CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) has today announced its MicroSira and CompactSira development tools for integrating Bluetooth functionality into a range of applications.
These new tools can enable the rapid development of host side software for PC and PDA applications. The new platforms complement CSR's BlueLab, announced in March 2001, and can be used to develop stand-alone, end-user equipment such as headsets, mice and keyboards with applications running on CSR's Bluetooth chips. MicroSira and CompactSira provide engineers with a comprehensive development platform for the production of an extensive range of host-based, Bluetooth enabled applications. MicroSira and CompactSira can be purchased as a $499 upgrade for existing customers of the Casira development system.
Both new products consist of a Bluetooth hardware interface, containing CSR's single chip solution, BlueCore01(TM), and development software. MicroSira, a USB connected Bluetooth device, requires no external power supply and is approved to version 1.1 of the USB specification supporting 12 Mb/s operation on the USB interface. CompactSira is a Compact Flash format expansion card offering Class One Bluetooth performance with adaptive power control for maximum application flexibility. If multiple units of the appropriate tool are used then full piconet operation can be tested and evaluated. Both products are shipped with host side test and demonstration utilities, example source code of Dynamic Link Library's, transport drivers and device firmware utilities.
"For a lot of companies, success will depend on their ability to bring Bluetooth applications to market rapidly. MicroSira and CompactSira present engineers with the tools to do so in an easy to use form," said Glenn Collinson, CSR's marketing director and co-founder. "Using these tools, designers can quickly and cost effectively develop and test new software for a range of functions, from printer drivers to mobile phone applications."
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