Ericsson Microelectronics announces a complete Bluetooth radio solution, now available in sample quantities, for the growing CDMA cellular market.
Bluetooth radio is a complete transceiver, including all external components except antenna.
Digital control signals, a frequency reference source and antenna are the only required interfaces. The innovative self-shielding design eliminates the need for an external shield. For the control interface, Qualcomm's MSM3300 chipset and software are recommended. Sample radios are currently available, with volume deliveries for pre-production manufacture scheduled for early 2001. The use of a complete LTCC based module enables design of very efficient, low cost filters to work with the highly integrated radio IC that is required for a Bluetooth radio in a mobile phone environment.