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MGM210PA32JIA2R

SiLMGM210PA32JIA2R

Silicon Labs
802.15.4, Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.3, Thread, Zigbee® Transceiver Module 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz Integrated, Chip Surface Mount
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Overview

The MGM210PA32JIA2R is a powerful multi-protocol wireless module based on the EFR32MG21 Series 2 SoC, featuring an ARM Cortex-M33 core with FPU and 1024KB of flash memory. It supports Bluetooth 5.3, Zigbee, and OpenThread concurrently, providing a robust solution for high-performance mesh networking with 20dBm output power and an integrated chip antenna.

Why Choose This Part

This module offers superior link budget performance with -104.5dBm sensitivity and a massive 20dBm output power, ensuring extended range for indoor applications. It simplifies design by integrating the antenna and RF circuitry into a 12.9mm x 15mm package while maintaining low power consumption down to 5.1uA in EM2 DeepSleep.

Applications

Smart Home Hubs
Acting as a gateway that bridges Zigbee or Thread devices to a mobile app via Bluetooth.
Industrial Mesh Networking
Utilizing high output power and O-QPSK modulation for reliable data transmission in noisy environments.
Connected Lighting
Managing complex lighting arrays using PWM and integrated wireless stacks for local and remote control.
Secure IoT Endpoints
Leveraging hardware cryptographic acceleration and Secure Boot with Root of Trust for sensitive data protection.

Key Specifications

Protocol Bluetooth v5.3, Thread, Zigbee
Data Rate 2Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz
Modulation DSSS, GFSK, O-QPSK
Memory Size 1MB Flash, 96kB RAM
Sensitivity -104.5dBm
Antenna Type Integrated, Chip
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 31-SMD Module
Power - Output 20dBm
Voltage - Supply 1.71V ~ 3.8V
Serial Interfaces ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2S, IrDA, PWM, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4, Bluetooth
Utilized IC / Part EFR32MG21
Current - Receiving 9.1mA ~ 9.9mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Current - Transmitting 59.7mA ~ 181.3mA

Getting Started

Developers should use the Silicon Labs Simplicity Studio 5 IDE, which provides the Gecko SDK and network analyzers for debugging Zigbee and Bluetooth stacks. Hardware evaluation is best performed using the MGM210P Wireless Starter Kit (SLWSTK6102A) to verify RF performance and power profiles.

Also Consider

ESP32-WROOM-32E Espressif Systems - A cost-effective alternative if Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexistence is required alongside a high clock speed.