Emerging IoT technology contributes to the growth of OEMs in various sectors as it helps collect massive amounts of data from multiple sources. Although it is complex to collect, process, and analyze this load of data, the blend of AI with the help of IoT has the power to revamp the operation of industries, businesses and economies.

Silicon Labs announced the BG24 and MG24 families of 2.4 GHz wireless SoCs for Bluetooth and Multiple-protocol operations, respectively, and a new software toolkit. 

The Zephyr Project announced a milestone with Baumer joining as a Platinum member and Infineon Technologies, Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc., Percepio, and Silicon Labs joining as Silver members. 

 Silicon Labs and Memfault announced their partnership integrating enhanced development and operations management tools with Silicon Labs’ EFR32 and EFM32 devices.

Silicon Labs announced that Z-Wave 800 system-on-chips (SoCs) and modules are now available for the Z-Wave smart home and automation ecosystem. Expanding the company’s Series 2 platform, the EFR32ZG23 (ZG23) SoCs and ZGM230S modules provide developers with sub-GHz connectivity for Z-Wave Mesh and Z-Wave Long Range, and can be used for smart home, multi-dwelling units (MDU), hospitality, and lighting applications, supporting both end devices and gateways.

Company president Matt Johnson will succeed Tyson Tuttle as chief executive officer in 2022.

Silicon Labs announced the completion of the divestiture of its Infrastructure & Automotive business to Skyworks Solutions for $2.75 billion in an all-cash asset transaction.