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EFR32MG21B010F1024IM32-BR

SiLEFR32MG21B010F1024IM32-BR

Silicon Labs
RF System on a Chip - SoC Mighty Gecko, QFN32, 2.4G, 10dB, mesh multiprotocol, 1024kB, 96kB(RAM), 20 GPIO
1,310 in stock

Overview

The EFR32MG21B010F1024IM32-BR is a high-performance Mighty Gecko Series 2 SoC designed for multiprotocol mesh networking including Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth Mesh. It features an ARM Cortex-M33 core running up to 80 MHz with a dedicated Secure Vault for enhanced hardware-level security. This variant provides 1024 kB of Flash and 96 kB of RAM in a compact 4x4 mm QFN32 package.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC integrates a 10 dBm radio and a hardware cryptography engine with Secure Vault technology, protecting against local and remote software attacks. The Series 2 architecture delivers significantly lower active current at 50.9 uA/MHz and provides a compact footprint for space-constrained IoT designs.

Applications

Smart Lighting Control
Enables robust mesh networking for indoor luminaires with high-temperature reliability and integrated security.
Home Automation Gateways
Acts as a central coordinator for Zigbee and Thread networks while maintaining low-power Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone provisioning.
Connected Security Sensors
Ideal for door/window sensors and PIR motion detectors requiring long battery life and encrypted communication.

Getting Started

Development is supported through the Silicon Labs Simplicity Studio IDE, which provides the wireless stacks and energy profiling tools. Engineers should use the Wireless Gecko Starter Kit (SLWSTK6006A) for initial prototyping and code development.

EFR32MG21 Family

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

Part Number Memory Interfaces Frequency Modulation RF Family/Standard Rx Current Stock
EFR32MG21B010F1024IM32-BR (this part) 1,310
EFR32MG21A020F1024IM32-B 1024k ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. 2.4GHz GFSK, O-QPSK Bluetooth 8.8mA 1,954
EFR32MG21B020F1024IM32-B 1MB I2C, I2S, SPI, IrD.. 2.4GHz DSSS, GFSK, O-QPSK 802.15.4, Bluetooth 8.8mA 2,302
EFR32MG21A020F768IM32-B 768k ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. 2.4GHz GFSK, O-QPSK Bluetooth 8.8mA 405
Also available as: EFR32MG21A020F1024IM32-BR, EFR32MG21A010F1024IM32-BR, EFR32MG21A020F768IM32, EFR32MG21B020F1024IM32-BR, EFR32MG21B020F512IM32-B, EFR32MG21B010F512IM32-B, EFR32MG21

Also Consider

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