Nordic Semiconductor Matter

Communication

Matter is a cutting-edge connectivity technology that harnesses the power of multiple transport methods like Thread, Wi-Fi®, Ethernet, and BLUETOOTH® LE. Thread, an IPv6-based mesh protocol, takes the lead for low-bandwidth applications, making it ideal for energy-efficient battery-powered devices like smart plugs and light bulbs. Bluetooth LE enables the seamless addition of new devices to a Thread-based network, while Wi-Fi can be used for high-bandwidth tasks within the range of local Wi-Fi coverage. Thread devices, when connected to the mains, act as routers, expanding the network's reach and ensuring self-healing capabilities that dynamically adapt to changes in the network.

Nordic's involvement

Nordic stands at the forefront of innovation with active involvement and significant contributions to the development of Matter. As a recipient of the esteemed Thread 1.3 certification badge, Nordic becomes the first company to attain this distinction, and allows customers to inherit the badge for Thread products, paving the way for Matter over Thread integration. Nordic's commitment to progress extends beyond certification, as the company also plays a crucial role as a leading contributor to the OpenThread® stack. Leveraging expertise in Bluetooth Low Energy, Nordic emerges as the perfect collaborator, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience for those seeking to embark on application development endeavors.

nRF54H20 offers superior processing power, a generous amount of memory, best-in-class radio, and state-of-the-art security, all integrated into a compact ultra-low power SoC.

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Smart home market

The smart home market is a promising frontier with untapped possibilities. Its widespread adoption has encountered unexpected hurdles, and over the past few years, the pace of growth in this industry has lagged behind initial projections. However, with these challenges lies an opportunity for change as industry leaders strive to reshape the smart home ecosystem.

Internet Protocol

Matter emerges as a formidable force, offering a solid bedrock upon which applications can be constructed. It allows seamless interoperability between diverse devices and ecosystems. Matter finds its roots in the renowned Internet Protocol (IP), the network layer connecting countless homes and offices worldwide. Leveraging the IP's widespread adoption, Matter delivers levels of interoperability and security to an array of interconnected devices and services.

Protocols

Matter offers a suite of wireless technologies with a focus on revolutionizing the application layer. Matter empowers devices with capabilities, including Bluetooth LE, Thread, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. Matter paves the way for enhanced connectivity, anticipating the integration of other IP-supporting protocols like cellular.

Development hardware

Create cutting-edge matter products with the nRF52840 DK, nRF5340 DK, or nRF7002 DK tools. These development kits offer an extensive range of features and capabilities to allow full utilization and testing of the functions of the System-on-Chips (SoCs). Easy access to all the analog and digital interfaces and GPIOs is allowed with convenient headers and edge connectors. Effortlessly program, debug and gain real-time operating system (RTOS) awareness during debugging thanks to the onboard SEGGER J-Link.

Topology monitor

To test with additional Thread devices on a network, use nRF52840 Dongles. nRF Thread Topology monitor is well suited to visualize the Network. 

Contact the Nordic team of engineers for more information on the active community in DevZone.

A good place to start looking for answers is the Thread page. Find additional information and all the relevant software and firmware.

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Up-to-date Matter integration

nRF Connect SDK has Matter support fully integrated, and a solution is ready for prototyping. Nordic continues to implement the newest updates with every release. To learn more, have a look at the Matter User Guide.

Matter Samples

Nordic's nRF Connect SDK can monitor the weather, and control home lighting, or lock doors. Nordic offers a wide range of sample programs to get started. With the comprehensive user guide, configuring Matter development environments is easy. Discover how to seamlessly run a Matter accessory on a Nordic Development Kit and learn about the recommended Matter controllers and the setup with a Thread Border router.

These examples show Matter with the nRF Connect SDK as a weather station that remotely collects a range of data. This device gathers temperature, air pressure, and relative humidity measurements through its intelligent sensors. Powered by a low-power, 802.15.4 Thread network, this example pairs seamlessly and offers remote control capabilities.

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