Dual-mode Bluetooth CC256x controller supports 4.0 dual-mode protocols

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The dual-mode Bluetooth CC256x controller from Texas Instruments is a complete Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE HCI solution that reduces design effort and enables fast time-to-market.  

Based on TI’s seventh-generation Bluetooth core, the CC256x device provides a product-proven solution that supports 4.0 dual-mode (BR/EDR/LE) protocols. When coupled with an MCU, the HCI device provides best-in-class RF performance. Texas Instruments' power management hardware and software algorithms provide significant power savings in all commonly used Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE modes of operation. With transmit power and receive sensitivity, this solution provides a best-in-class range of about 2x compared to other BLE-only solutions.

A royalty-free software Bluetooth stack available from TI is pre-integrated with TI’s MSP430 and ARM Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 MCUs. The stack is also available for iPod (MFi) solutions and on other MCUs through TI’s partner Stonestreet One. Some of the profiles supported include: serial port profile, advanced audio distribution profile, human interface device, and several BLE profiles. In addition to software, this solution comprises multiple reference designs with a low BOM cost.

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