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EFR32xG12/13 Wireless Gecko Multi-Protocol IoT Connectivity

Silicon Labs offers its EFR32xG12/13 wireless Gecko system-on-chip delivering multi-protocol IoT connectivity

Image of Silicon Labs' EFR32xG12/13 Wireless Gecko Multi-Protocol IoT ConnectivitySilicon Labs' EFR32xG12/13 wireless Gecko simplifies connectivity now and in the future. The wireless Gecko SoC provides up to 1024 K Flash and 256 K RAM, enough memory to run multiple protocols, applications, and an RTOS, while still providing enough Flash to support field upgrades with over-the-air software updates to support application enhancements and evolving protocol needs in the field. Add superior RF performance and robust wireless software stacks and the user can deliver more reliable, differentiated products to market fast.

Features
  • G12 parts are available with up to 1024 K Flash; up to 256 K RAM memory 
  • G13 parts are available with up to 512 K Flash; 64 K of RAM
  • Peripherals (4 x USART, 2 x I2C, timers, 2 x 32-bit pulse counters)
  • Lower sleep currents down to 1.5 µA
  • Improved 2.4 GHz sensitivity -95 dBm (BLE), -102 dBm (802.15.4)
  • Improved sub-GHz performance
  • 2 Mbps BLE (BT 5.0 enhancement)
  • Captouch for user interface
  • LESENSE for lower power sensors
  • Cryptographic accelerator block dedicated to radio
  • Enables DC/DC to startup at fixed voltage to power external ICs
  • Voltage range from 1.8 V to 3.8 V
Applications Image of Silicon Labs' Wireless Gecko IoT Connectivity Portfolio
  • Wearables
  • Fitness and health
  • Home automation
  • Lighting
  • Industrial automation
  • Smart meters

Development Boards

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityView Details
EFR32MG12 2.4GHZ MESH KITSLWSTK6000BEFR32MG12 2.4GHZ MESH KIT133 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32BG12 2.4GHZ BOARDSLWRB4103AEFR32BG12 2.4GHZ BOARD50 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32MG12 2.4GHZ BOARDSLWRB4161AEFR32MG12 2.4GHZ BOARD19 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32MG12 2.4GHZ BOARDSLWRB4162AEFR32MG12 2.4GHZ BOARD41 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32MG12 2400/868 MHZ BOARDSLWRB4163AEFR32MG12 2400/868 MHZ BOARD94 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32MG12 2400/915 MHZ BOARDSLWRB4164AEFR32MG12 2400/915 MHZ BOARD318 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32FG12 2400/915 MHZ BOARDSLWRB4253AEFR32FG12 2400/915 MHZ BOARD44 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32FG12 2400/868 MHZ BOARDSLWRB4254AEFR32FG12 2400/868 MHZ BOARD14 - ImmediateView Details

EFR32xG12/13 Wireless Gecko Multi-Protocol IoT Connectivity

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityView Details
IC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFNEFR32BG13P732F512GM48-BIC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFN0View Details
IC RF 802.15.4 48VFQFNEFR32FG13P232F512GM48-BIC RF 802.15.4 48VFQFN0View Details
IC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFNEFR32MG13P733F512GM48-BIC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFN0View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR EFR32MG13SLWRB4158AEVAL BOARD FOR EFR32MG130View Details
EFR32MG13 2400/868 MHZ 10 DBMDUASLWRB4167AEFR32MG13 2400/868 MHZ 10 DBMDUA15 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32FG13 2400/915 MHZ 19 DBMDUASLWRB4255AEFR32FG13 2400/915 MHZ 19 DBMDUA0View Details
EFR32 BLUE GECKO BLUETOOTH STARTSLWSTK6020BEFR32 BLUE GECKO BLUETOOTH START6 - ImmediateView Details
IC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFNEFR32BG13P532F512GM48-BIC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFN0View Details
IC RF ISM<1GHZ 48VFQFNEFR32FG13P231F512GM48-BIC RF ISM<1GHZ 48VFQFN0View Details
IC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFNEFR32MG13P732F512GM48-BIC RF TXRX+MCU 802.15.4 48VFQFN0View Details
EVAL BOARD FOR EFR32BG13SLWRB4104AEVAL BOARD FOR EFR32BG1388 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32MG13 2400 MHZ 10 DBMRADIO BSLWRB4159AEFR32MG13 2400 MHZ 10 DBMRADIO B5 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32MG13 2400 MHZ 19 DBMRADIO BSLWRB4168AEFR32MG13 2400 MHZ 19 DBMRADIO B36 - ImmediateView Details
EFR32FG13 2400/868 MHZ 10 DBMDUASLWRB4256AEFR32FG13 2400/868 MHZ 10 DBMDUA5 - ImmediateView Details
IC RF TXRX+MCU BLUETOOTH 48VFQFNEFR32BG12P432F1024GM48-BIC RF TXRX+MCU BLUETOOTH 48VFQFN0View Details
Updated: 2017-06-14
Published: 2017-03-13

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