Thread Networking Solutions

Thread solves the challenges of IP connectivity from the edge to the cloud, by leveraging self-healing mesh features, native IPv6 based connectivity and state of the art security with a multitude of application-layer choices for connected devices. As a founding board member of the Thread Group, we help accelerate time-to-market with proven mesh networking hardware and certified software solutions using the popular OpenThread open-source implementation.

Developing for Matter over Thread?

In today’s feature packed IoT devices, wireless coexistence is necessary. It’s also exceedingly complex. Our Thread portfolio features industry leading modules and SoCs as well as software solutions, including Matter, to provide a system-level approach to application development.

Matter drives the convergence between the major IoT ecosystems to create one easy, reliable, and secure wireless protocol to connect all IoT devices and networks. Learn more about developing for Matter over Thread.

Featured Thread Products

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Optimized Multiprotocol Wireless SoC for LED Lighting Applications

Coming Soon: SiMG301 is optimized for LED Lighting and mains powered mesh networks, while providing high-performance compute and our most secure wireless platform.
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Highest Performance Multiprotocol Wireless SoC

The EFR32MG26 provides the best combination of Flash, RAM, and GPIO, together with higher performance RF, providing the most robust and feature rich solution for low power mesh networks.
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High-Performance, Low-Power SoC for mesh End Devices

The EFR32MG24 is a cost effective solution for low-power mesh networks that provide the longest battery life while still providing robust and reliable communication.
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Wireless SoC for Line Powered End Devices, Gateways, and Hubs

EFR32MG21 is optimized for line powered end devices, gateways, and hubs while providing high-performance RF with best in class coexistence features.
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Thread Kits and Boards

Pro Kits (2) Modular kits for software development and feature evaluation of IoT devices
XG24-PK6009A EFR32xG24 Pro Kit +10 dBm MSRP $179.00
XG24-PK6010A EFR32xG24 Pro Kit +20 dBm MSRP $179.00
Starter Kits (3) Modular kits for software development and feature evaluation of IoT devices
SLWSTK6006A EFR32xG21 Wireless Gecko Starter Kit MSRP $479.00
SLWSTK6023A EFR32xG21 Bluetooth Starter Kit MSRP $99.00
SLWSTK6102A xGM210P Wireless Module Starter Kit MSRP $320.00
Development Kits (1) Full-featured application development kits
XG24-DK2601B EFR32xG24 Dev Kit MSRP $79.00
Radio Boards (13) Wireless starter kit plug-in boards featuring specific SoC or module wireless devices
SLWRB4180B EFR32xG21A Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +20 dBm Radio Board MSRP $49.00
SLWRB4181B EFR32xG21A Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board MSRP $49.00
SLWRB4181C EFR32xG21B Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board with Secure Vault MSRP $49.00
SLWRB4308C xGM210PB Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +20 dBm Radio Board with Secure Vault MSRP $49.00
SLWRB4308D xGM210PB Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board with Secure Vault MSRP $49.00
SLWRB4309B xGM210L Wireless Gecko 2.4 GHz +12.5 dBm Radio Board MSRP $49.00
XG24-RB4186C EFR32xG24 Wireless 2.4 GHz +10 dBm Radio Board MSRP $39.00
XG24-RB4187C EFR32xG24 Wireless 2.4 GHz +20 dBm Radio Board MSRP $39.00
XG24-RB4188A EFR32xG24 Wireless 2.4 GHz +20 dBm Antenna Diversity Radio Board MSRP $49.00
XGM240-RB4316A xGM240P +10 dBm Module Radio Board MSRP $49.00
XGM240-RB4317A xGM240P +20 dBm Module Radio Board MSRP $49.00

Thread Software Development

Silicon Labs Thread software includes industry-leading software stacks and development tools for Thread applications. In conjunction with modules, SoCs and reference designs for Thread from Silicon Labs, developers can use software and tools from Silicon Labs to quickly and reliably:

  • Develop multi-node mesh networks
  • Monitor and debug multiple nodes simultaneously
  • Visually analyze system performance

  Silicon Labs is a founding board member of the Thread Group with numerous successful customer deployments of mesh networking solutions based on 802.15.4 and Zigbee. Registered customers of the kits can access the Thread SDK and development tools through Simplicity Studio



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Secure, smart home solutions for Thread

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What is Thread?

Silicon Labs is the vendor of choice for OEMs developing Thread networking into their products. The Silicon Labs 802.15.4 platform is the most integrated, complete and feature rich solution available for Thread — a family of Wireless SoCs, based on Arm® Cortex® processor and 2.4 GHz transceiver, together the most reliable, scalable and advanced software and supported by best-in-class development tools.

Thread is an IPv6-based mesh networking protocol designed as a reliable, low-power, secure and scalable networking solution for connecting Things to the IoT. As a founding board member of the Thread Group, Silicon Labs helps accelerate time to market with proven mesh networking hardware and software solutions.

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Works With 2025

Where Innovation Meets Implementation

Works With, now in its 6th year, has become the premier IoT developer event, bringing together device manufacturers, wireless experts, engineers, and business leaders from around the world. With a carefully curated agenda designed to accelerate the advancement of IoT innovations for smart homes, smart cities, healthcare, as well as commercial and industrial environments, Works With is where the biggest names in our industry share and discover the latest trends and technologies that are making our lives safer, smarter, and more connected.

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