Audio Device Bluetooth Module allows music streaming up to 650 ft.
Press Release Summary:
Supporting Bluetooth® BLE V3.0 and Classic standards, RB540 series features Class 1 Bluetooth data with simultaneous audio module for system integrators. Standard components include DSP, stereo CODEC, flash memory, and onboard antenna, and transmission power up to 20 dBm enables connection to Bluetooth devices within 650 ft range. In addition to surface mount PCB module with onboard antenna, product is offered as DIP, through-hole module with 1 x 1 in. footprint and U.FL connector.
Original Press Release:
Bluetooth Module for Audio Devices Allows Music Streaming for up to 650ft
Featuring TrueWireless technology and True Audio Data protocol.
SAN JOSE, CA — Radicom Research, a modem industry leader, announced today the release of their RB540 family Bluetooth modules that support Bluetooth BLE V3.0 and Classic standards. The RB540 series features a Class 1 Bluetooth data with simultaneous audio module for system integrators. The RB540 comes complete with DSP, stereo CODEC, flash memory and on board antenna. The module offers superior audio quality, power consumption and radio performance making it ideal for high quality Bluetooth headset designs and most stereo and mono audio applications.
The embedded DSP core is an open platform digital signal coprocessor allowing product-enhancing features such as advance audio decoding (MP3, AAC, AAC+), speech recognition, text-to-speech, echo cancellation and noise reduction.
With Class 1 radio, transmission power up to 20dBm, the RB540 series can connect to other Bluetooth devices such as MP3/MD/CD players, mobile phones, and desktop or notebook computers, PDA etc., in range up to 650 ft. (200 meters).
The RB540 series combines Bluetooth Basic Rate (BT 3.0) technology to provide increased throughput, reduced battery consumption and improved security. It also provides faster pairing and allows superior performance in the presence of interference from 802.11 Wi-Fi wireless devices and other 2.4GHz radios.
The RB540 series has on board flash memory available to upgrade the module’s firmware, modify parameters, or implement custom features. Radicom is capable to modify the firmware to meet ODM / OEM requirements and create custom Bluetooth functionality to meet OEM’s specific needs.
TrueWirelss (TWS) technology allows for streaming A2DP music on the master device which then relays the audio stream to a slave device. It also supports sending data or command to control master and slave through a smart phone or tablet.
With Radicom Research’s proprietary True Audio Data (TAD) protocol, the RB540 allows smart phones to transmit data to control devices during music streaming without affecting the audio signal. It supports audio A2DP, handset, hands-free wireless profiles.
There are two platforms available: The RB540 is a surface mount PCB module with on-board antenna. The RB540HM is a DIP, through-hole module continuing the popular Radicom “HM” footprint of 1” x 1”. The RB540HM also has an U.FL connector built in for attaching an antenna cable allowing flexibility to place antenna at a desired location.
Features:
• Class 1 radio, transmission power up to 20dBm
• Bluetooth V3.0, V2.1+EDR support
• UART / SPI interfaces (optional for special firmware)
• Small sizes: 1.55” x 0.70” x 0.10” (RB540-a), 1.00" x 1.33" x 0.25" (RB540HM-c)
• Serial Port Profile (SPP) support
• A2DP, AVRCP, HFP / HSP support
• 64MIPS Kalimba DSP co-processor
• Up to 16Mbits flash memory on board (firmware dependent – 8Mbits typical)
• Secure communications with 128-bit encryption (optional)
• On-board antenna (RB540-a, RB540HM-a)
• On-board U.FL connector for external antenna (RB540HM-c)
• Support 802.11 wireless coexistence
• -40°C to +85°C extended temperature operating
• RoHS compliant
• FCC, IC and CE (pending)
• Applications:
High Quality Stereo & Mono Headsets
• Bluetooth Speakers
• AV Transmitters
• Hand-free Car Kits
• MP3 Players
• VoIP Headsets
• Audio Dongles
• Automotive Wireless Gateway
• Cordless Phone (TX/RX)
• Intercom
• Long Range Locators
Pricing & Availability:
Samples of RB540 are available now, on a first comes first served basis. The pricing starts at US$17.00 each in quantity of 1000 pieces. Bulk discounts are available for higher OEM volume requests.
Custom Engineering:
Radicom Research's focus on embedded module-based data communications products for OEM's has resulted in a reputation for design excellence and product flexibility. Our Bluetooth team can modify the code and re-layout any product in the family to a custom footprint and deliver working samples in only two to three weeks.
About Radicom Research:
Founded in 1993, Radicom Research develops reliable, quality, easily integrated dial-up and wireless modems at competitive prices. Headquartered in San Jose, California with offshore manufacturing capabilities, Radicom specializes in designing and manufacturing embedded modem modules for OEM, including design modifications and custom products to meet specific requirements and unique needs.
OEMS and product designers are invited to contact Radicom Research for consultation and assistance in implementing Radicom's embedded modem modules to efficiently meet their system applications.
Phone: 1-408-383-9006, ext. 112
Fax: 1-408-383-9007
Email: sales@radi.com
