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Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Silicon Labs, NASDAQ: SLAB) is a semiconductor company focused on low-power wireless connectivity and embedded technology for smart home, industrial IoT, and smart city applications. The news around Silicon Labs often highlights how its SoCs, software, and tools are used to build secure, energy-efficient connected devices across these markets.
On this page, readers can follow Silicon Labs news related to product launches, developer tools, ecosystem partnerships, and financial updates. Recent announcements have covered new Series 3 SoCs with advanced security, Sub-GHz IoT devices aimed at long-range connectivity, and the Simplicity Ecosystem and Simplicity SDK for Zephyr, which are designed to streamline embedded IoT development and introduce AI-augmented workflows.
Silicon Labs news also includes updates on security and governance, such as the appointment of a Chief Information Security Officer to lead global cybersecurity strategy and promote security-by-design practices across silicon, software, and cloud-connected products. Financial news items appear through earnings releases and conference participation notices, reflecting the company’s status as a NASDAQ-listed issuer.
Investors, developers, and industry observers can use this news feed to monitor how Silicon Labs evolves its low-power wireless platforms, engages with standards bodies and alliances, and collaborates with partners in areas like Wi-SUN mesh networking and smart home access control. Returning to this page provides an ongoing view of the company’s role in the semiconductor and IoT connectivity landscape.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) has unveiled its new Series 2 BG29 family of wireless SoCs, designed for ultra-small Bluetooth Low Energy devices. The BG29 features expanded memory with 1 MB Flash and 256 kB RAM, while maintaining ultra-low power consumption.
Available in QFN and WLCSP packages, the BG29 is specifically engineered for connected health devices, asset trackers, and battery-powered sensors. Key features include:
- DCDC boost for wide voltage range support
- Coulomb counter for accurate battery monitoring
- Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ High with PSA Level 3 protection
The BG29 targets applications like blood glucose monitors, insulin delivery patches, disposable CGMs, smart tooth implants, pulse oximeters, and heart rate monitors. The product is expected to be generally available in Q3 2025.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) has reaffirmed its Q1 2025 guidance during its Analyst Day announcement. The company projects revenue between $175-180 million for the first quarter. Key financial metrics include:
GAAP expectations:
- Gross margin: 54-56%
- Operating expenses: $128-130 million
- Diluted loss per share: $(0.75) to $(1.05)
Non-GAAP expectations:
- Gross margin: 54-56%
- Operating expenses: $103-105 million
- Diluted earnings/loss per share: $0.01 to $(0.19)
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has announced the general availability of its MG26 family of wireless SoCs, marking a significant advancement in Matter and multiprotocol solutions. The new SoCs feature double the Flash and RAM compared to other Silicon Labs multiprotocol devices, along with advanced AI/ML processing capabilities.
Key features include:
- Concurrent multiprotocol support for Matter and Zigbee networks
- ARM Cortex-M33 CPU with dedicated cores for radio and security
- Enhanced security through Silicon Labs Secure Vault and ARM TrustZone
- Up to 8x faster AI/ML processing with 1/6th power consumption
- Transmission power up to +19.5 dBm with ultra-low power consumption
Austrian smart lock manufacturer Nuki has selected Silicon Labs' Matter-ready SoCs for their U.S. market entry in 2025. The MG26 has already received multiple industry awards, including the Embedded Computing Design's Best in Show Award and IoT Evolution World's 2024 Product of the Year.
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has been awarded a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), established by the Texas CHIPS Act. The funding will support the development of a new R&D laboratory in Austin, focusing on advancing wireless chip design and the company's Series 3 technology platform.
The investment aims to create and maintain local jobs while reinforcing Austin's position as a technology hub. The grant will specifically accelerate Silicon Labs' innovation roadmap, particularly in developing their Series 3 technology, an advanced wireless platform designed to enhance device connectivity and intelligence.
This funding initiative strengthens Texas' leadership role in semiconductor innovation and chip design, contributing to the state's economic growth and technological advancement in the semiconductor sector.
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has announced plans to host an Analyst Day event on March 11, 2025, from 9:00am to 12:00pm Eastern Time at 237 Park Avenue in New York City. The event targets buy-side institutional investors and sell-side equity analysts.
The session will feature a comprehensive review of the company's long-term strategy, key growth initiatives, and financial outlook, followed by a Q&A session with the leadership team. Financial community members can register through the Investor Relations page on silabs.com. The event will be webcast with a replay available afterward.
Silicon Labs positions itself as a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology, offering an integrated hardware and software platform, development tools, and support for building advanced industrial, commercial, home, and life applications.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) reported Q4 2024 financial results with revenue of $166 million. The company's Industrial & Commercial revenue was $89 million (down 8% sequentially), while Home & Life revenue reached $78 million (up 11% sequentially).
Key financial metrics include a GAAP gross margin of 54.3%, operating expenses of $119 million, and a GAAP diluted loss per share of $(0.73). On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported a gross margin of 54.6%, operating expenses of $98 million, and a diluted loss per share of $(0.11).
Looking forward, Silicon Labs provided Q1 2025 guidance with expected revenue between $170-185 million, projecting sequential growth. The company forecasts GAAP gross margin between 54-56% and non-GAAP operating expenses of $103-105 million.
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has introduced two new System-on-Chip (SoC) products for Bluetooth LE connectivity: the BG22L and BG24L. The BG24L features AI/ML acceleration and Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding capabilities, allowing sub-meter accuracy in distance measurement between devices. It includes a 78 MHz ARM Cortex M33 processor, 768 kB Flash, and 96 kB RAM.
The BG22L, optimized for common Bluetooth applications, offers up to ten years of battery life on a single coin cell, featuring a 38.4 MHz ARM Cortex M33 processor, up to 352 kB flash, and 24 kB RAM. It supports Bluetooth 5.4 and Direction Finding technology.
Both products are scheduled for general availability in Q2 2025, targeting applications from asset tracking to small appliances, with enhanced security and power efficiency features.
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2024 financial results release, scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The company will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central Time following the release. The event will be streamed live on the Investor Relations section of silabs.com, with a replay available through March 4, 2025.
Silicon Labs positions itself as a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology, offering an integrated hardware and software platform, development tools, and ecosystem support for building advanced industrial, commercial, home, and life applications.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) has announced its participation in the Barclays Global Technology Conference on December 11th, 2024, at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The company's CFO, Dean Butler, will participate in a fireside chat at 10:25 a.m. Pacific Time, rescheduled from the previously announced 11:00 a.m. slot.
The presentation will be accessible via webcast on the company's Investor Relations webpage. Silicon Labs, a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology, provides an integrated hardware and software platform, development tools, and support for building advanced industrial, commercial, home, and life applications.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) has announced shipping 4 million FG23 SoCs for smart electricity meters as part of India's Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI). The chips, featuring Wirepas RF mesh technology, have achieved 99.9% reliability in data delivery.
The FG23 SoC with Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz connectivity offers key advantages including infinite scalability, ultra-low power consumption, and ultra-resilience. The solution provides cost efficiency, reliable performance in both urban and rural environments, and quick network restructuring after power outages. The technology complies with India's Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) standards and Indian Standard IS 15959 requirements.