This document provides a comprehensive guide to the Silicon Labs OpenThread SDK, an enhanced implementation of the Thread® networking protocol. Developed by Google and optimized by Silicon Labs for their hardware, OpenThread empowers developers to create robust, secure, and low-power Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Explore the fundamentals of Thread networking, delve into the extensive API reference, understand security protocols, and learn about various networking concepts like IPv6, 6LoWPAN, and mesh routing. This guide also details development tools and resources provided by Silicon Labs to accelerate your product development cycle.
Discover how to build connected home and commercial applications with confidence, leveraging Silicon Labs' expertise in wireless technology. For more information on Silicon Labs' offerings, visit Silicon Labs.
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Silicon Labs Connect: Comprehensive Guide to IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Networking Explore the Silicon Labs Connect stack, an IEEE 802.15.4-based wireless networking solution for low-power proprietary applications. This guide covers development, architecture, modes, security, and more, leveraging Simplicity Studio and the Flex SDK. |
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Thread Fundamentals: A Technical Overview by Silicon Labs This document, UG103.11, details the Thread wireless mesh networking protocol. It covers its emergence, technology overview, key features, IP stack, security, and implementation aspects, aimed at developers and designers. |
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Silicon Labs OpenThread SDK 2.6.3.0 Release Notes Release notes for Silicon Labs OpenThread SDK version 2.6.3.0 GA, detailing new features, improvements, fixed issues, and known issues for Thread and Multiprotocol development. |
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Silicon Labs RAIL API Reference Guide Comprehensive guide to the Silicon Labs Radio Abstraction Interface Layer (RAIL) API, covering development, configuration, and features for embedded wireless applications. |
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Zigbee EmberZNet SDK 7.4.3.0 GA Release Notes Release notes for Silicon Labs' Zigbee EmberZNet SDK version 7.4.3.0 GA, part of Gecko SDK Suite 4.4, detailing new features, improvements, fixed issues, and known issues. |
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Silicon Labs Bluetooth Mesh SDK 7.0.3.0 GA Release Notes Release notes for Silicon Labs Bluetooth Mesh SDK version 7.0.3.0 GA, detailing new features, improvements, fixed issues, known issues, deprecated items, and removed items for the Simplicity SDK Suite 2024.6.3. |
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Silicon Labs AN1256: Guide to OpenThread Border Router with RCP Learn how to set up an OpenThread Border Router (OTBR) using Silicon Labs' Radio Co-Processor (RCP) and Simplicity Studio. This guide covers build, installation, and configuration for creating robust Thread networks. |
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Proprietary Flex SDK 3.8.1.0 GA & Simplicity SDK Suite 2024.6.1 Release Notes | Silicon Labs Official release notes for Silicon Labs Proprietary Flex SDK version 3.8.1.0 GA and Simplicity SDK Suite 2024.6.1, detailing new features, improvements, fixed issues, and known issues for wireless development. |