More Wireless Connectivity in More Places
Multi-protocol wireless products provide the flexibility needed to perform in a range of environments while being more adaptable to changes in technologies. These qualities help you build IoT devices that not only meet today’s needs but are also ready for the future.
Wireless development is challenging when working with a single protocol; it becomes even more so when working with multiple. The usual concerns, RF and programming, grow in complexity as you add connectivity technologies.
With an easy-to-use multi-protocol solution that provides seamless connectivity across technologies, you can build products that are successful now and ready for what’s to come. Built on the MPLAB® development ecosystem that powers thousands of microcontrollers (MCUs), our multi-protocol modules and SoCs provide more than just a strong connection. These devices:
- Support multiple technologies including Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE), Zigbee® and Thread
- Include a hardware arbiter for seamless multi-protocol operation
- Include resources to help you through every stage of development
Why Choose Our Multi-Protocol Modules and SoCs?
Robust Performance
Our PIC32CX-BZ and WBZ family is built to thrive in tough environments. These devices are temperature tolerant and provide stable RF performance regardless of the conditions.
Advanced Peripherals
With up to 29 GPIOs, it is easy to add features that set your application apart. This MCU family supports a rich set of peripherals including capacitive touch, ADC and DAC.
Layered Security
We keep your designs secure through multiple layers of protection inclduing secure boot, which prevents your device from being taken over by unauthorized software.
Product Selection
In addition to SoCs, we design and build our own RF-ready modules. If you want more customization, we provide chip-down reference design packages for building your own module.
Simple Prototyping
Use drag-and-drop auto code generation, virtual sniffers and a large library of application examples to prototype your wireless application in seconds.
Getting Started
We Have All the Tools Needed to Jumpstart Your Project
Our comprehensive selection of tools and accessible support makes multi-protocol product development easy. Our resources include:
- Modules, SoCs and other devices
- Development boards
- Detailed documentation
- Demo applications
- Design check service
- Technical support
- Hardware
- Application Examples
- Additional Resources
Development Tools
PIC32CX-BZ2 and WBZ451H Curiosity Development Board
PIC32CX-BZ2 and WBZ451 Curiosity Development Board
PIC32CX-BZ2 and WBZ450 Curiosity Development Board
PIC32CX-BZ3 and WBZ351 Curiosity Development Board
Demos and Code Examples
Smart Warehouse
This project showcases the potential of smart environments. Follow this example to build an end-to-end solution including a Thread gateway that connects various IoT devices to the cloud.
AIoT Solutions for Industry 4.0
Harness the power of AI and IoT for industrial environments. The demo collects data via a mesh-based sensor network while controlling a robot arm and reporting data to the cloud.
And Many More
Explore our growing library of application examples, documentation and videos available through MPLAB® Discover.
Development Resources
Mobile App Source Code
We provide the Microchip Bluetooth Data (MBD) application and source code for iOS® and Android™ to use for prototyping or as a starting point for developing your mobile app.
MCHPRT3 Radio Test Tool
Use this Windows®-based software to test your RF configuration during development, certification and production.
Design Check Service
Our online design review is available at no charge to customers who have selected our wireless devices for their applications.
Is Multi-Protocol Right for Your Project?
- Why Multi-Protocol?
- Benefits
Why Choose a Multi-Protocol Device?
Wireless products are everywhere: homes, businesses and even industrial settings. Because there isn’t a single wireless technology that can “do it all,” these devices are using many different standards, adding complexity to IoT product development.
The issues only grow when you try to get all these different devices using different wireless technologies to work together. That’s why there is growing interest in multi-protocol solutions.
A chip that can handle multiple protocols is a versatile powerhouse, unlocking a world of possibilities. They are a streamlined and economical solution to an increasingly complicated problem.
Multi-protocol modules and SoCs can bridge the gap between these different technologies and device networks creating unity among IoT devices.
Multi-Protocol Wireless Benefits
Wireless modules or SoCs with multi-protocol functionality offer several benefits, including ease of use, cost and performance. Using a multi-protocol device can:
- Decrease the number of components that are needed in a system, which reduces design difficulty and cost
- Result in improved performance because it allows devices to communicate with each other more efficiently
- Be used to bridge systems that use different protocols, which simplifies the integration of different systems and devices
Multi-protocol wireless applications offer the flexibility needed to perform in a range of environments while being adaptable to evolving markets. These capabilities help you build IoT devices that not only meet today’s needs but are ready for the future.
