CSR expands dual-mode BlueCore platform with turnkey SoC for Bluetooth modules and embedded systems

CSRs highly integrated Bluetooth Smart Ready compliant CSRB5348 offers significant BOM savings while speeding time to market for multiple applications. The new dual-mode BlueCore platform offers a powerful set of classic and low-energy features in a highly integrated package, making it ideal for module manufacturers looking to speed time to market.

New Blackfin processor-based low-cost DSP development platforms from Analog Devices, accelerate time to market for image sensing and advanced audio applications. Analog Devices also introduced a single-chip, universal output programmable D/A converter allowing easy bias generation and level setting.

Tascam’s DR-44WL and DR22-WL are the first portable handheld recorders in the market to include Wi-Fi for transport control, file transfer and audio streaming to smartphones or PC. For Wi-Fi implementation, Tascam used GainSpan’s GS2100MIP Wi-Fi module which allows direct connection with other devices without the need of a Wi-Fi router.