Texas Instruments Inc. (TI)
Bluetooth low energy open standard
Bluetooth Low Energy from TI
TI supports both dual-mode and single-mode solutions
- Dual-mode devices can communicate with legacy Bluetooth as well as Bluetooth low energy devices and support both protocols
- Single-mode devices only support Bluetooth low energy and are optimized for low-power, low-cost applications
TI has demonstrated the world's first single-chip, single-mode Bluetooth low energy device featuring controller, host and application in a 6 mm x 6 mm package
CC2540 features and benefits:
- One-chip integrated solution reduces physical size and cost
- Flash-based device enables device firmware to be updated in the field and data can be stored on-chip, increasing flexibility for developers
- Complete solution with low-power RF ICs, protocol stack, basic profile software and applications support
- Ultra-low power consumption for very long battery life and use of coin cells or alkaline batteries (no need for rechargeable batteries)
- CC2540 customer samples will be available in early 2010
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