Quectel Wireless Solutions today announced the launch of the KGM133S, the first in a series of Matter-over-Thread modules
The KGM133S provides innovative solutions for applications such as smart door locks, sensors and lighting, helping the smart home industry overcome connectivity barriers and advance into a new era of more efficient and seamless development.
The KGM133S series modules are based on the Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 chip and support the latest versions Matter 1.4 protocol. The modules are designed to enable seamless connection of home devices across ecosystems, including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings.
Delbert Sun, deputy general manager at Quectel Wireless Solutions, said:
“Protocol fragmentation remains one of the biggest barriers to seamless connectivity of smart devices, and the Matter Protocol is the key to overcoming it.”
“With our new Matter over Thread modules, we are helping the industry achieve true interoperability. Looking forward, Quectel will continue to focus on comprehensive connectivity for smart homes and work closely with ecosystem partners to accelerate industry transformation and improve everyday user experiences.”
Use the powerful Combination of matter and threadQuectel’s KGM133S series provides robust, scalable connectivity for all IoT solutions. Built on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, Thread natively supports globally unique IPv6 addressing, enabling seamless IP-based connectivity. Unlike Zigbee, Thread devices do not rely on gateways for complex protocol conversions – they connect directly to the Internet via a border router, simplifying the network architecture and dramatically reducing latency. With its core advantages of low power consumption and high reliability, Thread has become a cornerstone technology for the Matter ecosystem.
The KGM133S series features 256KB SRAM and offers three flash capacity options: 1536KB, 2.5MB and 3.5MB. This not only meets the development requirements of various current smart home applications, but also reserves sufficient space for future version upgrades and feature expansions of the Matter protocol, ensuring that end products remain competitive in the market in the long term.
With outstanding performance, ultra-low power consumption and compact design, the KGM133S series stands out as a comprehensive solution that meets the needs of a wide range of IoT applications.
- High performance: Modules in this series feature an ARM Cortex-M33 processor with a maximum frequency of 78 MHz, which enables efficient processing of complex data instructions.
- Low power consumption: In terms of power consumption, they are based on the 802.15.4 thread protocol and feature a power-saving design, making them well suited for battery-powered devices.
- Small size: The modules are offered in LGA package with two size options: 12.5 × 13.2 × 2.2 mm (KGM133S), equipped with a fourth generation IPEX or pin antenna, and 12.5 × 16.6 × 2.2 mm (KGM133S-P), equipped with an integrated PCB antenna. This flexibility allows for seamless integration into a variety of compact and slim terminal designs and supports different structural requirements.
- Multiple interfaces: Supporting up to 26 GPIOs, which can be multiplexed as I²C, UART, SPI or I²S interfaces, the module enables seamless integration with a variety of peripherals, meeting the development needs of feature-rich devices.
- High performance: With a reception sensitivity of better than -105 dBm and an optional maximum transmission power of 19.5 dBm, the module ensures stable and reliable signal transmission even in complex environments with walls or interference from multiple devices.
- Ultra wide temperature range: Since the module series supports an extremely wide operating temperature range of -40 to +105 °C, it can withstand extreme environments.
In addition to supporting the Matter about thread protocolThe KGM133S series also integrates Zigbee 3.0 and Bluetooth LE 6.0, providing developers with additional connectivity options. Additionally, the series features advanced security feature Secure Vault, which provides a higher level of protection for IoT devices and data.
With its outstanding performance and flexible adaptability, the KGM133S not only meets the urgent needs of current all-scenario connectivity in smart homes, but also shows the direction for the future development of the industry. Next, Quectel Wireless Solutions will keep up with the industry development trend, continue to develop more Matter products that meet market needs, and bring a steady stream of innovative impetus to the smart home industry.
