Texas Instruments IDH RF-star Technology recently released a multi-protocol module RF-BM-2652P4. Except for BLE and Zigbee, the module, built upon TI SoC CC2652P7，alsosupports Thread and Matter.

The module’s core chip TI CC2652P7 runs SimpleLink multi-protocol over 2.4 GHz bands. Featuring high RF performance (Max Tx power~ +20 dBm and BLE Rx sensibility @125 kpbs ~-104 dBm), it covers a number of wireless communication protocols such as Thread, Zigbee®, Matter, Bluetooth® 5.2 Low Energy, IEEE 802.15.4g, 6LoWPAN, TI 15.4-Stack (2.4 GHz), etc..  It functions over a 3-core architecture: an ARM Cortex-M4F for application logic, an ARM Cortex-M0 processor for dynamic RF management, and a 16-bit low-power sensor controller.

The module integrates an industrial-grade 48 MHz crystal oscillator and a 32.768 kHz low-power clock crystal oscillator. A variety of peripherals are reserved for use, such as: I2C, I2S, UART, SPI, ADC and GPIO, etc.

The module complies with FCC and CEon EMC/ESD specifications. And material wise it meets the standards of ROHS and REACH.

Features

Triple-core architecture for higher performance and lower power consumption.

Multiple-protocol support: compatible with multiple protocols over the physical layer and upper layer communication.

On-chip PA and LNAfor broader coverage and higher sensitivity.

DMM (dynamic multi-protocol manager) allows multiple radio protocols to operate simultaneously with improved communication efficiency

Supporting Thread and Matter,it enables users efficiently improveinterconnectionamong  devices in different subnetworks:.As a unified IP-based connectivity protocol, Matter sits

atthe top of the communicationarchitecture.counts on Thread, WiFi, and Ethernetetc.to send commandsand datato smart home devices regardless of brand and ecosystem. Thread isan open sourcelow-power and low-latency wireless mesh network protocol. released by Google. It can be understood as an enhanced Zigbee that supports IPv6, allowing smart home devices (lights, media devices, TVs, sensors , AC, curtains, etc.) communicate with each other locally without accessingthe Internet..

Application Scenario

1. Home and building automation:

► Building security systems: motion detectors, electronic door locks, door and window sensors, gateways

► HVAC: thermostats, wireless environmental sensors, HVAC system controllers

► Fire safety systems: smoke detectors, fire control panels

► Garage door openers

► Elevator and escalator controls

2. Smart grid and automatic meter reading:

► Water, gas and electricity meters

► Heat distribution table

► Gateway

3. Wireless sensor network:

► Remote sensor applications

4. Smart home

5. Asset tracking and management

6. Factory automation

7. Energy Harvesting Applications

8. Energy Harvesting Applications

9. Electronic shelf labels (ESL)