| 2009-10-30 |
High-rate Bluetooth opts for 60GHz |
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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has dropped plans to use the UWB technology it acquired from the WiMedia Alliance, and is now conducting due diligence on 60GHz technology |
| 2009-10-30 |
Bluetooth headset ICs reduce wind noise |
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Broadcom's advanced Bluetooth headset SoC solutions deliver power savings and premium audio quality. |
| 2009-10-23 |
2.5B low-energy Bluetooth ICs to ship in 2014 |
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The Bluetooth Low Energy market will grow at 78 percent CAGR between 2009 and 2014. |
| 2009-10-01 |
Bluetooth sensor targets wireless mouse |
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Avago's navigation sensor integrates a Bluetooth transceiver, baseband processor and VCSEL illumination in a chip. |
| 2009-06-10 |
Bluetooth, Zigbee bag Health Alliance endorsement |
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Wireless technologies Bluetooth and Zigbee Health Care have been endorsed by the Continua Health Alliance as future health device networking standards. |
| 2009-06-08 |
Bluetooth device boasts faster user interface |
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CSR has introduced an advanced series of ROM-based chips for the Bluetooth mono headset market. |
| 2009-06-04 |
RF front-end ICs tailored for Bluetooth, Zigbee apps |
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RFaxis Inc. has begun sampling its first two devices, both offering a replacement for traditional RF front-end modules, combining all the functionality into a single-die, single-chip that use "breakthrough and disruptive" design methodologies. |
| 2009-05-15 |
High speed Bluetooth ready for wider market |
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The recent announcement that the Bluetooth SIG has formally adopted Bluetooth high speed with 802.11 provides an opportunity for Bluetooth to diversify into new markets and broaden the technology's appeal. |
| 2009-04-23 |
Bluetooth 3.0 rides 24Mbit/s over 802.11 |
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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has released the Bluetooth 3.0 specification supporting data rates up to 24Mbit/s over a shared 802.11 radio. |
| 2009-04-22 |
Bluetooth IC tailored for coin cell-powered apps |
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Nordic Semiconductor has provided a preview of ¦̀Blue, its upcoming Bluetooth low energy solution range, designed to bring wireless connectivity to portable devices running on small but standard coin cell (watch) batteries and support battery lifetimes from months to years depending on the application. |
| 2009-04-07 |
Bluetooth headset is microphone-free |
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SMK has developed a full-duplex system microphone-free Bluetooth headset featuring an earphone unit that functions both as an earphone when listening and as a microphone when talking. |
| 2009-01-13 |
CE receives cost-effective Bluetooth solution |
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CSR has launched the BC5120 Bluetooth device, which combined with the BlueCore Session Manager (BCSM) software, provides the most cost effective and easy to integrate solution for digital TVs, hi-fis, DVD players handheld games consoles and other consumer products. |
| 2009-01-13 |
Bluetooth enters the digital living room space |
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Broadcom and Sharp Electronics are delivering Bluetooth for next-gen DTV products. Sharp is now shipping its AQUOS XS1 series of DTVs with built-in Bluetooth from Broadcom featuring the BCM2046 single-chip Bluetooth receiver in both the TV and the remote control. |
| 2009-01-08 |
SDK fit for high-quality Bluetooth headsets, speakers |
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CSR has unveiled the TrueWireless Stereo, a new software development kit for high-end Bluetooth stereo headphones and speakers. |
| 2008-12-10 |
Combo chip integrates .11n, Bluetooth, FM |
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Broadcom Corp. has rolled out a combo chip for mobile devices, which is its first to integrate single-stream 802.11n, Bluetooth, and FM receive and transmit capabilities. |
| 2008-11-20 |
Bluetooth modules aid medical apps |
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Laird Technologies Inc. has launched new range of Bluetooth modules designed to support the demands of medical equipment manufacturers. |
| 2008-11-14 |
Bluetooth remote control rolls for in-car apps |
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CSR has announced the availability of the BlueCore TouchLITE, a Bluetooth remote control development kit for automotive use. |
| 2008-11-10 |
Low-cost Bluetooth chip meets V2.0+EDR spec |
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AccelSemi has launched the AS3800 series of low-cost Bluetooth single chips that support Bluetooth SIG V2.0+EDR specification. |
| 2008-10-30 |
Bluetooth modules ease integration in embedded designs |
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Laird Technologies Inc. has added of four new Bluetooth modules to its range of wireless products. |
| 2008-10-13 |
GPS-Bluetooth radio IC upgrades next-gen handsets |
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SiRF Technology Holdings has launched a single-chip combination radio IC with a GPS RF front-end and a complete Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR controller designed for the company's multifunction SoC platforms. |
| 2008-10-01 |
Designers give Bluetooth more brawn |
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Even though 10 years have passed since the formation of the Bluetooth SIG, the technology behind Bluetooth is by no means stagnant, as designers strive for better performance, lower power consumption, increased range, and decreased size and costs. |
| 2008-09-18 |
ROM-based Bluetooth embraces DSP |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
| 2008-08-11 |
Bluetooth kit makes embedded design simple |
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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 |
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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 |
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CSR announced that it has enhanced its BlueCore4-ROM Plug-n-Go automotive Bluetooth silicon with Bluetooth v.2.1 functionality. |
| 2008-07-01 |
Test highlights Bluetooth issues |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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CSR has launched BlueVox DSP, a low cost Bluetooth mono headset design with enhanced DSP-based CVC echo and noise cancellation technology. |
| 2008-02-14 |
Bluetooth piggybacks on Wi-Fi as UWB uptake crawls |
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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. |
| 2008-02-12 |
NXP chip brings triband, Bluetooth to ULC handsets |
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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. |
| 2008-01-31 |
CSR evolves along with Bluetooth |
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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 |
Most compact front-end touts Bluetooth, WLAN |
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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 |
Ref kit creates photo frame with Bluetooth |
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CSR has partnered with Cheertek to produce a reference design for a digital photo frame chipset with Bluetooth functionality. |
| 2008-01-28 |
Bluetooth chip rolls with FM radio transceiver |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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CEVA Inc. and ROHM Co. Ltd have partnered to offer a complete reference design platform for Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. |
| 2007-11-08 |
Bluetooth headset cuts noise sans additional parts |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
| 2007-09-20 |
CSR, Sensory put speech recognition in Bluetooth headset |
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CSR and Sensory have teamed up to provide speech recognition on Bluetooth headsets and car kits by incorporating Sensory's FluentSoft Bluetooth Suite software into CSR's BlueCore5-Multimedia platform. |
| 2007-09-19 |
CSR Wi-Fi, Bluetooth tech powers Mio GPS PDA phone |
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CSR has announced that its UniFi-1 Portable for Wi-Fi and BlueCore4-ROM for Bluetooth technologies have been selected by a GPS maker Mio Technology for the latter's new quad-band GPS PDA phone. |
| 2007-09-17 |
Restructuring Bluetooth for mobile use |
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The trend of integrating Bluetooth in mobile phones continues to put phone manufacturers under increasing pressure. Users will not accept large handsets, compromised performance and shortened battery life due to power-hungry technologies. This article looks at the steps that Bluetooth chip vendors are taking to address these issues. |
| 2007-09-17 |
Let WiMAX, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi coexist in handsets |
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The coexistence of WiMAX, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in handsets and handheld devices poses an engineering challenge as their transmission over adjacent RF bands may conflict and severely degrade performance. But it's possible for these wireless technologies to exist in the handset. |
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