Chip series and SDK support next-generation Z-Wave
capabilities for the global market.
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trident IoT, an RF
technology and engineering company focused on decreasing
time-to-market for connected device manufacturers, today announced
the release of the new Taurus Z-Wave Series of silicon
solutions.
The Trident IoT Taurus Z-Wave Series will encompass
system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and modules that support the latest
advancements in Z-Wave technology, including Z-Wave Long Range
(ZWLR) for the U.S. and the implementation of the ZWLR European
specification. The Taurus Z-Wave Series will ship with an SDK based
on Open Z-Wave Specification Release 2024A.
"The Taurus Series gives global manufacturers access to
cutting-edge Z-Wave capabilities," said Trident IoT co-founder
Bill Scheffler. "This silicon series
and SDK will be the first to implement the ZWLR European
specification, accelerating IoT product development worldwide."
Taurus Series Silicon Specifications
The Taurus Series
is based on an ultra-low power, high performance Z-Wave SoC. The
Taurus SoC solution is designed to enable Z-Wave solutions with
class-leading battery life, range, and memory.
Taurus Series chips feature an ARM® Cortex®-M33 microprocessor,
1MB of flash program memory, and 288KB of SRAM data memory for
exceptional processing and response time. The powerful sub-GHz
radios transmit at +20dBm and +14 dBm, enabling communication over
distances up to 1+ miles.
Taurus chips support Z-Wave Plus, Z-Wave Plus v2 and ZWLR,
enabling the development of highly secure, reliable, scalable, and
backwards-compatible solutions for smart home, hospitality,
multi-dwelling units and more. Using the ZWLR 12-bit addressing
space, the Taurus Series supports networks of up to 4000 nodes;
Taurus chips also leverage ZWLR dynamic power control, enabling end
point battery life of up to ten years from a single coin-cell
battery.
"ZWLR is a revolutionary technology, with the power to expand
the reach, scale and utility of IoT applications while preserving
full backward compatibility with currently deployed Z-Wave
devices," said Avi Rosenthal, Z-Wave
Alliance Chairman of the Board. "This new Z-Wave silicon offering,
paired with the Trident IoT SDK and design services, will enable
more Z-Wave Alliance members to take advantage of ZWLR
capabilities, bringing exciting new products to market faster
around the globe."
End-to-End Product Development Support
In line with
the company's mission to decrease time-to-market for IoT devices,
Trident IoT will offer end-to-end engineering consultation for new
products integrating Taurus Series silicon. In addition to the
Taurus Series SDK, Trident IoT customers will also have access to
an exclusive library of both Z-Wave and ZWLR device and sensor
reference designs, created to accelerate the development of
innovative new edge-of-property applications.
Trident IoT also offers in-depth consulting from some of the
industry's foremost experts on wireless connectivity, including
Z-Wave technology. "Trident IoT was launched in response to a gap
in the availability of IoT product design services," says
Mariusz Malkowski, Trident IoT CTO
and founder. "The demand for consultation has been extraordinary:
in just six months we've had to double our engineering
resources."
To support the development of market-ready products, the Trident
IoT lab is fully equipped and available for Z-Wave, Z-Wave Plus v2,
and ZWLR end product compliance and testing.
By providing silicon, design services, and in-house compliance
testing, Trident IoT can help device manufacturers decrease
time-to-market for new Z-Wave products by more than 60%. According
to Kevin Kraus, VP of Technology
Alliances and IoT Business Development, Yale – Fortune Brands Innovation, "In-depth
consulting services from the Trident IoT team will be an invaluable
accelerator for Fortune Brands, helping us to bring new
Z-Wave-certified products to market in the near future. With the
launch of this new single-die silicon solution, we look forward to
collaborating on new devices with next-generation capabilities,
including long-range and potentially even multi-protocol
devices."
Taurus Series Previews for Product Developers
Taurus
Series silicon will begin shipping at scale in Q4 2024. In the
meantime, Trident IoT will issue Taurus Series samples to select
partners for initial testing and product development. Visit
tridentiot.com to learn more about Trident IoT design and
consultation services, or to request a place in the Taurus Series
priority preview queue.
About Trident IoT:
Trident IoT is a technology and
engineering company focused on simplifying RF development,
increasing product success rates, and decreasing time-to-market for
connected device manufacturers. Founded by a team of IoT veterans
with over a century of industry knowledge, Trident IoT is aimed at
making connected devices work as intended. With an initial focus on
companies manufacturing Z-Wave devices, Trident IoT seeks to expand
and build new relationships through a human connection at every
level, including certification and market knowledge. Learn more
at www.TridentIoT.com.
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