Silicon Labs

{{Infobox company

| name = Silicon Laboratories, Inc.

| logo = Silicon Labs 2015.svg

| type = Public

| traded_as = {{unbulleted list|{{NASDAQ|SLAB}}|S&P 400 component}}

| founders = {{unbulleted list|Nav Sooch|Dave Welland|Jeff Scott}}

| key_people = Matt Johnson (CEO)
Nav Sooch (chairman)

| industry = Semiconductors

| products = {{unbulleted list|Microcontrollers|Sensors}}

| revenue = {{decrease}} US$584 million (2024)

| operating_income = {{nowrap |{{decrease}} −US$165 million (2024)}}

| net_income = {{nowrap |{{decrease}} −US$191 million (2024)}}

| assets = {{decrease}} US$1.22 billion (2024)

| equity = {{decrease}} US$1.08 billion (2024)

| num_employees = 1,889 (2024)

| homepage = {{URL|silabs.com}}

| foundation = {{start date and age|1996}}

| location_city = Austin, Texas, United States

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Silicon Laboratories, Inc., commonly referred to as Silicon Labs, is a fabless global technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductors, other silicon devices and software, which it sells to electronics design engineers and manufacturers in Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure worldwide.

It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States. The company focuses on microcontrollers (MCUs) and wireless system on chips (SoCs) and modules. The company also produces software stacks including firmware libraries and protocol-based software, and a free software development platform called Simplicity Studio.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/technical-articles/the-efm8-series-from-silicon-laboratories-a-powerful-new-embedded-developme/|title=The EFM8 Series from Silicon Laboratories: A Powerful New Embedded Development Platform|website=www.allaboutcircuits.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}

Silicon Labs was founded in 1996 and two years later released its first product, an updated DAA design that enabled manufacturers to reduce the size and cost of a modem.{{Cite web|url=https://www.edn.com/electronics-news/4334468/Mixed-signal-designers-find-the-right-mix|title=Mixed-signal designers find the right mix|last=Arensman|first=Russ|website=EDN|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}} During its first three years, the company focused on RF and CMOS integration, and developed the world's first CMOS RF synthesizer for mobile phones which was released in 1999. Following the appointment of Tyson Tuttle as the CEO in 2012,{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1261302|title=Tuttle replaces Sayiner as CEO at Silicon Labs|last=Leopold|first=George|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}} Silicon Labs has increasingly focused on developing technologies for the IoT market,{{Cite web|url=http://www.appliedmaterials.com/nanochip/nanochip-fab-solutions/july-2015/silicon-labs|title=Silicon Labs Tackles IoT Challenges {{!}} Applied Materials|website=www.appliedmaterials.com|access-date=2019-09-13}} which in 2019 accounted for more than 50 percent of the company's revenue,{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1334615|title=IoT Modules Grow at Silicon Labs|last=Merritt|first=Rick|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}} but in 2020 had increased to about 58 percent.{{Cite web|last=Carlson|first=Kara|title=Austin's Silicon Labs sells off business unit in $2.75 billion deal|url=https://www.statesman.com/story/business/2021/04/23/silicon-labs-sale-skyworks-solutions-2-75-billion-deal/7352126002/|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Austin American-Statesman|language=en-US}}

File:Silicon Labs direct access arrangement (DAA) IC.png

In August 2019, Silicon Labs had more than 1,770 patents worldwide issued or pending.{{Cite web|url=https://s24.q4cdn.com/125994464/files/doc_financials/2019/ar/SIL-2001.02-2019-Annual-Report-FINAL-Single.pdf|title=2019 Annual Report|date=9 March 2020|website=Silicon Labs|access-date=17 April 2020}}

History

Silicon Labs was founded by Crystal Semiconductor (now owned by Cirrus Logic Inc.) alumni Nav Sooch, Dave Welland and Jeff Scott in 1996.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2000/06/19/focus3.html|title=Nav-igating a startup|last=Sopensky|first=Emily|date=18 June 2000|website=Austin Business Journal|access-date=13 September 2019}} It became a publicly traded company in 2000. The first product, an updated DAA design, was released in the market in 1998. It cost significantly less than traditional DAAs and used less space compared to established products, which made it an instant success, taking the company's sales from $5.6 million in 1998 to nearly $47 million in 1999.

