Silicon Labs Acquires Bluegiga, a Leader in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity Solutions

Company Is Now a One-Stop-Shop for Wireless ICs, Modules, Software and Solutions for the Internet of Things

AUSTIN, Texas & ESPOO, Finland, Feb. 03, 2015 – 

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leading provider of microcontroller, wireless connectivity, analog and sensor solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the acquisition of Bluegiga Technologies Oy. A privately held company based in Espoo, Finland, Bluegiga is one of the fastest growing independent providers of short-range wireless connectivity solutions and software for the IoT. Bluegiga's wireless portfolio includes ultra-low-power Bluetooth® Smart, Bluetooth Classic, and Wi-Fi® modules, as well as software stacks, development tools and software development kits (SDKs) for a multitude of applications in the industrial automation, consumer electronics, audio, automotive, retail, residential, and health and fitness markets.

This strategic acquisition significantly expands Silicon Labs' wireless hardware and software solutions for the IoT. Bluegiga's market-proven Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules, software stacks and development tools complement Silicon Labs' 802.15.4 ZigBee® and Thread mesh networking software, ultra-low-power sub-GHz solutions, and wireless MCU and transceiver product offerings. The combined wireless connectivity portfolio and development ecosystem will enable Silicon Labs to address a broader range of market opportunities and customer needs. Together, Silicon Labs and Bluegiga offer customers a "one-stop-shop" source of standards-based wireless connectivity solutions including high-performance, long-range and ultra-low-power options.

"With Silicon Labs' wireless, microcontroller and sensor portfolios gaining considerable traction in the IoT markets, the timing of this acquisition couldn't be better," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "Bluegiga's wireless modules and software stacks round out our wireless portfolio and complement our IoT solutions. The addition of Bluegiga wireless modules gives us new ways to deliver simplicity to our customers, enabling developers to easily add wireless connectivity to their designs."

Following the acquisition, Silicon Labs will continue to operate in Espoo, Finland, as a center of excellence for wireless hardware and software technology development. The company will continue to develop, market and support a complete portfolio of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi module products and software stacks for customers worldwide.

"The Bluegiga team is excited to join forces with Silicon Labs," said Riku Mettälä, vice president of product creation at Bluegiga. "We truly share a common vision of enabling versatile, cost-effective and streamlined wireless connectivity solutions for a wide range of applications, from the connected home to industrial IoT to consumer and health and fitness devices. Together, our wireless development teams will drive innovation in the IoT market, and our unified solutions will give customers a rich choice of wireless platforms for connected devices."

About Bluegiga Technologies

Bluegiga is committed to providing innovative and easy-to-use short-range wireless connectivity solutions to OEMs, device manufacturers and system integrators. Bluegiga's technology portfolio includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and products include a wide range of wireless modules, from ultra-low-power Bluetooth Smart modules to best-in-class long-range Bluetooth Classic and Wi-Fi products. Bluegiga was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. The company has local sales and customer service offices in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) and Hong Kong, China. Bluegiga products are available globally in more than 70 countries through an extensive distribution network. For more information, visit www.bluegiga.com.

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