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GreenPeak's New Multi-Channel Chipset Simultaneously Supports ZigBee and Thread Networks
GreenPeak Technologies, the industry leading Smart Home
semiconductor/system company, today announced the GP712, the industry's
first single radio multi-protocol chipset with multi-channel receive
capability for set-top boxes, gateways, and other advanced IoT devices.
As ZigBee
is the dominant communication technology for wireless sensor networks
and Thread
will quickly become a prevailing player in the same IoT communication
space, application developers and device manufacturers need a
future-proof solution that can combine both communication protocols for
connected home applications. The GP712 will enable devices to support
multiple protocols in normal operation, or to create a single SKU (stock
keeping unit) that determines the type of protocol used in the
consumer's home at the time of installation instead of as a factory
selection.
In 2013, GreenPeak was the first to supply a multi-protocol solution,
the industry's first single radio multi-protocol chip for set-top boxes
and gateways. Today, with the launch of the GP712, GreenPeak adds its
patented multi-channel receive feature that allows simultaneous
listening for both ZigBee (News - Alert) and Thread packets using a single radio. This
is a major costreduction for designing future-proof set-top boxes or
gateways. Furthermore, GreenPeak has improved its frequency agility
mechanism to provide enhanced co-existence of the various applications
with other 2.4GHz wireless communication systems. In combination with
GreenPeak's market proven and patented antenna diversity solution to
further optimize the received signal quality, GreenPeak has again
created the most robust solution in the market today. The GP712 comes in
a small footprint 24-pins QFN package, making it well-suited for
low-cost PCB design rules in price sensitive applications.
"Both ZigBee and Thread will be dominant in the Smart Home and IoT" says
Cees Links, founder and CEO of GreenPeak Technologies. "In order to
support both communication technologies, the new GreenPeak GP712
supports the two protocols in a single QFN package thereby offering a
future-proof, low-cost, small footprint, single chip solution. Our next
generation GP712 radio chip provides the industry's best multi-channel
and multi-protocol solution for concurrent, transparent and
complimentary ZigBee and Thread network application processing, all in
the same design, at no extra cost. "
"There has been a lot of hype surrounding the IoT, but that doesn't mean
the potential isn't real," says Lee Ratliff, Principal Analyst at IHS (News - Alert)
Inc., a leading global market intelligence firm. "Trends in connectivity
will result in tens of billions of new connected devices in the coming
decade. One thing that is clear is that multiple protocols will co-exist
in markets such as the Smart Home and manufacturers must have a plan for
multi-protocol environments. Silicon providers that offer a smart and
integrated solution to support both communication protocols allow their
customers to keep all future options open, without compromising on
price, reliability or market positioning."
About GreenPeak Technologies GreenPeak Technologies is an
award winning fabless semiconductor/system company and the world
recognized leader in the IEEE (News - Alert) 802.15.4 and ZigBee market with a rich
offering of semiconductor products and software technologies for Smart
Home data communications and the Internet of Things. The GreenPeak
founders have significantly contributed to the invention of WiFi (News - Alert) and
made it into a commercial success used by several billion people today.
GreenPeak is recognized as a leader in developing new wireless
technologies for consumer electronics and Smart Home applications,
demonstrating rapid growth and adoption by major customers. GreenPeak
is privately funded. It is headquartered in Utrecht, The Netherlands and
has offices in Belgium, China, France, USA, Korea and India. For
more information, please visit www.greenpeak.com.
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