During its early years, the company focused on developing an improved RF synthesizer for mobile phones that would cost less and take up less space. It introduced its first RF Chip in late 1999.

Since 2012, Silicon Labs has been increasingly focused on developing technologies for the evolving IoT market. On April 22, 2021, Silicon Labs announced the sale of its infrastructure and automotive business to Skyworks Solutions Inc for $2.75 billion.{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs to sell unit to Skyworks for $2.75 bln, shares surge after hours|url=https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/silicon-labs-to-sell-unit-to-skyworks-for-2-75-bln-shares-surge-after-hours-2|access-date=2021-05-04|website=financialpost|language=en-CA}} The deal was closed on July 26, 2021.{{Cite news|date=2021-07-26|title=Austin American Statesmen|work=Austin American Statesmen|url=https://eu.statesman.com/story/business/2021/07/26/austin-semiconductor-silicon-labs-sell-business-unit-skyworks-solutions/5377133001/}}

In July 2021, it was announced that Tyson Tuttle would be stepping down as CEO.{{Cite news|date=2021-07-28|title=Tyson Tuttle, key Austin tech leader, to step aside as CEO of Silicon Labs|work=Austin American Statesman|url=https://eu.statesman.com/story/business/2021/07/28/tyson-tuttle-key-austin-tech-leader-step-aside-ceo-silicon-labs/5402948001/}} In January 2022 former president, Matt Johnson, completed the transition into the CEO position.{{Cite web|title=FORM 8-K|url=https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001038074/1e35b8aa-a083-45f0-88c9-3197a085db25.pdf }}

