BlueCore™ is the world's favourite single-chip Bluetooth solution. The architecture is now in its seventh generation, and offers truly outstanding levels of performance and integration. Devices are available in a number of forms (see overview) , to suit different applications. Features common to all variants include:
* single-chip architecture including RISC processor, allowing operation with a host processor, or as a 'hostless' solution
* ultra low power consumption
* exceptionally robust coexistence performance with other radios (cellular, Wi-Fi …)
BlueCore7 range
BlueCore7-FM - highly-integrated single-chip 'wireless connectivity centre'. Supports Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and the new Bluetooth low energy standard. Also incorporates an embedded FM radio and RDS demodulator (plus short range FM/RDS transmitter), and an enhanced GPS receiver.
* Ideal for cellphones and PDAs
* 6Mbits integral ROM
* Bluetooth V2.1+EDR compliant (supports optional AuriStream CODEC)
* supports Bluetooth low energy
* eGPS receiver
* Integrated FM tuner/RDS demodulator and short range transmitter
* BGA, CSP or WLCSP packaging
Development support
Casira general-purpose development system
BlueLab SDK for single-chip hostless applications
BCHS upper Bluetooth stack and profiles