Silicon Labs Unveils BG29: The Future of Bluetooth® LE in Miniature Devices
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) ha presentato la sua nuova famiglia di SoC wireless BG29 Series 2, progettata per dispositivi Bluetooth Low Energy ultra piccoli. Il BG29 offre una memoria espansa con 1 MB di Flash e 256 kB di RAM, mantenendo un consumo energetico ultra ridotto.
Disponibile in pacchetti QFN e WLCSP, il BG29 è specificamente progettato per dispositivi di salute connessi, tracker per asset e sensori alimentati a batteria. Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- Boost DCDC per supporto a un ampio intervallo di tensione
- Contatore di Coulomb per un monitoraggio accurato della batteria
- Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ High con protezione di livello PSA 3
Il BG29 è destinato ad applicazioni come monitor della glicemia, cerotti per la somministrazione di insulina, CGM usa e getta, impianti dentali intelligenti, ossimetri e monitor della frequenza cardiaca. Si prevede che il prodotto sarà disponibile generalmente nel terzo trimestre del 2025.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) ha presentado su nueva familia de SoCs inalámbricos BG29 Series 2, diseñados para dispositivos Bluetooth Low Energy ultra pequeños. El BG29 cuenta con memoria ampliada de 1 MB Flash y 256 kB RAM, manteniendo un consumo de energía ultra bajo.
Disponible en paquetes QFN y WLCSP, el BG29 está específicamente diseñado para dispositivos de salud conectados, rastreadores de activos y sensores alimentados por batería. Las características clave incluyen:
- DC-DC boost para soporte de amplio rango de voltaje
- Contador de Coulomb para monitoreo preciso de la batería
- Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ High con protección de nivel PSA 3
El BG29 está dirigido a aplicaciones como monitores de glucosa en sangre, parches de entrega de insulina, CGM desechables, implantes dentales inteligentes, oxímetros de pulso y monitores de frecuencia cardíaca. Se espera que el producto esté disponible en general en el tercer trimestre de 2025.
실리콘랩스(SLAB)가 초소형 블루투스 저전력 장치를 위해 설계된 새로운 BG29 시리즈 2 무선 SoC 패밀리를 공개했습니다. BG29는 1MB 플래시 및 256kB RAM을 갖춘 확장된 메모리를 제공하며, 초저전력 소비를 유지합니다.
QFN 및 WLCSP 패키지로 제공되는 BG29는 연결된 건강 장치, 자산 추적기 및 배터리 전원 센서를 위해 특별히 설계되었습니다. 주요 기능에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
- 넓은 전압 범위 지원을 위한 DCDC 부스트
- 정확한 배터리 모니터링을 위한 쿨롬 카운터
- PSA 레벨 3 보호가 있는 실리콘랩스 시큐어 볼트™ 하이
BG29는 혈당 모니터, 인슐린 전달 패치, 일회용 CGM, 스마트 치아 임플란트, 맥박 산소계 및 심박수 모니터와 같은 애플리케이션을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 제품은 2025년 3분기에 일반적으로 출시될 예정입니다.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) a dévoilé sa nouvelle série BG29 de SoCs sans fil, conçue pour des dispositifs Bluetooth Low Energy ultra petits. Le BG29 dispose d'une mémoire étendue avec 1 Mo de Flash et 256 Ko de RAM, tout en maintenant une consommation d'énergie ultra basse.
Disponible en emballages QFN et WLCSP, le BG29 est spécifiquement conçu pour les dispositifs de santé connectés, les traceurs d'actifs et les capteurs alimentés par batterie. Les caractéristiques clés incluent:
- Boost DCDC pour un large éventail de tension
- Compteur de Coulomb pour un suivi précis de la batterie
- Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ High avec protection de niveau PSA 3
Le BG29 cible des applications telles que les moniteurs de glucose sanguin, les patchs de livraison d'insuline, les CGM jetables, les implants dentaires intelligents, les oxymètres de pouls et les moniteurs de fréquence cardiaque. Le produit devrait être généralement disponible au troisième trimestre 2025.
Silicon Labs (SLAB) hat seine neue Serie BG29 der drahtlosen SoCs vorgestellt, die für ultra-kleine Bluetooth Low Energy-Geräte entwickelt wurde. Der BG29 bietet erweiterten Speicher mit 1 MB Flash und 256 kB RAM und gleichzeitig einen ultra-niedrigen Stromverbrauch.
Der BG29 ist in QFN- und WLCSP-Gehäusen erhältlich und wurde speziell für vernetzte Gesundheitsgeräte, Asset-Tracker und batteriebetriebene Sensoren entwickelt. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören:
- DCDC-Boost für Unterstützung eines breiten Spannungsbereichs
- Coulomb-Zähler für eine genaue Batteriew Überwachung
- Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ High mit PSA Level 3-Schutz
Der BG29 zielt auf Anwendungen wie Blutzuckermessgeräte, Insulinabgabe-Pflaster, Einweg-CGM, intelligente Zahnimplantate, Pulsoximeter und Herzfrequenzmonitore ab. Das Produkt wird voraussichtlich im dritten Quartal 2025 allgemein verfügbar sein.
- New product launch expands addressable market in healthcare devices
- Advanced security features protect against software and hardware attacks
- Integrated DCDC Boost enables single-cell battery operation
- Large memory capacity (1MB Flash, 256kB RAM) enables advanced applications
- Product not available until Q3 2025, potentially lagging competitors
Insights
Silicon Labs' new BG29 SoC family represents a significant advancement in Bluetooth Low Energy technology specifically engineered for space-constrained applications. The technical specifications are impressive - 1MB Flash and 256kB RAM in ultra-small form factors - addressing a critical limitation in miniature connected devices.
