Bluegiga Technologies introduces an upgraded version of its successful Bluetooth communications module

20.06.2011

Bluegiga Technologies launches the WT11i Bluetooth class 1 module that combines antenna, Bluetooth radio and an on-board Bluetooth stack. The new product builds on Bluegiga’s successful WT11 design. It is intended for applications that can benefit from the enhanced performance.

The new module is suitable for OEMs needing Bluetooth technology in point of sale, health care and medical, industrial, automotive and machine to machine communications. Target applications include for example point of sale terminals, industrial computers and, medical devices and a board range of industrial sensors and data collectors.

The WT11i’s radio offers a transmission power of +17dBm with a sensitivity of 85dBm. It comes with Bluegiga’s iWRAP Bluetooth stack that offers simple software integration without the need for Bluetooth development, or standard HCI over UART and USB. WT11i is Bluetooth, CE, FCC, IC and Telec qualified. It is capable of operating over a broad temperature range from -40oC to +85oC, therefore making it suitable for industrial applications.

The WT11i is a fully integrated solution that enables fast entry to market at a competitive cost. It provides improvements on range and throughput over long distances compared to WT11. The new WT11i module from Bluegiga has evolved from the company’s programme of continual product development. “We found a new way of improving the WT11 performance so we decided to bring out this new improved version”, says Mikko Savolainen, VP Product Management. Bluegiga is offering WT11i to its customers as an addition to its successful existing WT11 modules. “Customers can still choose which product to use with the option of easily upgrading to the new version thanks to PIN compatibility between the two products.”, adds Mikko Savolainen.

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About Bluegiga Technologies

Bluegiga Technologies Inc. provides Bluetooth-based wireless module and access device solutions to OEMs, integrators and teleoperators. Its secure, cost-effective and easy-to-integrate devices are used by industry leaders in the areas of health and medical, automotive, audio, industrial, and consumer applications. Bluegiga was founded in 2000 with its head office in Finland and sales offices in United States and Hong Kong. Bluegiga has a presence in more than 65 countries worldwide through its distribution network.

About Bluetooth wireless technology

Bluetooth wireless technology is the global short-range wireless standard for personal connectivity from a wide range of electronic devices. The technology is now available in its fourth version of the core specification and continues to develop, building on its inherent strengths -a small-form factor radio, low power, low costs, built-in security, strength, accessibility, and ad hoc networking abilities.

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