The Matter protocol promises to solve the problem of interoperability among smart home devices. It securely and robustly connects various smart devices across ecosystems, regardless of the manufacturer. Matter is an application-layer protocol that abstracts the underlying connectivity technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Thread, and Bluetooth LE. By using a common software stack, device manufacturers who build with Matter will be compatible with diverse smart home ecosystems and voice services. Smart home users will be able to purchase any Matter-certified device, regardless of their chosen platform.
Renesas' first product compatible with the Matter protocol is the DA16200 ultra-low power Wi-Fi module development kit. The DA16200 system-on-a-chip (SoC) is a Wi-Fi SoC that offers over a year of battery life for always-on Wi-Fi IoT devices. The DA16200 is also compatible with Renesas Quick Connect IoT via the Ultra Low Power Wi-Fi Pmod™ Board. It is integrated into Renesas' e2 studio to facilitate the development of systems using Renesas MCUs, connectivity, and other devices.
