zoom_in Click to enlarge

Silicon Labs EFR32BG23

▲ ▼

language

description Silicon Labs EFR32BG23 Overview

The EFR32BG23 is a compact SoC designed for Bluetooth Mesh applications where power efficiency and small size are the primary drivers. It provides reliable connectivity and integrated mesh stack support, making it suitable for small form factor devices like smart buttons or environmental sensors that need to participate in a larger network.

help Silicon Labs EFR32BG23 FAQ

Is the EFR32BG23 really a Bluetooth Mesh chip?

Silicon Labs' current Bluetooth pages list EFR32BG22, BG24, BG26, and BG27 families for Bluetooth LE and Mesh, while FG23 is a sub-GHz family. Confirm the exact part marking before designing around this catalog entry, because EFR32BG23 may be a catalog typo.

What would Bluetooth Mesh add to a smart button?

Bluetooth Mesh allows messages to travel through other network nodes instead of requiring every button to reach one hub directly. Silicon Labs supports low-power-node designs for battery devices, but a button still needs provisioning and a powered relay nearby.

Which tools are used to develop with an EFR32 Bluetooth SoC?

Silicon Labs' Bluetooth Mesh SDK and Simplicity Studio 5 are the relevant development tools for EFR32 Bluetooth devices. Use a matching development kit and datasheet after confirming whether this item should be BG22, BG24, or BG27.

Would this type of chip suit a coin-cell smart button?

The catalog positions the device around low power and a small form factor, which fits a smart button that sends short radio bursts. Battery life still depends on radio settings, mesh relay behavior, GPIO use, and the exact Silicon Labs package.

swap_horiz

Looking for Silicon Labs EFR32BG23 alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward