Product category: Communications ICs (Wireless)
News Release from: Cambridge Silicon Radio | Subject: BlueCore2-External
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 19 March 2003
Adapter adds Bluetooth to legacy
handsets
The BlueCore2-External single-chip solution has been chosen to Bluetooth-enable the Jabra BT200 headset that allows wireless connectivity with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.
The BlueCore2-External single-chip solution has been chosen to Bluetooth-enable the Jabra BT200 headset that allows wireless connectivity with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones In addition, the Jabra BT200 is available with a multi-adapter that brings Bluetooth wireless connectivity to a non-Bluetooth phone
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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CSR's BlueCore2-External has been selected for the headset because of its small footprint and minimal external component count, giving Jabra the design freedom to create a light and ergonomically designed end product.
BlueCore2-External is a single chip radio, microprocessor and baseband IC for Bluetooth systems which, when used with a very small number of external components, provides a fully compliant Bluetooth system for data and voice communications.
The BlueCore2-External footprint is as small as 6 x 6mm and the low component count made possible by the design of the chip ensures that cost is minimised.
Connection between the Jabra BT200 headset and non-Bluetooth-enabled phones is possible using the multi-adapter, also Bluetooth-enabled by CSR's BlueCore.
This multi-adapter allows wireless connectivity between the headset and millions of mobile phones in use today which are not Bluetooth enabled.
This kind of hybrid product adds to the increasing range of Bluetooth applications that CSR's single-chip solution is able to bring to market.
CSR hardware and software stacks are the chosen solution for a whole suite of products, from dongles, human interface devices (HID), handsets and headsets, through to industry applications.
As the market leader, CSR is now accountable for 59% of v1.1 qualified end product Bluetooth designs.
Leo Larsen, Technology Manager, Jabra commented.
"Choosing CSR was a natural choice, as their proven track record in Bluetooth silicon encapsulates our commitment to providing high quality usable end products at a competitive price".
Larsen continued "Moreover, BlueCore's specific product features have allowed us to optimise design of the Jabra BT200 to satisfy two of the most critical criteria for headsets; low cost and ergonomic engineering".
Luke D'Arcy, Product Manager, CSR added, "We are always enthusiastic about the development of new Bluetooth ideas, and are delighted that Jabra has chosen BlueCore2-External to do this".
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