hardware, firmware and software tools required to create feature-rich, future-proofed connected home products based on Silicon Labs’ ZigBee “Golden Unit” Home Automation (HA 1.2) software stack and multiprotocol Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio.

Silicon Labs Introduces New Bluetooth Solution and SDK for Apple HomeKit Development

November 30, 2016 by Cristina Costa

Silicon Labs Introduces New Bluetooth Solution and SDK for Apple HomeKit Development

Silicon Labs has introduced a Bluetooth software solution that enables developers to efficiently create Apple HomeKit-enabled accessories. Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth solution with HomeKit support is pre-tested by Apple. Available as a library with clean, easy-to-use APIs, the Bluetooth 4.2-compliant software is pre-tested and certified by Apple to provide accessory developers with a low-risk solution that accelerates time-to-market.

Silicon Labs Introduces World’s Smallest Bluetooth SiP Module

November 8, 2016 by Cristina Costa

Silicon Labs Introduces World’s Smallest Bluetooth SiP Module

Silicon Labs has introduced the industry’s smallest Bluetooth low energy system-in-package (SiP) module with a built-in chip antenna, offering a complete, cost-effective connectivity solution with no compromises in performance. Available in a tiny 6.5 mm x 6.5 mm package, the BGM12x Blue Gecko SiP module enables developers to miniaturize IoT designs by minimizing the PCB footprint including the antenna clearance area to 51 mm2.

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