What makes BG29 particularly noteworthy is its comprehensive feature integration. The DCDC boost for wide voltage range compatibility enables single-cell battery designs, eliminating the need for additional power management circuitry and reducing board space requirements. Similarly, the built-in Coulomb counter for battery monitoring eliminates another discrete component typically needed in portable designs.
From a competitive standpoint, Silicon Labs has effectively created a differentiated offering by combining high memory capacity with ultra-low power in these form factors. This positions them advantageously against other wireless SoC providers who typically force trade-offs between size, performance, and power consumption. The PSA Level 3 capable security suite is particularly valuable for regulated medical applications where data protection requirements are stringent.
The Q3 2025 availability timeline indicates the product is approaching production readiness, limiting execution risk. While no specific design wins were announced, the product's technical merits address clear market needs in multiple growing segments including healthcare, industrial IoT, and consumer wearables.
The BG29 launch directly addresses several critical constraints in connected medical device development. Miniaturization without compromising functionality remains one of the biggest challenges for next-generation healthcare products like CGMs, smart insulin delivery systems, and implantable monitors. By providing expanded memory in these compact form factors, Silicon Labs enables more sophisticated on-device algorithms and data processing capabilities essential for modern healthcare applications.
The WLCSP package option is particularly relevant for disposable medical sensors and patches where size is paramount. Meanwhile, the security implementation meeting PSA Level 3 standards addresses a important regulatory requirement for connected medical devices under increasing cybersecurity scrutiny from the FDA and other global regulators.
For healthcare device manufacturers, the integrated power management and precise battery monitoring capabilities solve critical challenges in developing reliable medical wearables. Patient safety demands accurate battery level reporting to prevent unexpected device failures during critical monitoring or treatment.
While Silicon Labs faces competition from other semiconductor providers targeting healthcare, this comprehensive feature set in such small form factors potentially gives them a competitive edge in the rapidly growing connected health market. The timing aligns well with accelerating adoption of remote patient monitoring, home healthcare solutions, and miniaturized diagnostic tools. Device manufacturers will likely find the BG29's combination of size, performance, and security compelling for next-generation medical product development.
Ultra-small BG29 with expanded memory and ultra-low power is ideal for Connected Health devices
The BG29 is available in compact quad flat no-lead (QFN) and wafer-level chip scale packages (WLCSP), featuring substantial memory with significant RAM and Flash capacities. These extended memory resources enable advanced applications such as real-time data processing, complex algorithm execution, and high-speed communication protocols.
It features a DCDC boost for wide voltage range support, a Coulomb counter for accurate battery monitoring, and Silicon Labs Secure Vault™ High designed for PSA Level 3 to protect sensitive data.
Meeting The Evolving Needs of Connected Healthcare and Medical Devices
Smart medical devices are transforming healthcare globally, but miniaturization—building smaller connected devices without sacrificing performance or power—remains a key development obstacle. The BG29 represents a significant breakthrough. It integrates high-performance wireless, long battery life, large memory capacity, and multi-connection support in even the smallest devices, like blood glucose monitors, where it was previously extremely challenging.
"With the BG29, developers don't have to settle," said Jacob Alamat, senior vice president for the Home and Life business unit at Silicon Labs. "We're combining high connectivity and performance with small size and exceptional security – empowering device makers to break records in tiny connectivity."
BG29 Pushes Envelope of What's Possible in Tiny Devices
The new BG29 family of SoCs is equipped with key features such as:
- Compact Footprint: With a compact size, the BG29 is available in both WLCSP and QFN packages delivering industry-leading connectivity for a wide range of wireless devices like connected health, asset trackers, and building automation. The WLCSP can be used for tiny devices like battery powered sensors, insulin delivery patches, disposable continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and other one-time use applications, and smart tooth implants. Meanwhile, the QFN package is ideal for non-size constrained device types such as pulse oximeters, access control, industrial automation and heart rate monitors.
- High Memory and Compute with Ultra-Low Power: With 1 MB Flash and 256 kB RAM, BG29 delivers superior performance and processing capabilities for advanced, demanding applications while ensuring low power consumption. The large memory keeps data tracking going even during long smartphone connection breaks. The BG29 enables Bluetooth LE for IoT devices such as portable medical devices, wearables, smart home sensors, asset trackers, and more.
- Integrated DCDC Boost and Coulomb Counter: The integrated DCDC Boost on BG29 provides IoT device makers a wide voltage range, enabling single-cell alkaline, Silver-Oxide, and button cells and reducing the device's form factor. The integrated Coulomb Counter enables accurate battery level monitoring on portable medical devices to avoid battery depletion during critical health application usage and enhance the user experience of other wearables and devices.
- Industry-Leading Security: Secure Vault High with Virtual Secure Engine provides robust security capabilities protecting the device against scalable local and remote software and hardware attacks by providing advanced encryption, secure key management, and authentication.
The BG29 family of devices is expected to become generally available in Q3 of this year.
Learn More About Silicon Labs Low-Power Bluetooth LE Solutions
The BG29 packs more power into a tinier SoC to help device makers build secure, reliable designs to improve lives and patient outcomes. To learn more about Silicon Labs Low-Power Bluetooth devices and how customers are using Silicon Labs to advance Connected Health, visit:
- Blog: Silicon Labs BG29 Bluetooth LE SoC Packs More Compute and Security for the Smallest of Medical and Health Devices
- Learn more about BG29
- Case Study: Powering Lura Health's Tooth-Mounted Salivary Health Monitor
About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers with the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in
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