CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) today announced that its BlueCore single-chip Bluetooth solution has been incorporated into Compaq Computer Corporation's Bluetooth MultiPort module for the Compaq Evo(TM) Notebook N400c, via the ALPS pre-qualified module.
The Bluetooth MultiPort, an interchangeable module designed by Compaq is integrated into the Compaq Evo notebook display panel to enable wireless communication with other Bluetooth enabled devices such as mobile phones, PDAs or printers.
Bluetooth technology has enabled the implementation of a number of major applications to the Compaq Evo Notebook N400c, including wireless synchronization of information between handheld and notebook computers, file transfer between handheld and notebook computers, and dial-up networking to Bluetooth mobile phones.
"Compaq is enabling real world applications of Bluetooth with the MultiPort module. You will be able to compose emails on your laptop while flying and as soon as you've landed and switched on your mobile phone, all messages will be immediately sent," said John Hodgson, CEO of CSR.
The MultiPort solution is a class 1 qualified Bluetooth device. Its interface is based on industry standard USB technology, which provides the flexibility to develop numerous solutions. Compatible with all 2001 generation Compaq Evo c series notebooks, the MultiPort is integral to the notebook display for optimal RF performance. This design also keeps PC Card and Mini-PCI slots free so that MultiPort users do not have to trade-off other functionality to get a wireless enabled notebook.
CSR's BlueCore01 is the only production ready single-chip Bluetooth solution and it includes the industry's first integrated CMOS based radio, baseband and microcontroller. By utilizing standard CMOS technology it can give cost and size advantages to designers of Bluetooth enabled end products. BlueCore has the capability of running with the full Bluetooth stack on-chip. This provides users with the flexibility to run some Bluetooth applications in a stand-alone mode on a single chip.
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