Silicon Labs recently launched the Thread networking solution, which offers developers a straightforward way to develop Thread-compliant products for the Internet of Things (IoT), including thermostats, wireless sensor networks, and more. Thread provides a standards-based, low-power mesh networking solution based on IP. It enables secure and scalable Internet connectivity for battery-powered devices in connected environments. 
Silicon Labs offers a variety of mesh-networking SoCs and a common development platform for both ZigBee and Thread solutions. With the Silicon Labs Thread stack, EM35xx wireless SoC platform, and hardware and software tools, you can seemlessly migrate from ZigBee to Thread via over-the-air (OTA) upgrades. Silicon Labs’ hardware and software roadmap enable multi-protocol, multi-band 2.4-GHz and sub-GHz wireless connectivity for the IoT.
Silicon Labs offers essential development and debugging tools. Its AppBuilder tool simplifies and accelerates the development of IP-based mesh networking applications. With AppBuilder you configure mesh networking applications for Thread protocol using Silicon Labs’ application framework. A Silicon Labs Desktop Network Analyzer tool provides complete visibility of all wireless networking activity by using the unique packet trace port available in Silicon Labs’ mesh networking SoCs.
The Silicon Labs Thread software stack and sample application are available at no charge if you have a registered EM35x-DEV development kit. The EM35x-DEV kits provide a common platform for both ZigBee and Thread development, allowing you to address multiple markets. Thread modules are available now from Silicon Labs’s ecosystem partners, including California Eastern Labs (CEL) and Telegesis.
Source: Silicon Labs
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