Silicon Labs Thunderboard Sense Development Kit gives IoT developers the ability to connect everything

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Silicon Labs (also known as "Core Technology") has introduced a comprehensive sensor Cloud Development Kit, offering developers all the tools needed to create battery-powered wireless sensor nodes in the IoT space. The full-featured ThunderboardTM Sense "Creative Development Kit" includes six onboard sensors , a Wireless Gecko SoC for multi-protocol cloud connectivity, 8MB external Flash for OTA updates, and built-in SEGGER J-Link for simplified programming and debugging.

The Thunderboard Sense comes with an IoT mobile app that allows users to connect directly to the cloud, making it easy to collect and analyze real-time sensor data for business intelligence and analytics. This makes it a powerful tool for building smart applications across various industries such as health wearables, home automation, industrial monitoring, and asset tracking.

For more details on the Silicon Labs Thunderboard Sense Development Kit, including pricing, availability, and demo videos, visit the official website. You can download the Thunderboard mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play, and access the source code via GitHub. Whether you're working on fitness trackers, environmental sensors, or industrial monitoring systems, this kit makes it easy to bring your IoT ideas to life.

According to ON World’s IoT market research, wireless sensors are expected to see a significant increase in annual shipments, rising from 680 million units this year to 2.5 billion by 2021. Short-range wireless technologies like ZigBee, Thread, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi will play a key role in connecting these devices to the cloud. Kits like the Thunderboard Sense and Thunderboard React are designed to help developers of all skill levels create innovative wireless sensing products for smart homes, cities, agriculture, and more.

The Thunderboard Sense, part of the Silicon Labs Thunderboard family, offers a complete solution for battery-powered sensors from node to cloud. It features multiple onboard sensors that measure environmental conditions, motion, light, and more, and transmit the data wirelessly to the cloud. An intuitive mobile app lets developers view and analyze this data in real time, making it easier than ever to build connected IoT applications.

Raman Sharma, Director of Developer Experience at Silicon Labs IoT, said: “We designed Thunderboard Sense to empower developers to build end-to-end IoT solutions—from the sensor node to the cloud. It helps them quickly move from concept to product, enabling a wide range of wireless sensing applications supported by advanced cloud analytics and business intelligence platforms.”

The Thunderboard Sense Development Kit (SLTB001A) is compact, measuring just 30mm x 45mm, and includes a variety of components such as a multi-protocol Wireless SoC, microcontroller, multiple sensors , LEDs, and a debugger. These energy-efficient components allow developers to build long-lasting, low-power wireless sensors that can run on small button batteries. The board also supports easy programming and debugging through USB and Simplicity Studio tools.

With the Thunderboard Sense, developers can start building practical IoT applications in minutes using Simplicity Studio, free mobile apps, and cloud demos. No prior RF design experience is required, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced engineers looking to explore the world of IoT.

The Thunderboard Sense Development Kit is available now with a suggested retail price of $36. All hardware schematics, open-source design files, mobile apps, and cloud software are provided free of charge. For more information, visit the official website and download the Thunderboard mobile app from the Apple Store or Google Play.