Bluetooth Low Energy Technology

BLUETOOTH Innovation World Cup Winners Announcement

BLUETOOTH SIG INTRODUCES BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY, THE NEXT GENERATION BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

In July 2010, the Bluetooth SIG announced the formal adoption of Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0 with the hallmark feature, Bluetooth low energy technology. This final step in the adoption process opened the Bluetooth SIG Qualification Program for qualification of all Bluetooth prototypes to Version 4.0 of the Specification. Read the full press release about this adoption.

This announcement by the SIG follows the adoption of Bluetooth low energy technology in December 2009. This enhancement to the Bluetooth Core Specification enables vast new opportunities for developers and manufacturers of Bluetooth technology and brings to life entirely new markets for devices requiring low cost and low power wireless connectivity.

Bluetooth low energy technology opens entirely new markets for devices requiring low cost and low power wireless connectivity. Low energy technology is an evolution in Bluetooth wireless technology that will enable a plethora of new applications - some not even possible or imagined today. Many markets including health care, sports and fitness, security, and home entertainment already take advantage of the benefits of Bluetooth technology. These, and many more markets, will be enhanced with the availability of small, coin-cell battery powered wireless products and sensors that can now be enabled by Bluetooth low energy wireless technology.

Review the Bluetooth low energy technology FAQs for more information.

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Bluetooth low energy wireless technology

Bluetooth low energy wireless technology, the hallmark feature of Bluetooth Core Specification v4.0 features:

Ultra-low peak, average and idle mode power consumption
Ability to run for years on standard, coin-cell batteries
Low cost
Multi-vendor interoperability
Enhanced range

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