= Key product launches =

In 1998, released updated DAA design.
In 1999, launched RF Chip.
In 2001, released first products in its timing portfolio, a family of clock generators designed for high-speed communication systems.{{Cite web|url=https://www.semiconductoronline.com/doc/silicon-laboratories-introduces-worlds-smalle-0001|title=Silicon Laboratories Introduces World's Smallest, Most Integrated GSM/GPRS Transceiver|website=www.semiconductoronline.com|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2003, entered the mixed-signal MCU market with analog-intensive high-speed 8-bit MCUs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.edn.com/electronics-news/4330891/Silicon-Labs-Acquires-Cygnal-for-58M|title=Silicon Labs Acquires Cygnal for $58M|last=Staff|first=E. D. N.|website=EDN|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2004, released its first crystal oscillator family featuring patented digital signal processing phase locked loop (DSPLL) technology.{{Cite web|url=http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-technology/mems-cmos-process-to-replace-quartz-oscillators/53586/|title=MEMS/cmos process to replace quartz oscillators?|website=www.newelectronics.co.uk|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2005, introduced a single-chip FM receiver, which enabled FM radio to be installed in a new range of applications.{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicdesign.com/boards/single-chip-tuner-puts-fm-broadcast-radio-just-about-anywhere|title=Single-Chip Tuner Puts FM Broadcast Radio Just About Anywhere|date=2005-05-26|website=Electronic Design|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2006, entered the automotive electronics market with the launch of an integrated MCU family.{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicdesign.com/automotive/silicon-laboratories-enters-automotive-mcu-market|title=Silicon Laboratories enters automotive MCU market|date=2006-11-09|website=Electronic Design|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2007, launched industry's first single-port PoE interface with integrated DC-DC controller.{{Cite web|url=https://powerpulse.net/silicon-labs-introduces-single-port-poe-interface-with-integrated-dc-dc-controller/|title=Silicon Labs Introduces Single Port PoE Interface With Integrated DC-DC Controller|date=2007-11-06|website=PowerPulse.net|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2008, released industry's smallest fully integrated automotive AM/FM radio receiver IC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1310766|title=Silicon Labs : Fully-integrated automotive AM/FM radio receiver IC reduces component count by 40 percent|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2009, entered the human interface market with a portfolio of fast-response touch, proximity and ambient light sensor devices.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1270446|title=Silicon Laboratories combines capacitive and IR proximity sensing|last=Happich|first=Julien|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2010, introduced industry's first single-chip multimedia digital TV demodulator.{{Cite web|url=https://rethinkresearch.biz/articles/deals-launches-and-products-158/|title=Deals, launches and products|website=Rethink|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2011, released industry's first single-chip hybrid TV receiver.{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2011/09/28/silicon-labs-launches-single-chip-hybrid-tv-receiver/|title=Silicon Labs launches single-chip hybrid TV receiver|date=2011-09-28|website=Digital TV Europe|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2012, entered the ARM-based 32-bit MCU market with a line of mixed-signal MCUs with USB and non-USB options.{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicspecifier.com/micros/precision32-sim3l1xx-silicon-labs-enables-lowest-32-bit-system-power-with-microcontroller-architecture-breakthroughs|title=Precision32 SiM3L1xx MCUs from Silicon Labs enables lowest 32-bit system power|website=www.electronicspecifier.com|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2013, introduced the world's first single-chip digital radio receivers for consumer electronics.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1263190#|title=Add radio on-a-chip to any design|last=Johnson|first=R. Colin|date=23 April 2013|website=EE Times|access-date=13 September 2019}}
In 2014, released the world's first digital ultraviolet index sensors.{{Cite web|url=http://www.electronics-sourcing.com/2014/04/04/silicon-labs-introduces-industrys-first-digital-ultraviolet-index-sensors/|title=Silicon Labs, Single-Chip Si1132/4x Optical Sensors Track UV Exposure, Ambient Light and Biometrics for Smartphones and Wearable Computing Products|last=Sourcing|first=Electronics|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2015, launched Thread networking technology for connecting devices including wireless sensor networks, thermostats, connected lighting devices and control panels.{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/communications/si-labs-launches-thread-2015-07/|title=Si Labs launches Thread|last=Manners|first=David|date=15 July 2015|website=Electronics Weekly|access-date=13 September 2019}}
In 2016, released Gecko family of multiprotocol wireless SoC devices.{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/communications/si-labs-sampling-gecko-wireless-module-thread-zigbee-support-2016-09/|title=Si Labs sampling Gecko wireless module with Thread and ZigBee support|last=Manners|first=David|date=28 September 2016|access-date=13 September 2019}}
In 2017, launched industry's first wireless clocks that support 4G/LTE and Ethernet.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eenewsembedded.com/news/multi-output-clock-ics-support-45g-and-ethernet-wireless-infrastructure|title=Multi-output clock ICs support "4.5G" and Ethernet in wireless infrastructure|date=2017-09-26|website=eeNews Embedded|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2018, launched Z-Wave 700 hardware/software IoT platform.{{Cite web|url=http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics/next-gen-z-wave-700-launches-on-the-silicon-labs-wireless-gecko-platform/198246/|title=Next-gen Z-Wave 700 launches on the Silicon Labs wireless Gecko platform|website=www.newelectronics.co.uk|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2019, launched updated version of wireless Gecko web development platform.{{Cite web|url=http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics/silicon-lab-launches-new-wireless-platform/214446/|title=Silicon Lab launches new wireless platform|website=www.newelectronics.co.uk|access-date=2019-09-13}}
In 2021, launched Wi-SUN^® technology{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs Announces Wi-SUN Alliance Membership, Launches Smart City-Focused Wi-SUN SoCs|url=https://www.hackster.io/news/silicon-labs-announces-wi-sun-alliance-membership-launches-smart-city-focused-wi-sun-socs-9b74b63c9a68|access-date=2021-04-21|website=Hackster.io|language=en}}
In 2021, announced that Silicon Labs wireless devices support Matter end products{{Cite news|date=2021-05-21|title=Si Labs’ wireless devices support Matter end products|work=Electronics Weekly|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/si-labs-wireless-devices-support-matter-end-products-2021-05/}}

