Texas Instruments (TI) has launched two Matter-enabled software development kits (SDKs) for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline adoption of the Matter protocol in IoT applications. The MCU software kits enable engineers to develop secure ultra-low battery-powered smart home and industrial automation applications that connect devices across proprietary ecosystems.
TI said the software builds on the company’s participation with the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which developed the Matter connectivity standard, and innovation in the 2.4-GHz connectivity space. The company also is a contributor within the Thread Group and is a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Designed to accelerate IoT development, Matter “runs on Thread and Wi-Fi network layers and uses Bluetooth Low Energy for commissioning, allowing devices from different ecosystems to communicate, even if they are manufactured by different brands,” said TI.
(Source: Texas Instruments)
Engineers can use the new software kits and SimpleLink wireless MCUs such as the CC3235SF and CC2652R7 to reduce standby power consumption by up to 70% in Thread applications compared to competing devices, extending battery life up to four years while using five-second polling, said TI. For long-range connectivity applications, the integrated power amplifier in these wireless MCUs consume 101 mA at +20 dBm, which TI said is the industry’s lowest power consumption, delivering a further reduction in battery power consumption at higher output power.
In addition, for Matter-enabled Wi-Fi applications, TI’s dual-band, multilayer security approach protects device data and provides protection against cyberthreats without the need for additional external components.
The LaunchPad development kits for Thread LP-CC2652R7 ($39.99) and Wi-Fi LP-CC3235SF (US$54.99) are available now. The CC2652R7 and CC3235SF are available through TI and authorized distributors, with prices starting at $3.01 and $4.53, respectively, both in quantities of 1,000.
TI offers several resources to help with design and development including the TI E2E Wireless Connectivity design support forums, the TI Matter Technology Demo: Unified Standard for Connected Objects video, and FAQ guides, available in the forum.
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