Belgian Firm Using Silicon Lab Bluetooth in Social-Distancing Wearable

Maggy, a Belgian startup, is using a Silicon Labs Bluetooth module to power a social distancing wearable that warns users when the space between people is too small, said the chipmaker Monday. Maggy created the device for organizations seeking to protect employees and visitors from COVID-19. Users can wear it out of the box as a lanyard or place it in their pocket and immediately sense vibrating and beeping if they become too physically close to another person with a Maggy. Silicon Labs last week reported Q2 revenue of $207.5 million, vs. $206.7 million in the year-ago quarter. IoT revenue dropped 8%. For Q3, Silicon Labs' guidance is sales of $208 million-$218 million.