As ZigBee is the dominant communication technology for wireless sensor networks and Thread is expected to become a prevailing player in the same IoT communication space. GreenPeak claims that application developers and device manufacturers will need a future-proof solution that can combine both communication protocols for connected home applications.
With the GP712, GreenPeak adds its multi-channel receive feature that allows simultaneous listening for both ZigBee and Thread packets using a single radio. This is said to be a major cost reduction for designing future-proof set-top boxes or gateways. Furthermore, GreenPeak says it has improved its frequency agility mechanism to provide enhanced co-existence of the various applications with other 2.4GHz wireless communication systems
"In order to support both communication technologies, the GP712 supports the two protocols in a single package," said Cees Links, GreenPeak's CEO.
"It provides a multi-channel and multi-protocol solution for concurrent, transparent and complimentary ZigBee and Thread network application processing, all in the same design, at no extra cost."
The GP712 comes in a 24-pin QFN package.