Leadership

Matt Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
Dean Butler, Chief Financial Officer{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs Names Dean Butler as Chief Financial Officer|url=https://news.silabs.com/2024-02-27-Silicon-Labs-Names-Dean-Butler-as-Chief-Financial-Officer|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Silicon Labs MediaRoom|language=en}}
Daniel Cooley, Chief Technology Officer{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs Appoints Daniel Cooley as Chief Technology Officer|url=https://news.silabs.com/2021-04-23-Silicon-Labs-Appoints-Daniel-Cooley-as-Chief-Technology-Officer|access-date=2021-05-04|website=Silicon Labs MediaRoom|language=en}}
Radhika Chennakeshavula, Chief Information Officer{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs welcomes Radhika Chennakeshavula as CIO|url=https://news.silabs.com/2024-04-19-Silicon-Labs-welcomes-Radhika-Chennakeshavula-as-CIO|access-date=2024-05-02|website=Silicon Labs MediaRoom|language=en}}
Serena Townsend, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer{{Cite web|title=Management - Silicon Labs|url=https://www.silabs.com/about-us/management|access-date=2021-08-08|website=www.silabs.com|language=en}}
Brandon Tolany, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing
Bob Conrad, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs Appoints Bob Conrad as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations|url=https://news.silabs.com/2024-04-24-Silicon-Labs-Appoints-Bob-Conrad-as-Senior-Vice-President-of-Worldwide-Operations|access-date=2024-05-02|website=Silicon Labs MediaRoom|language=en}}
Sharon Hagi, Chief Security Officer
Néstor Ho Gutiérrez, Chief Legal Officer, Vice President and Corporate Secretary

Products

Silicon Labs provides semiconductor products for use in a variety of connected devices. The company also provides development kits and software including [https://www.silabs.com/developers/simplicity-studio Simplicity Studio], an integrated development environment for IoT connected device applications.

'Silicon Labs' portfolio is built around the Internet of Things (IoT) focus area, primarily focused on home and life and industrial and commercial wireless applications.

= [[Internet of things|Internet of Things]] =

Wireless:
System-on-Chip
Mesh Networking Modules
Protocols supported include:
Bluetooth
Proprietary wireless protocols for Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies
Zigbee
Z-Wave for smart home applications
Thread networking solutions
Amazon Sidewalk
Wi-Fi transceivers, transceiver modules, Xpress modules, stand-alone modules
Wi-SUN^®
MCUs
EFM8 8-bit MCUs (compatible to MCS-51 instruction set){{Cite web |url=https://www.silabs.com/documents/public/data-sheets/efm8bb50-datasheet.pdf#page=8 |title=EFM8 Busy Bee Family EFM8BB50 Data Sheet |page=8 |accessdate=2023-12-20}}
EFM32 32-bit MCUs
Sensors

Security technologies

Silicon Labs' product portfolio is protected by a range of security measures:{{Cite web|url=https://cioindex.com/cio_minute/security-executives-on-the-move-and-in-the-news/|title=Security executives on the move and in the news {{!}} CIO Portal|website=cioindex.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-interviews/delivering-security/222996/|title=Delivering product security|website=www.newelectronics.co.uk|access-date=2020-04-17}}

Anti-rollback prevention

Protects device by preventing the execution of previous versions of authenticated firmware that might carry security flaws

Cryptographic accelerator

Differential Power Analysis (DPA) countermeasures

Protected secret key storage

Public Key Infrastructure

IoT Device Certificate Authority enabling device-to-device or device-to-server identity authentication

Secure boot

Secure Boot with Root of Trust and Secure Loader (RTSL) provides additional security for loading initial code to the system microcontroller

Secure debug with lock/unlock

Access to debug port controlled by a unique lock token generated by signing a revocable unique identifier with a customer generated private key

Secure link

Encrypting the link between a host processor and radio transceiver or network co-processor (NCP)

Secure programming at manufacturing

Secure Vault

Integrated hardware and software security technology{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/embedded-revolution/article/21128245/a-secure-vault-system-for-internet-of-things-devices|title=StackPath|website=www.electronicdesign.com|access-date=2020-04-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB327|title=Bill Text - SB-327 Information privacy: connected devices.|website=leginfo.legislature.ca.gov|access-date=2020-04-17}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/silicon-labs-secure-vault-2020-03/|title=Silicon Labs Secure Vault suite addresses emerging regulations for IoT|last=McCarthy|first=Alex|date=2020-03-06|website=Electronics Weekly|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-17}} Features include:
Secure device identity{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/silicon-labs-adds-hardware-security-to-wireless-socs/|title=Silicon Labs adds hardware security to wireless SoCs|last=Dahad|first=Nitin|date=6 March 2020|website=EE Times|access-date=17 April 2020}}
Secure key management and storage{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/how-puf-technology-is-securing-iot/|title=EETimes - How PUF Technology is Securing IoT -|last=Emilio|first=Maurizio Di Paolo|date=2020-03-23|website=EETimes|access-date=2020-04-17}}
Advanced tamper detection{{Cite web|url=https://www.evaluationengineering.com/applications/cybersecurity/article/21133439/a-secure-vault-system-for-internet-of-things-devices|title=StackPath|website=www.evaluationengineering.com|access-date=2020-04-17}}

