Date: 15th July 2010

Broadcom supports the recently adopted Bluetooth Version 4.0

Broadcom has obtained certification and added support for the recently adopted Bluetooth Version 4.0 specification across its core BTE Bluetooth stack and Bluetooth system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions. Broadcom's qualification enables it to achieve Bluetooth v4.0 controller and host stack certification.

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) had recently announced the formal adoption of Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0, with low energy technology. Bluetooth low energy technology opens up segments such as fitness, sports, medical devices, security, and home entertainment based on Bluetooth products and sensors that are powered from a single small coin-cell battery.

The key features of the Bluetooth low energy specification in Bluetooth v4.0 are:
1. Low peak, average and idle mode power consumption.
2. Ability to run for years on standard coin-cell batteries and low cost.
3. Multi-vendor interoperability.
4. Enhanced range

This qualifications enables Broadcom to use full-featured Bluetooth devices which include the latest low energy technology in addition to Bluetooth High Speed, Classic Bluetooth and Enhanced Data Rate Bluetooth technology.

"Since the very beginning, Broadcom has been a strong supporter of the new Bluetooth v4.0 standard. Bluetooth v4.0 will enable new applications in health and fitness, remote control and security. We also anticipate new and innovative uses in PC's, mobile handsets and consumer electronic devices. With the introduction of Bluetooth low energy technology, Bluetooth technology is now expanding into new classes of devices." Craig Ochikubo, Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Wireless Personal Area Networking line of business said

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