What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range radio technology. Bluetooth wireless technology makes it possible to transmit signals over short distances between telephones, computers and other devices and thereby simplify communication and synchronization between devices. It is a global standard that:
- eliminates wires and cables between both stationary and mobile devices
- facilitates both data and voice communication
- offers the possibility of ad hoc networks and delivers the ultimate synchronicity between all your personal
devices

The Bluetooth wireless technology comprises hardware, software and interoperability requirements. Beyond unleashing devices by replacing cables, Bluetooth wireless technology provides a universal bridge to existing data networks, a peripheral interface, and a mechanism to form small private ad hoc groupings of connected devices away from fixed network infrastructures.

Bluetooth radio uses a fast acknowledgement and frequency-hopping scheme to make the link robust, even in noisy radio environments.


What is the difference between Bluetooth Chipset and Module?

Bluetooth chipset is a microcontroller-equipped solution for Bluetooth applications. Is consists of basic algorithm that supports Bluetooth operation. Whereas, Bluetooth module is a single wireless solutions consisting of hardware and software. Its software supports different profiles which provide a variety of specific applications, e.g. audio streaming, cable replacement, voice transfer and so on.

By integrating modules into your products can significantly reduce your time-to-market, as all required applications are readily embedded upon purchase. You stand an edge in bringing your products to the forefront in the wireless industry.


What is the future of Bluetooth?

According to Bluetooth SIG, in year 2005, over 500 million Bluetooth solutions were shipped over the globe. At the end of year 2006, the shipment of Bluetooth solutions worldwide is forecasted to reach more than 600 million units. Bluetooth penetration is growing rapidly and evolving as an established consumer technology.

With the blossoming and promising growth in the mobile phone industry, Bluetooth is unquestionably is must-have for every wirelss product. Besides that, there is great penetration of Bluetooth in cars, printers, medical equipment, and MP3s.