True Random Number Generator

Protocols

Silicon Labs technologies support seven wireless protocols.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-11|title=Silicon Labs expands Bluetooth LE portfolio for IoT devices|url=https://www.smart2zero.com/news/silicon-labs-expands-bluetooth-le-portfolio-iot-devices|access-date=2021-02-25|website=Smart2.0|language=en}}

Bluetooth{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs and Amazon Deploy Shared Network for Consumer IoT|url=https://www.iotevolutionworld.com/smart-home/articles/446776-silicon-labs-amazon-deploy-shared-network-consumer-iot.htm|access-date=2021-02-25|website=www.iotevolutionworld.com|language=en}}

Bluetooth software enables developers to utilize Bluetooth LE, Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth 5.1, Bluetooth 5.2, and Bluetooth mesh. Bluetooth SDK can be used to create standalone Bluetooth applications for Wireless Gecko SoCs or modules, or network co-processor (NCP) applications. Products include:

Bluetooth SoCs
Certified Bluetooth modules
Software

Proprietary wireless protocols{{Cite web|title=Ever smarter homes|url=https://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-technology/ever-smarter-homes/225823/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=www.newelectronics.co.uk}}{{Cite web|title=StackPath|url=https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/iot/article/21141329/tiny-bluetooth-modules-run-10-years-on-singlecell-battery|access-date=2021-02-25|website=www.electronicdesign.com}}

Devices cover sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies, delivering ultra-low power, long range, up to 20dBm output power and different modulation schemes for major frequency bands. Products include:

Transceivers
Multi-band wireless SoCs for IoT applications{{Cite web|title=Double the Protocols, Cut the Board Space: How Multi-Protocol SoCs are Simplifying IoT Design - News|url=https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/double-protocols-cut-board-space-how-multi-protocol-socs-simplifying-iot-design/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=www.allaboutcircuits.com|language=en}}
Wireless MCPs
RF synthesizers
Dynamic Multi-protocol (DMP) for smartphone connectivity in long-range solutions
SDKs for accelerating proprietary protocol development

Thread{{Cite web|date=2021-02-24|title=Thread 101: What you need to know about this smart home protocol in 2021|url=https://staceyoniot.com/thread-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-smart-home-protocol-in-2021/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=Stacey on IoT {{!}} Internet of Things news and analysis|language=en-US}}

Technologies that enabling IP connectivity through self-healing mesh features, native IPv6 based connectivity and different security options. Products include:

Software stacks
Development tools
Modules
SoCs
Reference designs

Zigbee{{Cite web|last=McCarthy|first=Alex|date=2020-02-19|title=Silicon Labs wireless SoCs enable Zigbee Green Power IoT devices|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/728261-2020-02/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=Electronics Weekly|language=en}}

Software stacks and development tools for Zigbee applications, including Mesh Networking SoCs and modules.

Z-Wave{{Cite web|title=Is Z-Wave LR a Game Changer? by JohnKoon|url=https://www.engineering.com/story/is-z-wave-lr-a-game-changer|access-date=2021-02-25|website=Engineering.com}}

Modules and SoCs for applications in sectors including smart home, hospitality and MDUs, where sensors and battery-operated devices require long range and low power.

