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v4.1.0

08 Jun 20:02
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Gecko SDK (GSDK) Version 4.1.0.0

Component Version Summary Details
32-Bit MCU SDK 6.3.0.0 - Added support for BRD2204C board Release Notes
Bluetooth SDK 4.0.0.0 - Support added for Directed Advertising
- Support added for L2CAP connection-oriented channel
- Alpha Periodic Advertising Synchronization Transfer
- Apploader merged with Bootloader as communication plugin
- Alpha Dynamic Multiprotocol Bluetooth and multi-PAN 802.15.4 in RCP mode
Release Notes
Bluetooth Location Services 4.0.0.0 - Support added for new dual-polarized antenna array board BRD4191A Release Notes
Bluetooth Mesh SDK 3.0.0.0 - Reduced project flash consumption by optimizing Mesh stack code size
- Support added for xGM240P PCB Modules and BG22/BGM220 Explorer Kits
- Support added for GCC version 10.3-2021.10 and IAR version 9.20.4
Release Notes
Gecko Platform 4.1.0.0 - Initial release of CPC
- Added support for EFR32xG24; MGM240, EFR32MR21 and FGM230
- Several code size improvements related to Power Manager, HFXO Manager and em_crypto
Tools and Dependencies:
- Updated compiler support to GCC 10.3-2021.10 and IAR 9.20.4
- Updated CMSIS to version 5.8.0
Drivers:
- Added a new component to synchronize UART/PTI settings between WSTK mainboard and the radio board
- Added support for Analog Joystick driver to use the joystick functionality on mainboard v2
Security:
- Mbed TLS is updated to version 3.1.0
- Added software support for TrustZone, BETA quality
Bootloader
- Jedec driver support for external SPI flash
- Added a new bootloader sample application for devices with external SPI flash
Release Notes
OpenThread SDK 2.1.0.0 - Alpha SPI support for OpenThread RCP without CPC
- Thread 1.2 and 1.3 support for OpenThread
- Updated GCC compiler version to 10.3.1
- Alpha Concurrent Multiprotocol Zigbee in NCP mode and OpenThread in RCP mode
- Alpha Dynamic Multiprotocol Bluetooth and multi-PAN 802.15.4 in RCP mode
Release Notes
Proprietary Flex SDK 3.4.0.0 - EFR32xG24 GA with Antenna Diversity support
- FGM230S proprietary module GA
- Secure Vault integration to Connect stack
- BGM220 Range Test + DMP pre-compiled demo with EFR Connect Mobile Application
Release Notes
USB Device Stack 1.0.0.0 - No change from previous release Release Notes
Wi-SUN SDK 1.3.0.0 - FAN 1.0 certified Router & Border Router
- Perf throughput test tool
- Wi-SUN Configurator
- CLI for certification
- ARIB T108 support
Release Notes
Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range 700/800 SDK 7.18.0.0 - Keyfob application
- New Z-Wave 800 SDK containing preprogrammed radio boards for quick IOT demos and Z-Wave technology evaluations
- Z-Wave 800 S2 protocol uses secure vault for cryptographic key storage and hardware acceleration
- White paper about large network performance
- Serial API Controller and End Device source code available enabling customization of I/O etc.
- Z-Wave Long Range now supports both 250 ms and 1000 ms wakeup beams
- Improved SmartStart inclusion time on Z-Wave Long Range
- Streamlined hardware dependencies in Z-Wave applications
- Z-Wave Region stored in MFG token
- Support of WSTK v2 mainboard BRD4002A
- GCC Compiler 10.3.1
Release Notes
Zigbee EmberZNet SDK 7.1.0.0 - 2.4GHz Zigbee Smart Energy support for xG24
- 802.15.4 Signal Identifier and MAC CCA Mode 2 and 3 support for xG24
- Zigbee Green Power Gateway Backup
- Updated GCC and IAR compiler version
- Alpha Concurrent Multiprotocol Zigbee in NCP mode and Open-Thread in RCP mode
- Alpha Dynamic Multiprotocol Bluetooth and multi-PAN 802.15.4 in RCP mode
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v4.0.2

