ASE Labs
Welcome Guest. Please register or log in now. There are 72 people online (0 Friends).
  • Home
  • Articles
  • News
  • Forum
  • Register/Login

Microchip Announces Next-generation Bluetooth(R) Low Energy Solutions with Easy-to-use Interface and Embedded Scripting Capability

Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on June 23, 2016 at 11:07:01 PM
Microchip Announces Next-generation Bluetooth(R) Low Energy Solutions with Easy-to-use Interface and Embedded Scripting Capability

RN4870 and RN4871 modules support the latest Bluetooth 4.2 standard

BANGKOK, June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced two next-generation Bluetooth(®) Low Energy (BLE) solutions with an easy-to-use ASCII-style command interface that makes the devices easy to configure and eliminates any complicated code compiling.

http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20160621/8521603957

The RN4870 and RN4871 support the latest Bluetooth 4.2 specification and have a Bluetooth stack on board with a scripting engine to enable standalone operation and eliminate microcontroller (MCU) use for simple applications. These next-generation Bluetooth devices enable fast time to market and improve the total manufacturing cost.

The RN4870 and RN4871 devices deliver up to 2.5 times the data throughput improvement over previous generation products based on the Bluetooth 4.0 standard. In addition, the new Bluetooth solutions offer Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) based connection security coupled with advanced features.

The devices can seamlessly transfer serial data over BLE devices and can support different beacon formats like iBeacon(TM) or Eddystone(TM) via a single command. Both devices with a shield option are fully certified to meet worldwide regulatory standards and are available with compact package options as small as 6 x 8 mm. This, combined with Microchip's user-friendly interface, helps speed customers' time to market.

"This latest offering from Microchip will ultimately enable Internet of Things (IoT) developers to build better end applications with lower power consumption," said Steve Caldwell, vice president of Microchip's Wireless Solution Group. "With our products, developers can reduce design complexity and shorten time to market significantly. These new RN-style modules are the easiest way for customers to get started with Bluetooth Low Energy solutions in their products."

Each module has an on-board software stack and pairs well with any of Microchip's large range of low-power microcontrollers or any microcontroller with a UART interface. The RN4870 and RN4871 are designed to complement Microchip's diverse low-energy solutions designed for IoT applications.

"Microchip was the first to offer Bluetooth 4.2 compliant silicon, modules and software," continued Caldwell. "We are proud to be a leader in Bluetooth technology."

For more information, visit http://www.microchip.com/RN4870_Wireless6321.

Availability

The RN4870-V/RM118, which is shielded with an onboard antenna, is available now for sampling and volume production in a 12 x 22 mm module in 1,000-unit quantities. The RN4870U-V/RM118, which is unshielded with an external antenna, is available now for sampling and volume production in a 12 x 15 mm module in 1,000-unit quantities.

The RN4871-V/RM118, which is shielded with an onboard antenna, is available now for sampling in a 9 x 11.5 mm module in 1,000-unit quantities. The RN4871U-V/RM118, which is unshielded with an external antenna, is available now for sampling in a 6 x 8 mm module in 1,000-unit quantities.

Development support

Also available from Microchip is the RN4870 Bluetooth 4.2 Low-Energy PICtail(TM)/PICtail Plus Daughterboard with a sensor board (part # RN-4870-SNSR). The board is available today.

In addition, several existing interfaces will be supported by the RN4870 and RN4871 including the PIC18 Explorer Board (DM183032), the Explorer 16 Board (DM240001/2), and the PIC32 Expansion Board (DM32002).

For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's website at http://www.microchip.com/RN4870_Wireless6321. To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to microchipDIRECT or contact one of Microchip's authorised distribution partners.

Resources

High-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish):

    --  Chip graphic: flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/27697657732/sizes/l
    --  Block diagram: flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/27697654942/sizes/l
Follow Microchip

    --  RSS Feed for Microchip product news:
        http://www.microchip.com/RSS/recent-PRProduct.xml
    --  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicrochipTech
    --  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/microchiptechnology
    --  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MicrochipTechnology
About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com.

Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, and PIC are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. PICtail is a trademark of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

For more information, please contact:

Daphne Yuen (Microchip)

(+852) 2943 5115

email: daphne.yuen@microchip.com

Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20160621/8521603957

SOURCE  Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology

Web Site: http://www.microchip.com
 
Print This Entry
Tags PR Press Release
Related Articles
  • Huntkey Has Launched Its New Power Strips with USB Chargers on Amazon US
  • Inspur Releases TensorFlow-Supported FPGA Compute Acceleration Engine TF2
  • Hot Pepper Introduces Spicy New Smartphones in US Markets
  • Sharp Introduces New Desktop Printers For The Advanced Office
  • DJI Introduces Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom: A New Era For Camera Drones
Login
Welcome Guest. Please register or log in now.
Forgot your password?
Navigation
  • Home
  • Articles
  • News
  • Register/Login
  • Shopping
  • ASE Forums
  • Anime Threads
  • HardwareLogic
  • ASE Adnet
Latest News
  • Kingston HyperX Cloud 2 Pro Gaming Headset Unboxing
  • Synology DS415+ Unboxing
  • D-Link DCS-5020L Wireless IP Pan/Tilt IP Camera
  • Actiontec WiFi Powerline Network Extender Kit Unboxing
  • Durovis Dive Unboxing
  • Bass Egg Verb Unboxing
  • Welcome to the new server
  • Gmail Gets Optional Preview Pane
  • HBO Go on Consoles
  • HP Touchpad Update
Latest Articles
  • D-Link Exo AC2600 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi Router DIR-2660-US
  • HyperX Double Shot PBT Keys
  • Avantree ANC032 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
  • ScharkSpark Beginner Drones
  • HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
  • D-Link DCS-8300LH Full HD 2-Way Audio Camera
  • Contour Unimouse Wireless Ergonomic Mouse
  • HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset
  • Linksys Wemo Smart Home Suite
  • Fully Jarvis Adjustable Standing Desk
Latest Topics
  • Hello
  • Welcome to the new server at ASE Labs
  • Evercool Royal NP-901 Notebook Cooler at ASE Labs
  • HyperX Double Shot PBT Keys at ASE Labs
  • Avantree ANC032 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones at ASE Labs
  • ScharkSpark Beginner Drones at ASE Labs
  • HyperX Alloy FPS RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at ASE Labs
  • D-Link DCS-8300LH Full HD 2-Way Audio Camera at ASE Labs
  • Kingston SDX10V/128GB SDXC Memory at ASE Labs
  • What are you listening to now?
  • Antec Six Hundred v2 Gaming Case at HardwareLogic
  • Sans Digital TR5UTP 5-Bay RAID Tower at HardwareLogic
  • Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 6GB PC3-12800 BL3KIT25664ST1608OB at HardwareLogic
  • Cooler Master Storm Enforcer Mid-Tower Gaming Case at HardwareLogic
  • Arctic M571-L Gaming Laser Mouse at ASE Labs
  • Contour Unimouse Wireless Ergonomic Mouse at ASE Labs
Advertisement
Advertisement
Press Release
  • Huntkey Has Launched Its New Power Strips with USB Chargers on Amazon US
  • Inspur Releases TensorFlow-Supported FPGA Compute Acceleration Engine TF2
  • Hot Pepper Introduces Spicy New Smartphones in US Markets
  • Sharp Introduces New Desktop Printers For The Advanced Office
  • DJI Introduces Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom: A New Era For Camera Drones
  • DJI Introduces Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom: A New Era For Camera Drones
  • Fujifilm launches "instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition", designed by instax global partner Taylor Swift
  • Huawei nova 3 With Best-in-class AI Capabilities Goes on Sale Today
  • Rand McNally Introduces Its Most Advanced Dashboard Camera
  • =?UTF-8?Q?My_Size_to_Showcase_Its_MySizeId=E2=84=A2_Mobil?= =?UTF-8?Q?e_Measurement_Technology_at_CurvyCon_NYC?=
Home - ASE Publishing - About Us
© 2010 Aron Schatz (ASE Publishing) [Queries: 16 (8 Cached)] [Rows: 292 Fetched: 35] [Page Generation time: 0.011819124221802]