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News Release from: Xemics | Subject: Bluetooth reference designs
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 June 2003
Skyworks adds RF to Bluetooth designs
Xemics has combined with Skyworks Solutions to deliver a comprehensive Bluetooth solution.
Xemics has combined with Skyworks Solutions to deliver a comprehensive Bluetooth solution Together the companies will market several reference designs that combine Skyworks' CX723x3 radio frequency (RF) transceiver with Xemics' XE1400 series Bluetooth baseband
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 19 Dec 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Reference designs and development platforms are available for designers to easily build ultra-low-power, cost-effective Bluetooth enabled products.
Xemics' XE1400 series is manufactured using a 0.18 micron complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process that is ideally suited for ultra-low-power digital designs.
Skyworks' CX723x3 transceiver uses silicon germanium bipolar complementary metal oxide semiconductor (SiGe BiCMOS) process that is the optimal technology for RF devices.
This combination addresses the industry's demand for wide operating temperature ranges, ultra-low power consumption, low cost and a small footprint.
When compared with alternative solutions, the use of different semiconductor processes enables the manufacturer to benefit from greater volume production yields, superior RF and baseband performance and a reduced number of external components.
In addition, by applying state-of-the-art packaging technology such as ultra chip scale packaging (UltraCSP), the required PCB surface is almost identical when compared with known embedded solutions.
"We are delighted to team with Skyworks to enable our customers to develop and manufacture low-power Bluetooth solutions easily at competitive prices and form factors", said Alain Dantec, President and CEO of Xemics.
"Our relationship with Skyworks will enable us to deliver leading-edge ultra-low-power solutions for all types of battery-powered Bluetooth applications".
"We chose to work with Xemics due to their experience in ultra-low-power designs and leading-edge Bluetooth baseband technology", said Mohy Abdelgany, Skyworks' Vice President of RF Systems.
"Joining our two products together addresses the needs of customers looking for competitive solutions for next-generation Bluetooth devices".
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