Smart-Home Devices Get Multi-Tier Matter Certificate Service

Panasonic Industry is at the forefront of enabling Matter technology through its range of wireless modules, catering to the essential wireless interfaces such as BLE, Thread, and Wi-Fi required by the Matter standard on PCB. In addition, the company offers PAN-MaX, a digital trust solution tailored for Matter products, aimed at easing the production challenges encountered by manufacturers of smart home devices.

Complementing the wireless modules provided by Panasonic Industry, PAN-MaX serves as a comprehensive solution for device manufacturers, offering all the necessary capabilities needed to create a Matter product seamlessly. By utilizing manufacturer-specific versions of Panasonic wireless modules, device manufacturers can ensure a hassle-free deployment of Matter. Panasonic takes the lead in implementing digital trust by embedding Device Attestation Certificates (DACs) from a Panasonic managed PKI infrastructure into compatible wireless modules, signed against a root certificate issued to a CSA-approved Product Attestation Authority.

The PAN-MaX Matter Certificate Service caters to smart home device manufacturers by providing:

• Customizable service options to meet specific customer and project requirements
• Service level tiers - Silver, Gold, or Diamond - offering flexibility in pricing
• Access to Panasonic’s European production facilities for pre-programming business logic and product-specific information

Dr. Chetan Joshi, Lead Product Manager, IoT Devices at Panasonic Industry Europe, highlights the company's unique approach to Matter enablement. He emphasizes the benefits of working with Panasonic, which streamlines the supply chain for engineering managers designing Matter products. By offering certified wireless interfaces and PAN-MaX for digital trust, Panasonic enables manufacturers to focus on delivering core business value to customers, while Panasonic handles wireless connectivity and device security.

The Matter standard, championed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), addresses the challenges of the fragmented smart home market. It aims to enhance interoperability among devices from different vendors, utilizing standard wireless communication technologies like Wi-Fi, BLE, and Thread. Matter's built-in security features combat issues such as counterfeit products, making it a foundational technology for the consolidation of the smart home industry.