10 Mar 22:56
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Gecko SDK (GSDK) Version 4.0.2.0

Component Version Summary Details
32-Bit MCU SDK 6.2.2.0 - Underlying platform changes only Release Notes
Bluetooth SDK 3.3.2.0 - EFR32xG24 support
- Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes
Release Notes
Bluetooth Location Services 3.3.2.0 - Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes Release Notes
Bluetooth Mesh SDK 2.2.2.0 - EFR32xG24 support
- Added support for controlling the advertising interval for unprovisioned device beacons, GATT provisioning service advertisements, and GATT proxy service advertisements
- Made a number of small optimizations reducing the flash consumption of projects; exact amount saved depends on the feature set a project uses
- Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes
Release Notes
Gecko Platform 4.0.2.0 Peripherals: Added support for the IADC input (as positive or negative inputs) for DAC 0/1 and PADANA 0/1/2/3
Gecko Bootloader: Added support for MX25R3235F SPI flash part
Boards and External Devices: Added support for new OPNs BRD4330A and BRD4331A
RAIL library:
- EFR32xG24 support
- Added a new component to enable the built-in PHYs to operate with either 38.4 MHz or 39 MHz crystals on EFR32xG24 devices
- Added support for additional IEEE 802.15.4 CCA modes on platforms that support signal detection (EFR32xG24)
- Added support for IEEE 802.15.4 and Bluetooth LE Signal Identifier hardware on the EFR32xG24 (tested to alpha quality)
Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes throughout
Release Notes
OpenThread SDK 2.0.2.0 - EFR32MG24 support
- Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes
Release Notes
Proprietary Flex SDK 3.3.2.0 - EFR32xG24 support
- Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes
Release Notes
USB Device Stack 1.0.0.0 - No change from previous release Release Notes
Wi-SUN SDK 1.2.3.0 Applications:
- Moved Wi-SUN - SoC CLI and Wi-SUN - RCP from app/wisun to protocol/wisun
- Minimum heap size reduction (application configuration)
Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes
Release Notes
Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range 700/800 SDK 7.17.2.0 - Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes. Release Notes
Zigbee EmberZNet SDK 7.0.2.0 - EFR32MG24 support
- New APIs, including setting the power descriptor dynamic value
- Targeted quality improvements and bug fixes
Release Notes

v4.0.1

28 Jan 17:55
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Gecko SDK (GSDK) Version 4.0.1.0

Component Version Summary Details
32-Bit MCU SDK 6.2.1.0 - Underlying platform changes only Release Notes
Bluetooth SDK 3.3.1.0 - Selected quality improvements and bug fixes Release Notes
Bluetooth Location Services 3.3.1.0 - Selected quality improvements and bug fixes Release Notes
Bluetooth Mesh SDK 2.2.1.0 - Selected quality improvements and bug fixes Release Notes
Gecko Platform 4.0.1.0 Selected quality improvements and bug fixes throughout.
CMSIS Device: Added module- and part-specific DCDC initialization headers to have more control on DCDC configuration.
Security: X25519 and Ed25519 algorithms, along with related key management functionality, are now accelerated on Series-2 Secure Vault Mid devices.
Operating System: Added new errno module.
Boards and External Devices: Created pressure driver that abstracts bmp280 and bmp3xx.
RAIL Library
- Restricted the SL_RAIL_UTIL_PA_RAMP_TIME_US to 10 us on some EFR32 modules to match the certification conditions.
- Updated the Z-Wave PHYs for the EFR32xG23 to prevent a sensitivity degradation on the R2 (9.6 kbps) PHY.
Release Notes
OpenThread SDK 2.0.1.0 - Selected quality improvements and bug fixes Release Notes
Proprietary Flex SDK 3.3.1.0 - Selected quality improvements and bug fixes Release Notes
USB Device Stack 1.0.0.0 - No change from previous release Release Notes
Wi-SUN SDK 1.2.1.0 - Stack: Reduced the stack log verbosity
- Other quality improvements and bug fixes
Release Notes
Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range 700/800 SDK 7.17.1.0 Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range SDK v7.17.1.0 Pre-Certified GA is pre-Certified according to the 2021D Specification Release.
Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range 700/800 SDK v7.17.1.0
- Various bug fixes, refer to release notes.
Release Notes
Zigbee EmberZNet SDK 7.0.1.0 - Added sl_set_passive_ack_config, which allows the higher layers to control the broadcast behavior of a routing device.
- The Known Issues table in the release notes has been scrubbed. Issues fixed in version 7.0.0.0 are now reflected in the Fixed Issues section.
- Other selected quality improvements and bug fixes.
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v4.0.0

