WPG World Peace Group launches Matter Thread wireless module solution based on NXP products

On April 9, 2024, WPG Holdings, a leading international semiconductor component distributor dedicated to the Asia-Pacific market, announced that its subsidiary WPI has launched the Matter Thread wireless module solution based on the NXP K32W061 wireless microcontroller.

Figure 1- A display board of WPG’s Matter Thread wireless module solution based on NXP products

As the number of smart home products increases, people's requirements for cross-platform connectivity are also increasing. Against this backdrop, the Matter protocol emerged and has become a strong support for the development of the smart home industry. The Matter protocol was launched by the CSA Connectivity Standards Alliance to break down the communication barriers between different brands, allowing smart home devices to truly interconnect and interoperate, thereby enhancing the smart home experience. In order to enable developers to more efficiently develop smart home products that support the Matter protocol, WPG World Peace launched the Matter Thread wireless module solution based on the NXP K32W061 wireless microcontroller, which can help smart devices seamlessly integrate into the home ecosystem.

Figure 2-Application scenario of WPG's Matter Thread wireless module solution based on NXP products

K32W061 is an ultra-low power, high-performance wireless microcontroller from NXP. It is based on the Arm®Cortex®-M4 core and supports ZigBee, Thread (IEEE802.15.4 network protocol), BLE protocol and Matter application development. In addition, the product is compact and has multiple low-power modes. It can provide ultra-low Tx (transmit) and Rx (receive) power consumption, making it very suitable for applications with limited space and power requirements. For example, smart home products such as Smart Energy, Home Automation, Smart Lighting, remote control or wireless sensors.

In addition to the core MCU, the solution is also equipped with Winbond's W25Q80DV Flash product, which can more flexibly meet the design requirements of different applications.

Figure 3-Block diagram of WPG's Matter Thread wireless module solution based on NXP products

At present, with the help of this solution, the deep integration of bulbs and HomePod Mini has been easily achieved. Users can now easily adjust the brightness, color and color temperature of the bulb through a dedicated smart home APP to create a different atmosphere for your living space. At the same time, by combining the solution with door magnetic products, the open and closed status of the door can be displayed in real time, providing solid protection for users' home safety.

Core technology advantages:

• Able to build ZigBee / Thread network and support access to Matter ecosystem;

• Compatible with JN5189 design;

• Able to communicate with external MCU via UART;

• The external Flash mode is flexible and can be flexibly configured according to different product application requirements;

• Low power consumption, suitable for battery devices.

Program Specifications:

• Built-in 2.4 GHz transceiver, supports ZigBee3.0, Thread, BLE5.0, and has ultra-low power consumption;

• The transmission power of this solution can reach 11dbm;

• The K32W061 core uses Arm®Cortex®-M4, 48MHz operating frequency, integrated 640KB Embedded Flash, 152KB SRAM;

• Support access to Matter ecosystem and BLE pairing network;

• External Flash expansion, supports OTA.