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Thread

Advance home and building automation with IP-based, low power wireless mesh technologies.

What is Thread?

Thread enables smart locks, thermostats and other sensor or actuator devices to seamlessly integrate with existing cloud-based infrastructures and digital assistants. Our OpenThread examples on the SimpleLink™ wireless MCU portfolio offer sub 0.85-μA sleep current. Additionally, the SimpleLink™ portfolio supports the Matter connectivity standard (formerly known as Project CHIP) over Thread.

Thread portfolio by memory & use case

Design & development resources

Design tool
Hardware design reviews for SimpleLink™ CC2xxx devices

The SimpleLink hardware design review process provides a way to get in touch, one-on-one, with a subject matter expert that can help review your design and provide valuable feedback. A simple three-step process for requesting a review as well as links to relevant technical documentation and (...)
Application
Matter lock example
Start developing your Matter application with our example that shows the use of Matter on the SimpleLink CC13xx and CC26xx wireless MCUs.
Certification
OpenThread Certification
We support OpenThread with our SimpleLink family of wireless MCUs and actively contribute to the ongoing development of OpenThread.

Why choose TI for Thread and Matter

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Industry-leading, low power performance

Extend your battery life with our Thread and Matter devices with features including 0.85-µA standby current over temperature, best-in-class coin-cell operation at 10 dBm and more.

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Matter-ready portfolio

With industry's first public demo and as a promoter member of the CSA, TI offers all you need to get started today with your IoT Matter project. 

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Robust software stack

One-stop for  any protocol or application with our SimpleLink™ software development kit (SDK). The most reliable, complete software offering optimized for our low-power devices.

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Quality, reliability and certification

Thread and Matter solutions are proven and tested to meet the highest industrial and regulatory compliance standards as well as provide easy certification with the Connectivity Standards Alliance.

Discover featured applications

Building automation
Thread enables standardized wireless connectivity from smart building products to the cloud
Lighting
Create a reliable large-scale lighting network with TI Thread technology to receive the benefit of IPV6 connections and high degrees of interoperability
Grid infrastructure
Add Thread to grid infrastructure applications to reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency including in cases where IPV6 connectivity and high levels of interoperability are needed

Thread enables standardized wireless connectivity from smart building products to the cloud

With more than 20 years of experience developing connectivity devices, TI helps:

  • Create low power, connected Thread-based building automation systems that link a variety of sensors and controllers, securely enabling remote monitoring and control.
  • Enable easy connection to IPV6 networks for thread enabled devices.
  • Connect multiple sensors to optimally control indoor environments.

Featured resources

END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDM-LOWEND-IHD – Segment LCD-Based Low-End In-Home Display with Wireless RF Communication
PRODUCTS
  • CC2652R7 – SimpleLink™ Arm® Cortex®-M4F multiprotocol 2.4-GHz wireless MCU with 704-kB Flash
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN RESOURCES

Create a reliable large-scale lighting network with TI Thread technology to receive the benefit of IPV6 connections and high degrees of interoperability

Due to the advantages of Thread IPV6 connectivity and interoperability, Thread can support highly connected lighting deployments with ease.  Coupled with TI's quality product offerings, 20 years of RF experience and industry-best support, quickly get your next lighting project started.

Featured resources

END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
REFERENCE DESIGNS
  • TIDM-LOWEND-IHD – Segment LCD-Based Low-End In-Home Display with Wireless RF Communication
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN RESOURCES

Add Thread to grid infrastructure applications to reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency including in cases where IPV6 connectivity and high levels of interoperability are needed

The electric grid is becoming smarter every day, with improved monitoring and control capabilities.  Many of these are enabled by secure Thread wireless connectivity, which can be used to replace expensive cables, improve maintenance access and give more control to grid operators.

Featured resources

END-EQUIPMENT / SUB-SYSTEM
PRODUCTS
  • CC2652R7 – SimpleLink™ Arm® Cortex®-M4F multiprotocol 2.4-GHz wireless MCU with 704-kB Flash
HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN RESOURCES
When building various infrastructures, size, power consumption and reliable connectivity pose numerous challenges for engineers. By using TI’s SimpleLink devices which offer ultra-compact solutions with minimal power consumption and easy integration in the Zigbee ecosystem, we are able to send reliable data from these infrastructures straight to the gateway so that our customers feel confident in their designs.
– Paolo Redaelli | Krabo, Project Manager
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