Bluetooth test software covers enhanced datarate

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Aug 5, 2005

The new LitePoint Bluetooth Software Package supports the latest Bluetooth version 2.0 with enhanced datarate (EDR) wireless standard.

The new LitePoint Bluetooth Software Package supports the latest Bluetooth version 2.0 with enhanced datarate (EDR) wireless standard.

This software package runs on the installed base of LitePoint IQview and IQflex test platforms enabling single-pass testing of combination Bluetooth/Wi-Fi products saving substantial manufacturing cost over dual-pass testing.

The Bluetooth Software Package integrates seamlessly into existing LitePoint IQview and IQflex test software adding Bluetooth transmit and receiver test capability for both R and D and manufacturing applications.

IQview and IQflex software currently supports 802.11a/b/g and turbo mode Wi-Fi wireless local area network (WLAN) testing needs and is ready to support next generation MiMo products.

"As the market leader in the WLAN test space, we are excited about adding this key capability to our products reflecting the growth of multistandard wireless combination devices", said Dr Benny Madsen, CEO of LitePoint.

"Being the first one box test instrument to fully support this latest Bluetooth standard demonstrates our dedication to supply complete value-added test solutions to our customers".

Included with the LitePoint Bluetooth Software Package are example Bluetooth chip production test programs, including CSR BlueCore2, BlueCore3 and the BlueCore4 product, which supports the latest Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR standard.

Simon Finch VP Strategic Marketing of CSR commented: "We were impressed with the speed and results that LitePoint demonstrated in a short amount of time to deliver this industry leading Bluetooth test capability, which will enable the rapid adoption of new, higher performing Bluetooth applications".

Finch continued: "We look forward to working with LitePoint on our Bluetooth and UniFi Wi-Fi programs".

Estimates of Bluetooth shipments indicate growth from 64 million (2003) to 140 million (2004) to 250 million (2005) units.

"Working with many customers in various wireless product sectors, we see the strong trend toward multiple wireless standards in diverse combination products", said Greg Ravenscroft, President of Advanced Development at LitePoint.

"The ability to support multiple wireless standards on a single platform that can deliver exceptional performance and low cost of test optimises our customers' profitability".

LitePoint Bluetooth Software Package is available now.

A single user licence is priced at US $3995.

Site licences are also available.