December 13, 2001
CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) today announced the launch of its module partner program, a sixth category in its successful partner program.
Already signed to the new program are 11 module suppliers, between them providing a wide range of pre-engineered, qualified modules based on CSR's BlueCore Bluetooth single-chip. Modules from all 11 module suppliers will be available in sample quantities on-line from CSR's new web site www.btdesigner.com, significantly aiding designers with their new project developments. This site will go live on December 17, 2001.
The new website is a first point of reference for Bluetooth designers with comprehensive information on each of these modules, supplying customers with a simple way to evaluate alternatives. The site also contains an in-depth Bluetooth information section with technical data; white papers; useful reference books and web links; forthcoming events; standards; a glossary of terms; market research data; test and qualification information; development kits which can also be ordered on-line; recommended third-party design houses; test equipment recommendations; and even commercially available end-products for interoperability testing.
Partners already signed to CSR's module partner program include: ALPS (Japan), Ambit (Taiwan), BlueWinc (Korea), GemTek (Taiwan), Integra Telecom (Korea), LG Innotek (Korea), Mitsumi (Japan), Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. (Korea), Uniwill (Taiwan), USI (Taiwan) and Zenocom (Korea).
"Pre-qualified Bluetooth radio modules are an attractive option for customers developing Bluetooth products, particularly for companies without an in-house RF design or test capability, and are certainly the fastest route to market," said Clive Chelsom-Pill, partner program manager, CSR. "CSR, together with its module program partners, can now offer a range of modules for every target application, each enabling Bluetooth development time and costs to be minimized. Backed by our unrivalled customer support, integration of Bluetooth into end products has never been easier."
"With over 70% of all qualified Bluetooth modules containing CSR's BlueCore chip, and a wide range of module suppliers involved, CSR's program incorporates the broadest selection of the industry's module offerings," continued Chelsom-Pill.
Customers choosing a CSR based module also benefit from access to CSR's pre-engineered solutions to different Bluetooth applications. "Bundled products such as BlueCore2-PC, BlueCore2-PDA, BlueCore2-Mobile and BlueCore2-Access when combined with pre-engineered modules from CSR's module partners provide rapid for development and short time to money for Bluetooth products, vital in the current business climate," said Chelsom-Pill.
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