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Matter Product Brief v1.0
Overview
Matter is a home automation connectivity standard designed to reduce fragmentation across different IoT device vendors and
achieve interoperability among smart home platforms from different providers. Matter is an application layer that runs over Wi-Fi,
Ethernet, and Thread protocols and uses Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) for commissioning. The initiative was launched by some of the
most influential names in the smart home ecosystem, including Amazon, Apple, Google, Comcast. Together, along with Silicon Labs
and others, this group comprises the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA).
The Significance of Matter Standard
Existing wireless protocols offer different benefits, such as low power
operation for Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave, longer range like Z-Wave
Long Range and Wi-SUN, or high bandwidth such as in Wi-Fi. Matter
allows these different technologies to share the same application layer
and create seamless communication with the cloud. Matter will initially
support Wi-Fi and Thread network layers for core, operational
communications, and Bluetooth LE to simplify device commissioning
and setup. For networks not directly supported like Z-Wave and Zigbee,
Matter enables bridging to allow these devices to communicate over the
Matter network. Matter enables device manufacturers to build devices
that are compatible with smart home and voice services such as
Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant, and others. A new Matter
device can be controlled and be part of multiple ecosystems at the
same time. For example, a light bulb can connect to Amazon Alexa,
Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Standardized Bluetooth
commissioning, including device authentication, ensures secure and
easy installation. Consumers can add new products and brands to their
smart home without additional effort trying to figure out if they'll work
together. With Matter, it just works.
Key Features of Matter
Consumer Benefits
Simplicity
▪ Matter Products are easy to purchase, set up and use
Compatibility
▪ Devices from multiple brands work natively together
Privacy
��� Consumers are in control of the privacy and authorization for interaction with devices
Developer Benefits
Unifying Application
Layer
Simplifies development, lowers development and operational costs
Open Source
Community collaboration has improved quality, expedites development and captures broader use-cases
Proven Technologies
Faster time to market, as developers can leverage existing implementations
IP Class Security
Open source and trusted cryptographic algorithms with well protected keys
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Technical Resources
Matter xG24 Technical Library
Data Sheets, App Notes, and more
Matter xG21 Technical Library
Data Sheets, App Notes, and more
Matter Training Documentation
Trainings and Videos on Matter
RS9116W
Data Sheets, App Notes, and more
SiWx917
Data Sheets, App Notes, and more
Selection Guidelines for Matter over Thread Ecosystems
Use Case
Protocols
OTA Image
Storage
EFR32MG21
1024kB
Flash
96kB RAM
EFR32MG24
1536kB Flash
256kB RAM
Matter to Thread
Gateway
Single Protocol
RCP Mode
External
Flash
(Host)
✔
✔
Matter to Zigbee /
Thread Gateway
Concurrent Zigbee /
Thread
Dynamic 802.15.4 /
BLE
1
External
Flash
(Host)
✔
✔
Matter Thread End
Device
Dynamic 802.15.4 /
BLE
SoC Mode
2
External
Flash
✔
Matter Thread End
Device
Dynamic 802.15.4 /
BLE
SoC Mode
2
Internal
Flash
✔
Matter Target Applications
• Smart Home
• LED Bulbs
• Smart Locks
• Commercial Lighting
• Access Control
• HVAC
Thread Software / Stack / Tools
Silicon Labs is a founding board member of the
Thread Group with thousands successful customer
deployments of mesh networking solutions based
on 802.15.4 and Zigbee.
Software features
• Provides low-power, IPv6-based wireless
communication between devices for home
and commercial building applications
• Simplicity Studio IDE
• Both GATT Services
• Thread Sample Applications
• Wi-Fi Coexistence
• Tool Chain – GCC
• Packet Trace Interface
Links: Thread SDK
Selection Guidelines for Matter over Wi-Fi Ecosystems
Use Case
Protocols
Mode
RS9116W
+
EFR32
MG24
1
WF200 +
EFR32
MG24
1
SiWx917
2
SiWx917
2
+
EFR32
MG24
1
Matter Wi-
Fi End
Device
Wi-Fi 4
RCP
✔
Matter Wi-
Fi End
Device
Wi-Fi 4,
Bluetooth
LE
NCP
✔
Matter Wi-
Fi End
Device
Wi-Fi 6,
Bluetooth
LE
SoC
✔
Matter Wi-
Fi End
Device
Wi-Fi 6,
Bluetooth
LE
NCP
✔
Silicon Labs’ Matter Development Kits
Silicon Labs offers several Matter compliant development kits
for Thread into three categories based on your development
need:
• Starter Kits
• Development Kits
• Thunderboard Kits
For more information on the portfolio, check the link:
https://www.silabs.com/development-tools/wireless/zigbee
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