Wi-Fi{{Cite web|last=Jhonsa|first=Eric|title=Silicon Labs' CEO: We're a One-Stop Shop for Wireless IoT Chips|url=https://www.thestreet.com/investing/silicon-labs-ceo-were-a-one-stop-shop-for-wireless-iot-chips-tyson-tuttle|access-date=2021-02-25|website=TheStreet|language=en-us}}

Wi-Fi SoCs and modules designed for applications requiring low power and good RF performance, such as IoT. Products include:

Wi-Fi transceivers
Transceiver modules
Xpress modules
Stand-alone modules

Wi-SUN^®

Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network) is a field area network (FAN) to enable long-distance connectivity.{{cite web |last1=Charboneau |first1=Tyler |title=Wi-SUN: the New Wireless Standard Rivaling LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Smart Cities |url=https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/wisun-new-wireless-standard-rivaling-lorawan-nb-iot-smart-cities |website=All About Circuits |access-date=2 August 2024}} The Wi-SUN technology aims to simplify LPWAN deployment and enable secure wireless connectivity in applications including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), street lighting networks, asset management, and parking, air quality, and waste management sensors.{{Cite web|title=Silicon Labs expands IoT wireless portfolio with Wi-SUN technology|url=https://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-news/silicon-labs-expands-iot-wireless-portfolio-with-wi-sun-technology/236289/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=www.newelectronics.co.uk}}

Matter

Matter is a global IoT connectivity standard that builds on top of existing IP-connectivity protocols to enable cross-platform IoT communication, encompassing end products, mobile applications, and cloud services. Silicon Labs wireless devices are available for the development of Matter end products that support Thread, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth protocols.{{Cite news|date=2021-05-21|title='Si Labs’ wireless devices support Matter end products'|work=Electronics Weekly|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/si-labs-wireless-devices-support-matter-end-products-2021-05/}}

Amazon Sidewalk

Amazon Sidewalk is a low-bandwidth, long-range wireless communication protocol developed by Amazon. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for short distance communication,[2] and 900 MHz CSS and FSK for longer distances.

Industry associations

Silicon Labs is a founding member of both the ZigBee Alliance{{Cite web|url=https://zigbee.org/zigbeealliance/our-members/|title=Our Members|date=2014-08-13|website=Zigbee Alliance|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-13}} and the Thread Group,{{Cite web|url=https://www.threadgroup.org/About.aspx#OurMembers|title=Our members|website=Thread|access-date=13 September 2019}} and is on the Board of Directors at the Wi-SUN Alliance.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-01|title=Silicon Labs joins Wi-SUN Alliance board of directors|url=https://www.eenewsembedded.com/news/silicon-labs-joins-wi-sun-alliance-board-directors|access-date=2021-04-21|website=eeNews Embedded|language=en}}

The company is also a member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group,{{Cite web|url=https://www.bluetooth.com/develop-with-bluetooth/join/member-directory/|title=Member Directory|website=Bluetooth Technology Website|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-13}} Wi-Fi Alliance,{{Cite web|url=https://www.wi-fi.org/membership/member-companies|title=Member Companies {{!}} Wi-Fi Alliance|website=www.wi-fi.org|access-date=2019-09-13}} Z-Wave Alliance{{Cite web|url=https://z-wavealliance.org/z-wave_alliance_member_companies/|title=Member Companies of the Z-Wave Alliance|website=Z-Wave Alliance|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-13}} and a Gold member of the Open Connectivity Foundation{{Cite web|url=https://openconnectivity.org/foundation/membership-list|title=OCF Membership List|website=Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF)|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-13}} and the RISC-V Foundation.{{Cite web|url=https://riscv.org/members-at-a-glance/|title=Members at a Glance|website=RISC-V Foundation|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-13}}

