Product category: Communications ICs (Wireless)
News Release from: Cambridge Silicon Radio | Subject: BlueCore2
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 24 October 2002
Bluetooth chip powers
Murata Blue Module
Murata has unveiled an extremely small Bluetooth module incorporating the Cambridge Silicon Radio BlueCore2 chip
Murata has unveiled an extremely small Bluetooth module incorporating CSR's BlueCore2 chip. Murata's Blue Module integrates active devices and passive components to provide a compact solution for the wireless market. The full host controller interface (HCI) level unit measures 9.3 x 7.9 x 1.8mm, and is designed with Murata's low-temperature cofired ceramics (LTCC) technology.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 October 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The module, Bluetooth-enabled by CSR's BlueCore2, includes: Flash memory; bandpass filters and other passives contained within the device; an RF and baseband one-chip IC, crystal oscillator; and additional passives that are mounted on the substrate.
Eric Janson, worldwide vice president of marketing, CSR commented, "Murata required a Bluetooth chip that would enable them to produce the smallest Bluetooth modules possible without having to comprise on functionality".
Janson continued, "CSR's BlueCore2, with its fully qualified silicon, small footprint down to 6x6mm and full featured Bluetooth protocol stack enables OEMs like Murata to produce modules with a very short time to market".
"Through our pioneering technology, Murata offers this advanced solution to customers so they can focus on their core competencies.
With our Blue Module we eliminate the hassle of placing the IC on a printed circuit board and mount the supporting passives, memory and matching components nearby to give our customers more space for less money", said Harufumi Mandai, Vice President of Component Division III for Murata Manufacturing Co.
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