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News
Issue #2001 - 41
(October 2001)
(Updated Oct.
12, 2001)
TECHNOLOGY
Broadcom Makes Bluetooth
Affordable
Broadcom Corporation said its
Broadcom BCM2002 radio chip with Bluetooth capabilities for CDMA and
3G phones is now available for OEMs for less than $5 apiece.
The BCM2002 meets the qualifications of Bluetooth Qualification
Board versions 1.1 — qualified system solutions for Bluetooth
applications, according to the company.
"Qualification of the BCM2002 means mobile phone
manufacturers will finally be able to add Bluetooth functionality to
their handsets for less than $5, a long-awaited price point in the
industry," said Scott Bibaud, director of marketing for
Broadcom’s Bluetooth products.
Key Features of the BCM2002
- Strong spurious emission performance: The radio chip minimizes
interference with transmissions taking place in the bands used
by mobile phones.
- Blocking Performance: Its highly linear design eliminates RF
filtering to receive strong, reliable signals from other
Bluetooth devices.
- Optimized cell phone integration: The radio design eases
integration into the very harsh environment within cell phones
while optimizing overall performance.
- Fractional-N frequency generation technology: The technology
enables the chip to base its operation on a number of different
reference frequencies.
OEMs will have to place large orders of hundreds of thousands in
order to receive the $5 price, the company said.
For more information: http://www.broadcom.com
Mobileinfo Comments and Advisory: We
would like to applaud Broadcom to bring the cost of Bluetooth
chipset to $5.00 range. While current economic climate has a lot to
do this price point, Broadcom's action will put enough pressure on
other manufacturers to bring prices in line with announcements at
the time of much-hyped Bluetooth introduction, 12-18 months
ago.
Note: This news release may contain
forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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