Acquisitions

Krypton Isolation Inc. (2000){{Cite web|last=EETimes|date=2000-08-10|title=EETimes - Silicon Labs, Krypton complete merger -|url=https://www.eetimes.com/silicon-labs-krypton-complete-merger/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=EETimes}}
Cygnal Integrated Products (2003){{Cite web|url=https://www.powerelectronics.com/news/silicon-laboratories-inc-acquires-cygnal-integrated-products|title=Silicon Laboratories Inc. Acquires Cygnal Integrated Products|date=2003-12-16|website=Power Electronics|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Silicon Magike (2005){{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1155889|title=Silicon Labs acquires startup Silicon Magike|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Silembia (2006){{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicspecifier.com/around-the-industry/silicon-laboratories-acquires-silembia|title=Silicon Laboratories acquires Silembia|website=www.electronicspecifier.com|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Integration Associates (2008){{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1268466|title=Silicon Labs buys Integration Associates|last=LaPedus|first=Mark|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Silicon Clocks and ChipSensors (2010){{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2010/04/26/daily52.html|title=Silicon Laboratories acquires Silicon Clocks|website=Silicon Valley Business Journal|access-date=13 September 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicspecifier.com/around-the-industry/silicon-laboratories-acquires-chipsensors-maker-of-innovative-single-chip-cmos-sensors|title=Silicon Laboratories Acquired ChipSensors, Maker Of Innovative Single-chip CMOS Sensors|website=www.electronicspecifier.com|access-date=2019-09-13}}
SpectraLinear (2011){{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1258470|title=Silicon Labs buys SpectraLinear|last=LaPedus|first=Mark|date=26 January 2011|website=EE Times|access-date=13 September 2019}}
Ember Corporation (2012){{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/05/21/silicon-labs-to-buy-zigbee-play-ember-corp-for-72-million/|title=Silicon Labs To Buy ZigBee Play Ember Corp. For $72 Million|last=Savitz|first=Eric|date=15 March 2013|website=Forbes|access-date=13 September 2019}}
Energy Micro (2013){{Cite web|url=https://www.eenewseurope.com/news/silicon-labs-acquires-energy-micro|title=Silicon Labs acquires Energy Micro|date=2013-06-07|website=eeNews Europe|language=en|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Touchstone Semiconductor (2014){{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1321292|title=Touchstone Semi Sells Assets to Silicon Labs for $1.5M|last=Scouras|first=Ismini|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Bluegiga and Telegesis(2015){{Cite web|url=https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/business/finance/silicon-labs-buys-bluegiga-2015-02/|title=Silicon Labs buys Bluegiga|last=Manners|first=David|date=2015-02-04|website=Electronics Weekly|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-09-13}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1328332|title=Silicon Labs Buys Zigbee Module Vendor Telegesis|last=McGrath|first=Dylan|website=EETimes|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Micrium (2016){{Cite web|url=https://www.embedded-computing.com/embedded-computing-design/silicon-labs-acquires-micrium-in-bid-to-provide-complete-iot-development-solutions|title=Silicon Labs acquires Micrium in bid to provide complete IoT development solutions|website=www.embedded-computing.com|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Zentri (2017){{Cite web|url=https://technology.ihs.com/588335/silicon-labs-acquisition-of-zentri-shows-how-a-semiconductor-company-can-transform-itself-into-a-growing-iot-company|title=Silicon Labs' acquisition of Zentri shows how a semiconductor company can transform itself into a growing IoT company - IHS Technology|website=technology.ihs.com|access-date=2019-09-13}}
Z-Wave, acquired from Sigma Designs (2018){{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2018/01/23/sigma-designs-silicon-labs-failed-merger-sale.html|title=Sigma Designs to liquidate, lay off hundreds of workers following failed merger|last=Elias|first=Jennifer|date=23 January 2018|website=Silicon Valley Business Journal|access-date=13 September 2019}}
IEEE 1588 precision time protocol (PTP) software and module assets from Qulsar (2019){{Cite web|url=http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-news/silicon-labs-acquires-qulsars-ieee-1588-software-and-modules/220585/|title=Silicon Labs acquires Qulsar's IEEE 1588 software and modules|website=www.newelectronics.co.uk|access-date=2019-10-23}}
Redpine Signals' connectivity business (2020){{Cite web|title=Evertiq - Silicon Labs completes acquisition of Redpine Signals' co...|url=https://evertiq.com/design/48169|website=evertiq.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-29}}

Locations

Silicon Labs is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with regional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and San Jose, California. The company has also corporate offices in Montreal, Canada; Copenhagen, Denmark; Espoo, Finland; Budapest, Hungary; Oslo, Norway and Singapore.

It has 15 sales offices across the world. These include Boston and San Jose in the US; Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan in China; Espoo, Finland; Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France; Munich, Germany; Milan, Italy; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Singapore; Taipei, Taiwan; and Camberley, the UK.

Silicon Labs has a wireless development center in Hyderabad, India.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-16|title=Silicon Labs to Acquire Redpine's Design Centre in Hyderabad|url=https://www.eetindia.co.in/silicon-labs-to-acquire-redpine-s-design-centre-in-hyderabad/|access-date=2021-02-04|website=EE Times India|language=en}}

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