BlueCore-based module finds success with MP3 designers

CES, USA and Cambridge, UK - January 8, 2007 - CSR (LSE: CSR.L) today announced that AvantWave's Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module uses CSR BlueCore4-ROM silicon to achieve wireless data rates up to 3 Mbps. Available now, the award-winning Bluetron(TM) BTR300S Bluetooth SiP (System-in-Package) is integrated with a multi-layer antenna that enables manufacturers to implement high-speed Bluetooth connectivity into the latest consumer electronic products. Although the module is designed to satisfy the wireless demands of a number of consumer applications, it has been particularly embraced by designers of new-generation MP3 devices wishing to add value to their products through wireless streaming of music and data transfer.

Jon Hudson, SVP of CSR Consumer strategic business unit said, "The BTR300S is a prime example of CSR's extensive partner support. CSR has worked closely with its partners to fully meet both their requirements and those of their customers. The success of this module within the MP3 market shows that we have achieved this objective and we expect to announce the first end design-wins in the coming months."

Designed specifically for consumer applications such as MP3 players, digital cameras, PDAs, handsets and the latest PMP (Portable Media Player) products, the BTR300S module implements CSR's BlueCore4-ROM silicon. This single-chip Bluetooth radio and baseband IC from CSR has features making it the ideal choice for modules that target such consumer applications. Data rates up to three-times faster than v1.2 Bluetooth devices, lower power consumption, and full backwards compatibility with existing Bluetooth v1.1 and v1.2, allow products using the BTR300S to happily interoperate with a full range of Bluetooth devices.

Jonathan Lee, CEO for AvantWave commented, "The new BTR300S module offers device manufacturers the most complete Bluetooth solution, allowing manufacturers to bring their products to market in the shortest possible time. CSR's technology and support is vital to providing our customers with the most advanced Bluetooth on the market and overcoming time, cost, and design constraints."

Hudson added, "AvantWave wanted to design a complete Bluetooth module that focused on reducing both size and cost to meet the needs of consumer device manufacturers. CSR's technology and support throughout the design process meant that AvantWave was able to reduce the number of external components required for manufacturing and under the new Bluetooth qualification process using this module will save on both time and cost."