Powering India's Energy Future: Silicon Labs ships four million chips with Wirepas for Advanced Metering Initiative
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.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) ha annunciato la spedizione di 4 milioni di FG23 SoC per contatori elettrici intelligenti nell'ambito dell'Iniziativa di Misurazione Avanzata (AMI) dell'India. I chip, dotati della tecnologia Wirepas RF mesh, hanno raggiunto un 99,9% di affidabilità nella consegna dei dati.
Il FG23 SoC con connettività Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz offre vantaggi chiave, tra cui scalabilità infinita, consumo energetico ultra-basso e ultra-resilienza. La soluzione garantisce efficienza dei costi, prestazioni affidabili sia in ambienti urbani che rurali e rapida ristrutturazione della rete dopo interruzioni di corrente. La tecnologia è conforme agli standard del Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) dell'India e ai requisiti della norma indiana IS 15959.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) ha anunciado el envío de 4 millones de FG23 SoCs para medidores de electricidad inteligentes como parte de la Iniciativa de Medición Avanzada (AMI) de la India. Los chips, que cuentan con tecnología de malla RF de Wirepas, han logrado una fiabilidad del 99.9% en la entrega de datos.
El SoC FG23 con conectividad Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz ofrece ventajas clave, incluyendo escalabilidad infinita, consumo de energía ultrabajo y ultra-resiliencia. La solución proporciona eficiencia de costos, rendimiento fiable tanto en entornos urbanos como rurales, y rápida reestructuración de la red tras cortes de energía. La tecnología cumple con los estándares del Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) de la India y los requisitos de la norma india IS 15959.
실리콘랩스(SLAB)가 인도의 고급 계량 이니셔티브(AMI)의 일환으로 400만 개의 FG23 SoC를 스마트 전력 계량기용으로 발송한다고 발표했습니다. 와이어파스 RF 메시 기술을 Feature하는 이 칩들은 데이터 전달에서 99.9%의 신뢰성을 달성했습니다.
Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz 연결 기능을 제공하는 FG23 SoC는 무한한 확장성, 초저전력 소비 및 초강인성과 같은 중요한 이점을 제공합니다. 이 솔루션은 비용 효율성, 도시 및 농촌 환경에서의 신뢰할 수 있는 성능, 정전 후 네트워크의 신속한 재구성을 제공합니다. 이 기술은 인도의 개정된 배급 부문 계획(RDSS) 기준 및 인도 표준 IS 15959 요구 사항을 준수합니다.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) a annoncé l'expédition de 4 millions de FG23 SoCs pour des compteurs d'électricité intelligents dans le cadre de l'Initiative de Mesure Avancée (AMI) de l'Inde. Les puces, dotées de la technologie de maillage RF de Wirepas, ont atteint un 99,9 % de fiabilité dans la livraison des données.
Le FG23 SoC avec connectivité Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz offre des avantages clés, y compris une évolutivité infinie, une consommation d'énergie ultra-basse et une résilience extrême. La solution fournit une efficacité économique, des performances fiables dans des environnements urbains et ruraux, et une restructuration rapide du réseau après des pannes de courant. La technologie respecte les normes du Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) de l'Inde et les exigences de la norme indienne IS 15959.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) hat den Versand von 4 Millionen FG23 SoCs für intelligente Stromzähler im Rahmen der Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI) Indiens angekündigt. Die Chips, die mit Wirepas RF Mesh-Technologie ausgestattet sind, haben eine 99,9%ige Zuverlässigkeit bei der Datenübertragung erreicht.
Der FG23 SoC mit Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz-Konnektivität bietet wichtige Vorteile, darunter unendliche Skalierbarkeit, ultraniedrigen Stromverbrauch und extreme Resilienz. Die Lösung bietet Kosteneffizienz, zuverlässige Leistungen sowohl in städtischen als auch in ländlichen Umgebungen und eine schnelle Netzwerkumschichtung nach Stromausfällen. Die Technologie entspricht den Standards des Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) Indiens und den Anforderungen der indischen Norm IS 15959.
- Shipped 4 million FG23 SoCs for India's smart meter initiative
- Achieved 99.9% reliability in data delivery
- Successfully meets regulatory requirements for India's smart metering projects
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The shipment of 4 million FG23 SoCs for India's Advanced Metering Initiative represents a significant market penetration in one of the world's largest smart meter deployments. The 99.9% reliability rate is particularly impressive for RF mesh technology in challenging urban and rural environments.
The technical advantages of the FG23 SoC with Wirepas mesh are substantial - the ability to self-heal after power outages and maintain 15-minute data delivery intervals demonstrates robust performance metrics that should drive continued adoption. The solution's ability to scale infinitely while maintaining ultra-low power consumption addresses two critical requirements for large-scale IoT deployments.
Compliance with India's RDSS standards and IS 15959 specifications positions Silicon Labs favorably in a market that's rapidly transitioning to smart metering infrastructure. This deployment could serve as a reference architecture for other emerging markets pursuing similar grid modernization initiatives.
This deal strengthens Silicon Labs' position in the growing smart meter market, particularly in emerging economies. India's smart metering initiative is part of a larger
The successful deployment of 4 million units demonstrates strong product-market fit and validates Silicon Labs' technology in real-world conditions. This reference deployment could accelerate adoption in other Asian markets pursuing similar infrastructure modernization programs.
The partnership with Wirepas adds strategic value by differentiating Silicon Labs' offering in the competitive IoT chip market. The focus on cost efficiency and reliability addresses key customer pain points, potentially leading to increased market share in the utility sector.
Wirepas interoperable RF mesh with Silicon Labs FG23 SoC delivers
These FG23 SoCs use RF mesh technology from Wirepas, a leader in wireless connectivity solutions. The availability and performance of the chip has driven the adoption of highly reliable and efficient smart electricity metering solutions tailored to the specific needs of
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The FG23 SoC, incorporating Wirepas Mesh Sub-GHz connectivity, has become an ideal solution for AMI deployments due to its infinite scalability, ultra-low power consumption, and ultra-resilience. For example, the Wirepas network continuously adjusts to environmental changes, seamlessly optimizing data paths. Even after power outages, the network quickly restructures within minutes, reliably meeting utilities' strict requirements for data delivery. Its capability to meet the demanding communication and reliability requirements of
Compared to traditional mesh protocols, the Silicon Labs FG23 SoC with Wirepas RF mesh offers:
- Cost Efficiency: Streamlined operation with low overhead, reducing both capital and operational expenses throughout the deployment's lifecycle.
- Exceptional Reliability: Consistently achieves the
99.9% reliability required by utility providers, ensuring accurate meter data delivery to utility head-end systems every 15-minutes. - Urban Resilience: Maintains reliable data transmission in densely populated urban areas, effectively managing heavy radio traffic and interference from surrounding meters.
- Rural Reach: Delivers robust performance across extensive distances, forming extended data chains that reliably span hundreds of kilometers in rural settings.
As part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in
Extending the Wireless IoT with Silicon Labs Wirepas
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About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of silicon, software, and solutions for IoT applications, enabling developers to create secure, power-efficient connected devices for smart homes, industrial IoT, and smart cities. Headquartered in
About Wirepas
Wirepas is a global leader in IoT connectivity, providing ultra-resilient, infinitely scalable mesh networks for large-scale industrial and commercial deployments. Its technology connects millions of devices worldwide, including the largest network of more than a million smart electricity meters. With proven
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