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EFR32MG12P332F1024GM48-C

SiLEFR32MG12P332F1024GM48-C

Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs Mighty Gecko SoC widely used for Zigbee and Thread endpoints/gateways; a higher-performance alternative with strong vendor tooling and SDK support.
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Overview

The EFR32MG12P332F1024GM48-C is a Mighty Gecko System-on-Chip (SoC) from Silicon Labs, designed for wireless connectivity applications. It integrates an ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller with a 2.4GHz radio, supporting protocols like Bluetooth v5.0, Thread, and Zigbee. This SoC offers robust performance with 1MB of Flash and 256kB of RAM, making it suitable for a wide range of IoT devices.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC offers strong integrated security features including a hardware crypto accelerator and true random number generator, crucial for secure IoT applications. Its low-power modes (down to 2.56uA standby current) ensure extended battery life for portable devices. The integrated balun for 2.4 GHz simplifies RF design and reduces external component count.

Applications

Zigbee Endpoints and Gateways
Ideal for devices in a Zigbee mesh network, from simple sensors to more complex gateways, leveraging its protocol support and integrated radio.
Thread Network Devices
Suited for creating nodes in a Thread-based IoT network, benefiting from its robust ARM Cortex-M4 core and efficient radio capabilities.
Bluetooth 5.0 Low-Energy Devices
Enables the development of Bluetooth 5.0 LE applications, such as beacons, connected sensors, and other low-power wireless peripherals.
Smart Home and Building Automation
Powers smart home products like lighting controls, thermostats, and security devices that require reliable wireless communication.
Industrial IoT Sensors
Used in industrial settings for wireless sensor nodes, asset tracking, and monitoring due to its integrated security features and robust peripheral set.

Key Specifications

GPIO 31
Type TxRx + MCU
Protocol Bluetooth v5.0, Thread, Zigbee
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation 2FSK, 2GFSK, 4FSK, 4GFSK, ASK, BPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, GFSK, GMSK, MSK, OOK, OQPSK
Memory Size 1MB Flash, 256kB RAM
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 48-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 10dBm
Voltage - Supply 1.8V ~ 3.8V
Serial Interfaces I2C, I2S, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4, Bluetooth
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 48-QFN (7x7)

Getting Started

Silicon Labs provides comprehensive development tools including Simplicity Studio IDE, which offers project wizards, code examples, and debugging capabilities. Engineers can use the WSTK (Wireless Starter Kit) boards, such as the SLWSTK6061A, for rapid prototyping and evaluation. The Gecko SDK includes all necessary libraries and protocol stacks.

Also Consider

CC2652R1FRGZR TITexas Instruments - This is a multi-protocol 2.4 GHz wireless MCU from Texas Instruments, offering similar capabilities for Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth LE applications.

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