Bluetooth v3.0 + High Speed wireless functionality to enhance Broadcom's chips

Broadcom has adopted Bluetooth v3.0 + HS (High Speed) wireless functionality across its Bluetooth and InConcert combo chips and modules, which enable file transfer at speeds up to 24 Megabits per second (Mbps), utilizing an available 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN) radio. This new specification enhances the capabilities of Bluetooth technology in smartphones, personal computers, netbooks and other devices.

The key features of the Bluetooth v3.0 + High Speed functionality are,

Expanding the utility of Bluetooth in CE devices by enabling easy move large data files from mobile phones to PCs and digital TVs
10 times the transmission speed over previous Bluetooth specifications
Expanded capabilities for remote control applications featuring Unicast Connectionless Data (UCD) functionality that enables low power operation and reduced latency for CE remote control applications
Enhanced powerful security capabilities with support for the new Read Encryption Key Size feature that allows Bluetooth applications to ensure an appropriate level of communications security

Broadcom's Bluetooth v3.0 + HS compliant technology is now in production with ODM partners in a mini-PCIe combo module for notebook computers and a combo single chip based SIP module targeting smartphones.

Craig Ochikubo, Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Wireless Personal Area Networking line of business said, "We are a strong supporter of the new Bluetooth v3.0 + HS standard and are making its innovative features available in multiple configurations for a wide variety of applications. With our unique InConcert technology, which makes Bluetooth and WLAN work well together, we can offer silicon and software solutions that decrease the complexity of adding multiple wireless systems to innovative new consumer devices."

For more details visit www.broadcom.com