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2008-09-18 ROM-based Bluetooth embraces DSP
The BlueTunes ROM says CST is the world's first ROM-based Bluetooth solution for stereo headsets with an integrated DSP
2008-09-16 Two firms ready Bluetooth software for audio optimization
SRS Labs and CSR have entered into a partnership through CSR's extension partner program to create PureSpeech, the new Bluetooth software that offers better audio clarity to Bluetooth mono headsets
2008-09-16 Bluetooth: Embracing the medical challenge
Technologies such as sensors, MEMS, ADCs, MCUs and short-range wireless communication transceivers combine to create the medical device node. The medical device node can easily transfer various physiological parameters from a remote medical device to a mobile phone, a PC, or any Bluetooth-enabled host
2008-09-09 ABI: Bluetooth to hit 95% penetration rate in MIDs
The market for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) will grow at a CAGR of 167 percent over the next five years. ABI Research expects to see Bluetooth reach a 95 percent penetration rate in MIDs by year-end
2008-09-08 SP3T switch fits WLAN, Bluetooth apps
Tyco Electronics M/A-COM announced the MASW-008955, a DC-3.5GHz SP3T RoHS compliant switch for applications that require high linearity, low insertion loss, and fast settling time over a wide frequency range in an ultrasmall package size.
2008-08-22 CSR taps Intel USB tech to extend laptop battery life
CSR has partnered with Intel Corp. to redesign how its integrated Bluetooth device interacts with a laptop PC
2008-08-21 CSR's test facilities receive BRTF seal
CSR has achieved recognition by the Bluetooth SIG as a Bluetooth Recognised Test Facility (BRTF
2008-08-11 Bluetooth kit makes embedded design simple
ZBA Inc. has introduced the BT44-DEV-KIT Bluetooth evaluation kit, which includes Bluetooth dongle access to the company's BT44 evaluation board
2008-07-14 New XAP processor is built for Zigbee, Bluetooth
Cambridge Consultants has devised a new architecture for the latest version of its core for 16bit processors, the XAP5, that includes special features for running programs held in on- or off-chip flash memory.
2008-07-10 Bluetooth v.2.1 chip gears up for automotive
CSR announced that it has enhanced its BlueCore4-ROM Plug-n-Go automotive Bluetooth silicon with Bluetooth v.2.1 functionality
2008-07-01 Guide to low-power wireless network specs
Chipmakers need high volume sales to generate meaningful return, and high volumes require global markets. For a global technology market to take off, history has demonstrated that standards are essential. This was true for both Wi-Fi wireless Internet and Bluetooth. It will also be true for sensor networks
2008-07-01 IP standards to Roll for sensor nets
Aiming to define a spec for Internet Protocol as early as June next year, the IETF's Routing over Low-power and Lossy Networks (Roll) group is pursuing a standard way for control and sensor nodes on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 802.15.4 nets to link to the broader Internet
2008-07-01 Test highlights Bluetooth issues
IMT-2000 and 802.11 radios will interfere with each other unless they are located approximately 8m apart for 2.6GHz and 16m apart at 2.3GHz.
2008-06-12 65nm Bluetooth 2.1 chip touts up to 40% power savings
Broadcom's next-generation Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR single-chip solution promises significant performance upgrades and enhanced features, including lower power consumption, smaller chip size and improved radio performance
2008-06-11 Bluetooth automotive kit tackles interoperability challenges
Mindtree Ltd. has unveiled a Bluetooth automotive software development kit addressing the dual challenges of interoperability and dynamic specifications in automotive infotainment and personal navigation devices
2008-06-04 Wi-Fi enters PAN, challenges Bluetooth
Challenging the future of Bluetooth, a new startup and an Intel Corp. program point to a future for Wi-Fi in a broad range of peripherals, ranging from computer mice to cellular headsets and MP3 players
2008-06-03 Stollmann adds EDR features to its Bluetooth development kit
Stollmann's BlueFace+MPA development kit for Bluetooth integration projects has been enhanced to support both simple pairing and the new Enhanced Data Rate Bluetooth extension
2008-05-07 Incentive program levels Bluetooth field for small biz
The Bluetooth SIG has launched the Bluetooth Small Business Incentive Program designed to grow the Bluetooth technology market by creating new avenues of innovation and market entry for small businesses
2008-04-30 CSR taps Virage Logic's IP for next-gen Bluetooth devices
CSR has picked Virage Logic's semiconductor intellectual property (IP) to enable its next-generation Bluetooth solutions
2008-04-24 Low-cost Bluetooth solution targets PNDs, in-car systems
CSR has unveiled RoadTunes, a feature-rich, fully interoperable Bluetooth handsfree package for personal navigation devices and in-car systems
2008-04-17 ABI: Bluetooth gadget shipments up for growth in Asia
A new study from ABI Research entitled 'Bluetooth: Opportunities in Asia' indicates that Bluetooth-enabled equipment shipments in Asia will reach 982 million units in 2013, representing a CAGR of 39 percent over 2006 shipments
2008-04-16 CSR ULP Bluetooth eyes medical apps
Wireless chip specialist CSR plc has for the first time demonstrated the Ultra Low Power (ULP) Bluetooth in silicon, targeted at a medical application
2008-04-10 Bluetooth antenna design
This application note only describes PIFA and ceramic antennas because they are the most common, low-profile, smallest, and inexpensive types available.
