Adapter puts battery-free Bluetooth on USB ports

Brain Boxes has released its first USB design for Bluetooth, expanding its range to cover all common interface ports.

Brain Boxes has released its first USB design for Bluetooth, expanding its range to cover all common interface ports.

The adapter and software drivers add simple, no-battery Bluetooth functionality to any computing device with a USB port.

The new adapter is based upon Cambridge Silicon Radio's BlueCore01 chip, thus ensuring flawless compatibility and performance.

The adapter also includes onboard Flash memory making it user upgradeable to the latest version of the Bluetooth specification.

The adapter is designed to meet the immediate needs of those wishing to add Bluetooth functionality to either desktop or laptop computers, though it is suitable for any device possessing a USB port, including games consoles.

The adapter is line powered from the USB port and has an internal antenna built into the PCB.

Externally it consists of only three elements: the USB plug, 75cm of shielded cable, and the dongle itself.

Shielded in an appealing two tone, impact resistant, plastic case and with an optional clip for attachment to laptop, the robust adapter is ideal for mobile computing.

For volume orders the length of cable can be specified and prices will vary accordingly.

"USB has grown into one of the most popular and simple data connections for consumers", remarks Stephen Evans, marketing manager at Brain Boxes, "Bluetooth needs to be made similarly accessible for widespread adoption.

Our new USB adapter brings hassle-free wireless connections to the devices people own now.

Simple, upgradeable, and with an appealing form factor we expect this adapter to be one of our best sellers over 2002".

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