21ic Microchip Technology Inc. announces the expansion of its wireless portfolio with the launch of a certified Bluetooth® Audio Module that supports voice and music audio. The RN52 module features a small surface mount size and low power consumption, and includes standard Bluetooth audio and data profiles for all smartphone platforms. These features make it easy for designers to add high quality wireless audio. Combined with data processing capabilities, the module is suitable for a wide range of applications including wireless stereo speakers, headsets, car hands-free, medical devices and computer accessories. This article refers to the address: http:// The wireless advantage and the rapidly expanding market for smartphones and tablets are driving the demand for Bluetooth wireless audio accessories. Microchip's RN52 module is based on technology acquired from Roving Networks and has a built-in Bluetooth protocol stack on the board. By including a protocol stack on the template, the RN52 provides an easy-to-use and robust design model for any microprocessor or microcontroller, helping designers to bring their design accessories to market faster. The RN52's embedded Bluetooth stack includes popular SPP, A2DP, HFP/HSP and AVRCP profiles, as well as iAP for iPhone® and iPod®. In addition, the RN52 supports multiple audio codecs such as SBC, aptX®, AAC and MP3. Steve Caldwell, Director of Wireless Products at Microchip, said: "The excellent streaming audio capabilities of the RN52 greatly extend Microchip's Bluetooth portfolio. We integrate all major codecs and profiles to enable customers to easily create with minimal design effort. Bluetooth wireless audio accessories, so that products can be quickly brought to market." Development support To accelerate the design of the RN52-based Bluetooth accessory, Microchip also introduced the Bluetooth Audio Evaluation Kit (part number RN-52-EK). The new kit will be available in February. Supply The RN52 Bluetooth Audio Module (part number RN-52-I/RM) is available in a small, compact surface mount size and is expected to be available in 1,000-piece quantities starting in March. Dongguan Pinji Electronic Technology Limited , https://www.iqdatacable.com