2008-04-02 TI loads A-GPS, Bluetooth, ULP, FM on one chip
TI is launching at week's CTIA wireless conference the NaviLink 6.0, said to be the first chip to integrate A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and ULP, as well as FM capability
2008-04-01 Mini-card unites wireless USB, Bluetooth
A reference design kit that integrates wireless USB and Bluetooth radio technologies into a single combo module on a mini-card has been introduced by WiQuest Communications
2008-03-28 Chip plays Bluetooth-audio combo in mobiles
CSR has entered the foray into audio processors for mobile phones with the MusiCore1 single chip device that integrates Bluetooth with a stereo audio processor
2008-03-11 CSR upgrades Bluetooth headset design
CSR has launched BlueVox DSP, a low cost Bluetooth mono headset design with enhanced DSP-based CVC echo and noise cancellation technology
2008-03-04 Understanding low-power wireless network standards
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and ZigBee all have a place in the world of wireless communications. But for different reasons, none are a particularly good fit for wireless sensor networks
2008-03-03 Maximize multiband handset performance
Cellphones have moved rapidly from dual-band to tri-band to even quad-band. Also, cellphones need to handle various signals for peripheral radios such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. Ultimately, it is the RF switch that must be capable of switching up to nine paths of high-power RF signals with low insertion loss, high isolation and exceptional linearity to realize the necessary multiband performance
2008-02-18 Brain-picking: What do EEs have to say?
The Annual Salary and Opinion Survey of EE Times asked engineers to answer questions about a wide range of technologies¡ªfrom Bluetooth to WiMAX and everything in between
2008-02-14 Bluetooth piggybacks on Wi-Fi as UWB uptake crawls
The Bluetooth SIG will provide a mechanism for its protocol to ride on top of Wi-Fi networks while its longer-term plan to create a version 3.0 based on UWB technology moves slowly forward
2008-02-13 Laird beefs up wireless lineup with Ezurio purchase
Laird Technologies has acquired Ezurio, a privately-held company and supplier of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi embedded RF modules
2008-02-12 NXP chip brings triband, Bluetooth to ULC handsets
NXP is expanding its range of fully-integrated GSM/GPRS single-chip solutions for the ULC handset market with the Nexperia PNX4902 that offers ULC+ concept with tri-band and Bluetooth support
2008-02-08 Wi-Fi, WiMAX soon to invade handsets
An afternoon session on wireless networks at the ISSCC concluded that cost of the latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth links are going down, and WiMAX will soon find its way to cellphones
2008-01-31 CSR evolves along with Bluetooth
Over the years, CSR has evolved steadily in the Bluetooth market by continuing to support the latest version of the standard, improving its design process and including additional features
2008-01-28 Ref kit creates photo frame with Bluetooth
CSR has partnered with Cheertek to produce a reference design for a digital photo frame chipset with Bluetooth functionality
2008-01-28 Most compact front-end touts Bluetooth, WLAN
The most compact all-in-one front-end module worldwide for Bluetooth and WLAN applications meeting the 802.11 b/g/n standard has been developed, according to EPCOS AG
2008-01-28 Bluetooth chip rolls with FM radio transceiver
By combining Bluetooth wireless PAN functionality with an FM radio transceiver in a single 65nm chip, the STLC2690 from STMicroelectronics is said to offer leading-edge integration and performance
2008-01-18 Low-power spec to mark Bluetooth's 10th birthday
The low-power spec will allow Bluetooth devices to run off button batteries and enable applications such as watches that can be used to control music players
2007-12-05 CSR brings Bluetooth to Ford cars
CSR says that its BlueCore4-ROM Bluetooth silicon features in Ford's in-car communications and entertainment system called SYNC
2007-11-22 CEVA, ROHM co-develop Bluetooth 2.0+EDR ref design
CEVA Inc. and ROHM Co. Ltd have partnered to offer a complete reference design platform for Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
2007-11-21 CSR toolkit designs sub-$10 MP3 players
Bluetooth chip pioneer CSR plc has started shipping a single-chip MP3 reference design platform with an electronic BOM of less than $10
2007-11-08 Bluetooth headset cuts noise sans additional parts
Broadcom's BCM2044S Bluetooth headset solution delivers noise and echo suppression without expensive flash memory DSP components
2007-10-26 Reference design enables low-cost Bluetooth mice
Broadcom and Avago Technologies have jointly announced a new low-cost reference design platform for building laser mice based on Bluetooth technology
2007-10-24 Proprietary wireless hi-fi tech beats Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Through pairing wireless and hi-fi audio, startup Avnera touts chipsets for wireless audio connections in the 2.4GHz band that outperform data-oriented wireless connections in range, freedom from interference, automatic network configuration and full CD-quality sound.
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