Silicon Laboratories Inc

Silicon Laboratories announced the BG2B Bluetooth Low Energy SoC for IoT devices, targeting higher power efficiency, security, and integration. The BG2B chip is part of the company's Series 2 Bluetooth LE family and is aimed at battery-powered, connected products across a wide range of IoT use cases. The new SoC is positioned to support developers building future-ready and compliant IoT solutions with advanced wireless and security features. Silicon Laboratories reported second quarter 2026 sales of US$228.19 million and a net loss of US$10.59 million, with first half 2026 sales of US$441.69 million and a net loss of US$26.49 million. The BG2B launch fits within the existing Silicon Laboratories narrative centered on energy efficient, secure IoT platforms and higher margin wireless solutions, with early traction expected to be measured by design wins and customer production ramps as hardware moves toward planned production in 2027.

Silicon Labs successfully operated a 200-node Matter-over-Thread validation network within its Boston office on June 16. The deployment demonstrated 100% commissioning success and consistent multicast and unicast performance under real-world interference from active Wi-Fi and Bluetooth traffic. The project confirms Matter technology is ready for large-scale commercial buildings, multi-dwelling units, and industrial IoT applications beyond simple residential use cases. The validation highlights Silicon Labs' use of the OpenThread Border Router and its proprietary Concurrent Multiprotocol technology, which allows devices to support multiple wireless protocols simultaneously.

Signify and Silicon Labs have announced a collaboration to enable concurrent multiprotocol communications on select Philips Hue smart bulbs, allowing them to support both Zigbee and Matter over Thread simultaneously on a single device. The new bulbs leverage Silicon Labs' MG26 and SiMG301 wireless SoCs, with a software update to enable concurrent operation rolling out later this year. The move aims to give consumers the simplicity and interoperability of Matter while preserving access to the advanced features and immersive experiences of the Philips Hue ecosystem. Select products are available now but currently require choosing Zigbee or Thread at commissioning time.