Thread Mesh Networking Firmware Guide

Wireless Protocols

IPv6-based mesh networking protocol designed for reliable, secure, low-power IoT device communication. Thread is a foundation of the Matter smart home standard.

Key Topics

Thread network topology
Border router setup
CoAP communication
Thread commissioning
Matter over Thread
Sleepy end devices

Supported Hardware

nRF52840

Advanced multiprotocol SoC with 1MB Flash, 256KB RAM, and USB support. The go-to chip for Bluetooth 5.4, Thread, Zigbee, and 802.15.4 applications.

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nRF5340

Dual-core Bluetooth 5.4 SoC with dedicated application and network processors. 1MB Flash + 512KB RAM on the application core, with hardware security via ARM TrustZone.

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More Wireless Protocols

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

The dominant short-range wireless protocol for IoT, wearables, and consumer devices. BLE 5.4 supports data rates up to 2 Mbps, extended advertising, and direction finding.

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LTE-M & NB-IoT Cellular

Low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) cellular technologies optimized for IoT. LTE-M supports mobility and voice, while NB-IoT excels at stationary deep-indoor coverage.

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Wi-Fi Connectivity

High-throughput wireless networking for IoT devices needing fast data transfer, web interfaces, or integration with existing IP infrastructure. Wi-Fi 6 brings improved efficiency.

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