Bluetooth module supports audio for voice, music

Bluetooth module supports audio for voice, music

Supporting audio for voice and music, the RN52 Bluetooth audio module provides low power consumption in a small, surface-mount form factor, and includes standard Bluetooth audio and data profiles for all smart-phone platforms − making it easier for designers to add high-quality wireless audio, combined with data capabilities, in a broad range of applications, such as wireless stereo speakers, headphones, automotive hands-free, medical devices, and computer accessories. The module has the Bluetooth stack on board which makes it easier to work with any microprocessor or microcontroller.

The embedded stack includes the popular SPP, A2DP, HFP/HSP and AVRCP profiles, along with the iAP for use with iPhone and iPod. Additionally, the RN52 supports a variety of audio codecs, such as SBC, aptX, AAC, and MP3.

To speed up designs, also available is the RN-52-EK Bluetooth audio evaluation kit. (RN52 Bluetooth Audio Module (part # RN-52-I/RM), From $16.00 ea/1,000; RN-52-EK, $169.95 − available now.)

By Christina Nickolas

Microchip Technology , Chandler , AZ
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www.microchip.com