Ralink's 802.11n plus Bluetooth chip passes Bluetooth 3.0 + HS Qualification

Ralink's 802.11n plus Bluetooth combo solution (RT3090BC4) has completed Bluetooth 3.0 + HS qualification by the Bluetooth Qualification Board (BQB). Targeting notebooks, netbooks and high-volume consumer PC platforms, the RT3090BC4 supports data rates of up to 150Mbps.

"We are pleased to expand our partnership with Ralink into the fast growing mobile PC market," said Jean Huand, Senior VP of MSI. "With its advanced R&D and early investment in the 'next generation' of Bluetooth/Wi-Fi co-location technology, Ralink is far ahead of its competition with this Bluetooth 3.0 + HS certified 802.11n plus Bluetooth combo module for PCs. Once again Ralink has demonstrated that it is at the forefront of the wireless market, with high performance, reliable, and cost-effective Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth technology", Jean added.

The RT3090BC4 supports the 802.11n standard as well as BQB certified Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, the leading-edge version of Bluetooth which was announced earlier this year. The solution incorporates support for Motorola's consumer-friendly user interface and 22 Bluetooth profiles including multimedia capabilities such as stereo audio, video streaming, and rapid digital photo transfers for personal area network (PAN) applications.

"Ralink' Wi-Fi solutions are featured in millions of desktop and portable PCs worldwide, as well as the entire ecosystem of WLAN products including retail networking, broadband connectivity, and consumer electronics devices," said Dr. Horen Chen, President of Ralink Technology, "The RT3090BC4 WLAN plus Bluetooth combo solution enables manufacturers to quickly move into the new Bluetooth 3.0 + HS era and increase revenues."