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NXP Semiconductors announced new devices designed to simplify the development of IoT and industrial IoT solutions. Adding to NXPs expanding portfolio of end-to-end Matter solutions the RW612 and the K32W148 devices combine advanced edge processing capabilities with integrated security to streamline development simplify designs and reduce costs for Matter-enabled smart home devices.The recently launched Matter standard developed within the Connectivity Standards Alliance by a consortium of industry leaders including NXP to ease device interoperability in the smart home. Matter aims to enable devices from different brands and ecosystems to seamlessly reliably and securely communicate and thereby free consumers from ecosystem restraints. This innovative approach allows consumers to select devices based on desired features rather than complex or confusing connectivity requirements. With native support for Matter the multi-protocol enablement provided by the NXP K32W148 and the tri-radio capabilities of the RW612 make it easier for developers to integrate Matter functionality into smart home devices.The RW612 is the industrys first tri-radio wireless MCU with concurrent multi-protocol support for Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 and 802.15.4 capable of supporting Thread or Zigbee. It is targeted for smart home devices such as thermostats garage door openers door locks IP cameras robotic vacuums as well as smart appliances.The K32W148 wireless MCU offers multi-protocol enablement across Thread Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 and Zigbee for devices such as smart plugs smart lighting and low-power smart devices and sensors. It also easily adds Thread and Zigbee support to home routers hubs and bridges. The multi-protocol enablement reduces costs and simplifies antenna design with a single antenna.
