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EFR32MG12P132F1024GM48-CR

SiLEFR32MG12P132F1024GM48-CR

Silicon Labs
RF System on a Chip - SoC Mighty Gecko SoC QFN48 2.4 G 10 dB mesh multi-protocol 1024 kB 128 kB (RAM) 31GPIO
14,880 in stock

Overview

The EFR32MG12P132F1024GM48-CR is a Mighty Gecko System on a Chip (SoC) designed for mesh multi-protocol wireless applications. It integrates a 2.4 GHz radio with 10 dBm output power, a powerful microcontroller, and ample memory. This SoC is optimized for low-power operation in connected devices.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC offers excellent RF performance at 2.4 GHz with a 10 dBm output power, enabling robust wireless links for mesh networks. The integrated 1024 kB flash and 128 kB RAM provide sufficient resources for complex applications. Its multi-protocol support allows for flexible design choice across various wireless standards.

Applications

Smart Home Devices
Ideal for smart lighting, door locks, thermostats, and other connected home devices requiring reliable mesh networking (e.g., Zigbee, Thread).
Building Automation
Suitable for commercial building management systems, including HVAC control, access control, and sensor networks.
Industrial IoT Nodes
Can be used in industrial sensor nodes, asset tracking, and remote monitoring applications that benefit from mesh connectivity.
Wearable Electronics
Its low power consumption and integrated radio make it suitable for various wearable devices needing wireless connectivity.
Connected Lighting
Provides the necessary processing and wireless capabilities for advanced connected lighting solutions, including dimming and color control.

Getting Started

Silicon Labs provides the Simplicity Studio IDE, which offers comprehensive tools for EFR32 development, including code examples and configuration utilities. Evaluation kits such as the Mighty Gecko Starter Kit are available to facilitate rapid prototyping and testing.

EFR32MG12 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number GPIO Package Tx Power Stock
EFR32MG12P132F1024GM48-CR (this part) 14,880
EFR32MG12P332F1024GM48-C 31 VFQFN-48 10dBm 880
EFR32MG12P433F1024GM48-CR 31 VFQFN-48 20dBm 7,411
EFR32MG12P433F1024GL125 65 VFBGA-125 20dBm 4,780
Also available as: EFR32MG12P432F1024GL125, EFR32MG12P432F1024IM48-CR, EFR32MG12P432F1024GM48-CR, EFR32MG12

Also Consider

ESP32-WROOM-32D Espressif Systems - For designs that require Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE connectivity, the ESP32-WROOM-32D module offers a cost-effective and widely adopted alternative, though typically not for mesh.
STM32WB55CGU6 STMicroelectronics - This is a dual-core microcontroller with integrated Bluetooth LE 5.0 and Zigbee 3.0 support, providing a strong alternative for multi-protocol applications from another vendor.