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From wireless fundamentals to deeper technical questions, our Tech Talks are designed for developers at every experience level. Learn from experts, see how technologies are being used in the real world and get the insights you need for your next project. Find upcoming and on-demand sessions: https://lnkd.in/eAQ_J83F

For decades, Silicon Labs has helped drive technological growth and semiconductor innovation in Texas. Today, I’m incredibly proud to celebrate the opening of our new Austin Innovation Center. This is an important milestone in Silicon Labs’ partnership with the State of Texas to advance semiconductor innovation and reinforce Texas as a leading destination for semiconductor research, design, and development. Supported in part by a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund established by the Texas CHIPS Act, the new R&D lab expands our ability to develop the next generation of wireless technologies. With enhanced resources for advanced chip design, testing, and validation, our teams can work more efficiently across disciplines and accelerate innovation throughout our wireless portfolio. This opening reflects significant planning, investment, and collaboration. It demonstrates what’s possible when industry and government work together to build lasting technology leadership and economic opportunity in Texas. Thank you to Texas Economic Development, the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and the entire Silicon Labs team whose hard work brought this facility to life. I look forward to the breakthroughs that begin here and the impact these technologies will have on how we live and work. https://lnkd.in/eCzPa9rZ

Early last year, we announced that Silicon Labs had received a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, established through the Texas CHIPS Act, to support cutting-edge R&D in Texas. That investment came to life with the opening of our Austin Innovation Center. The new R&D lab expands our capabilities in advanced chip design, testing, and validation, giving our engineers access to state-of-the-art equipment and collaborative workspaces where they can develop and validate new technologies more efficiently. The facility will accelerate innovation across our wireless portfolio, including our Series 3 platform, and support the development of secure, intelligent, and energy-efficient solutions for the IoT. This opening is a major step forward for Silicon Labs and a meaningful investment in Austin’s semiconductor ecosystem. By expanding advanced R&D in Texas, we are helping strengthen U.S. technology leadership while building the wireless innovations that will power a smarter, more connected world. Thank you to the State of Texas and our Silicon Labs employees for making this vision a reality. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/egkDryyu

We were excited to take part in IOTE Shenzhen 2026, where we showcased the latest innovations in wireless connectivity and edge AI. A highlight was our new BG2B Bluetooth® Low Energy SoC receiving the IOTE Gold Award for “Innovative Communication and Positioning Product of the Year.” Our experts also took the stage, sharing their insights through presentations and panel discussions in High‑Precision Positioning Technology Forum, CMGC’s Matter Developers Conference, and Wi‑SUN Ecosystem Seminar. Great to connect with the IoT community in Shenzhen! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyX2e6UM

CanSat Hungary gives students the chance to take a simulated satellite mission from idea to launch. 🛰️ For the 2026 competition, teams designed, built, programmed, and tested satellite simulations small enough to fit inside a soda can. A rocket carried each CanSat to roughly one kilometer above the ground. During its descent, it measured temperature and atmospheric pressure, transmitted data to a ground station, and carried out an original mission developed by the team. Along the way, students got hands-on experience with system design, testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and presenting their results. Silicon Labs was proud to support the competition, organized by the Hungarian Astronautical Society (MANT) as part of ESERO Hungary, and the young engineers bringing their ideas to life.

We’re excited to have Hubble Network join us next week for a Tech Talk on extending Bluetooth LE connectivity via satellite. 🛰️ On September 1, we’ll demonstrate how the EFR32MG24 SoC can communicate through Hubble’s satellite and terrestrial network without additional hardware or a redesign. See the technology in action, from provisioning devices on the Hubble platform to integrating the Hubble SDK into an existing Bluetooth LE design. Register to join us: https://lnkd.in/gr4xUvsS

Cheers to 30 years! 🎊 In 1996, three engineers made a decision with the flip of a coin. Heads: build the company. Tails: play it safe. It landed on heads and Silicon Labs was born. Thirty years later, we’re still doing what we’ve always done - solving difficult engineering problems and making complex technology simpler to use. We’re proud of what we’ve built, grateful to the people who made it possible, and excited for everything our next chapter will bring. Read more about our history: https://lnkd.in/e8T2_AtE

The radio already on your board can be heard in orbit. No new parts, no BOM change, no redesign. On September 1, we'll share a demo. We're joining Silicon Labs for a Tech Talk on extending Bluetooth® LE connectivity via satellite, running on the EFR32MG24 SoC. Daniel Reynolds will demo satellite and terrestrial connectivity, provision devices on the Hubble platform, and integrate the Hubble SDK into an existing Bluetooth LE design. Bring your hardware questions. September 1 at 10 AM CT Register: https://lnkd.in/gyPPUVFi

What happens after a hotel guest checks out? The HVAC continues to run, lights remain on, and housekeeping might not know the space is vacant. Smarter endpoints can change that. Z-Wave Long Range enables sensors, thermostats, lighting controls, smart locks, and other devices to securely coordinate across large properties, supporting more efficient operations and scalable hotel and MDU automation. Learn more in our blog: https://lnkd.in/eitKjBat

Earlier this month, we hosted our first Zephyr community meetup in Hyderabad, and it was great to see the local embedded community come together. Developers joined us to talk Zephyr, Bluetooth LE, Rust, software portability, development workflows, and plenty more. A big thanks to Dotstar Systems for organizing with us, our ecosystem partners for their support, and everyone who came ready to learn, share ideas, and meet other developers. Check out the recap: https://lnkd.in/gMeaVDUw