15 Dec 02:26
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Gecko SDK (GSDK) Version 4.0.0.0

Component Version Summary Details
32-Bit MCU SDK 6.2.0.0 - Gecko USB has been deprecated Release Notes
Bluetooth SDK 3.3.0.0 - Bluetooth v5.3 qualified
- New Co-Processor Communication (CPC) transport for RCP/HCI
- RTOS support in RCP mode
- Improved tools for Angle-of-Arrival evaluation and development
- Interoperability testing example added to the SDK
Release Notes
Bluetooth Location Services 3.3.0.0 - Support for additional hardware platforms and operating systems Release Notes
Bluetooth Mesh SDK 2.2.0.0 - New example embedded Provisioner application
- NCP Commander support for Mesh
- Multiple improvements to the Mesh BGAPI
- Support for Amazon Bluetooth Mesh Simple Setup (BSS)
Release Notes
Gecko Platform 4.0.0.0 CMSIS Device: Added support for ZGM230S modules
Drivers: Added support for RBG LEDs in the LED driver
Services: Added password and session protection in the CLI
Middleware
- Fixed vulnerabilities in Micrium OS Net
- Deprecated Micrium OS USB Device and USB Host
- Deprecated Gecko USB
Security: Mbed TLS is updated to version 3.0.0
Operating System: Changed default configurations of the Micrium OS Kernel to reduce code size
Gecko Bootloader
- Projects now supported in Project Configurator
- Provided as a full-source delivery
Machine Learning
- Updated TensorFlow Lite Micro version and updated quality to production level
- Added accelerated kernels and automatic initialization of TensorFlow Lite Micro
Examples
- Added emode demo
- Added new machine learning examples
Release Notes
Proprietary Flex SDK 3.3.0.0 - Multiprotocol and multi-PAN radio coprocessor (RCP) model
- Thread Duckhorn feature support
Release Notes
OpenThread SDK 2.0.0.0 - Added support for Z-Wave on EFR32xG23 parts
- Added support for new ZGM230 modules
- Updated the default PA curves for EFR32xG23 parts to be more accurate on Silicon Labs radio boards
Release Notes
USB Device Stack 1.0.0.0 - Initial release Release Notes
Wi-SUN SDK 1.2.0.0 - FAN 1.0 Certified Wi-SUN Border Router reference design
- Wi-SUN Network Performance Application
Release Notes
Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range 700/800 SDK 7.17.0.0 Pre-Certified Z-Wave 800 - Lower power compared to 700
- 55 % reduction in Rx current
- 35% reduction in Tx current
Z-Wave 800 – Longer range compared to 700
- Integrated +20 dBm PA
- 9 dBm sensitivity improvement for Z-Wave Mesh
- 3 dBm sensitivity improvement for Z-Wave Long Range
Z-Wave 800 – Best-in-class security: S2 and Secure Vault
Release Notes
Zigbee EmberZNet SDK 7.0.0.0 - Integrated with Gecko Platform component-based architecture
- 802.15.4 Radio Co-Processor (RCP)
- RCP Host for Raspberry Pi (Docker image)
Release Notes