Bluetooth
by Jim Martin
Vluetooth technology has achieved global acceptance such that any Bluetooth enabled device, almost everywhere in the world, can connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices in proximity. Bluetooth enabled electronic devices connect and communicate wirelessly through short-range, ad hoc networks known as piconets. Each device can simultaneously communicate with up to seven other devices within a single piconet. Each device can also belong to several piconets simultaneously. Piconets are established dynamically and automatically as Bluetooth enabled devices enter and leave radio proximity.
A fundamental Bluetooth wireless technology strength is the ability to simultaneously handle both data and voice transmissions. This enables users to enjoy variety of innovative solutions such as a hands-free headset for voice calls, printing and fax capabilities, and synchronizing PDA, laptop, and mobile phone applications to name a few.
Core Specification Versions
� Version 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR), adopted November, 2004
� Version 1.2, adopted November, 2003
Specification: Unlike many other wireless standards, the Bluetooth wireless specification gives product developers both link layer and application layer definitions, which supports data and voice applications. Spectrum Bluetooth technology operates in the unlicensed industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band at 2.4 to 2.485 GHz, using a spread spectrum, frequency hopping, full-duplex signal at a nominal rate of 1600 hops/sec. The 2.4 GHz ISM band is available and unlicensed in most countries.
Interference Bluetooth technologys adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) capability was designed to reduce interference between wireless technologies sharing the 2.4 GHz spectrum. AFH works within the spectrum to take advantage of the available frequency. This is done by detecting other devices in the spectrum and avoiding the frequencies they are using. This adaptive hopping allows for more efficient transmission within the spectrum, providing users with greater performance even if using other technologies along with Bluetooth technology. The signal hops among 79 frequencies at 1 MHz intervals to give a high degree of interference immunity.
Range The operating range depends on the device class:
� Class 3 radios - have a range of up to 1 meter or 3 feet
� Class 2 radios - most commonly found in mobile devices - have a range of 10 meters or 30 feet
� Class 1 radios - used primarily in industrial use cases - have a range of 100 meters or 300 feet
Power The most commonly used radio is Class 2 and uses 2.5 mW of power. Bluetooth technology is designed to have very low power consumption. This is reinforced in the specification by allowing radios to be powered down when inactive.
Data Rate 1 Mbps for Version 1.2; Up to 3 Mbps supported for Version 2.0 + EDR
Bluetooth Technology Benefits Why Choose Bluetooth wireless technology? Bluetooth wireless technology is the simple choice for convenient, wire-free, short-range communication between devices. It is a globally available standard that wirelessly connects mobile phones, portable computers, cars, stereo headsets, MP3 players, and more. Thanks to the unique concept of 'profiles,' Bluetooth enabled products do not need to install driver software. The technology is now available in its fourth version of the specification and continues to develop, building on its inherent strengths -- small-form factor radio, low power, low cost, built-in security, robustness, ease-of-use, and ad hoc networking abilities. Bluetooth wireless technology is the leading and only proven short-range wireless technology on the market today shipping over five million units every week with an installed base of over 500 million units at the end of 2005.
Globally Available The Bluetooth wireless technology specification is available free-of-charge to our member companies around the globe. Manufacturers from many industries are busy implementing the technology in their products to reduce the clutter of wires, make seamless connections, stream stereo audio, transfer data or carry voice communications. Bluetooth technology operates in the 2.4 GHz, one of the unlicensed industrial, scientific, medical (ISM) radio bands. As such, there is no cost for the use of Bluetooth technology. While you must subscribe to a cellular provider to use GSM or CDMA, with Bluetooth technology there is no cost associated with the use beyond the cost of your device.
Range of Devices Bluetooth technology is available in an unprecedented range of applications from mobile phones to automobiles to medical devices for use by consumers, industrial markets, enterprises, and more. The low power consumption, small size and low cost of the chipset solution enables Bluetooth technology to be used in the tiniest of devices. Have a look at the wide range products made available by our members in the Bluetooth product directory and the component product listing.
Ease of Use Bluetooth technology is an ad hoc technology that requires no fixed infrastructure and is simple to install and set up. You dont need wires to get connected. The process for a new user is easy - you get a Bluetooth branded product, check the profiles available and connect it to another Bluetooth device with the same profiles. The subsequent PIN code process is as easy as when you identify yourself at the ATM machine. When out-and-about, you carry your personal area network (PAN) with you and can even connect to others.
Globally Accepted Specification Bluetooth wireless technology is the most widely supported, versatile, and secure wireless standard on the market today. The globally available qualification program tests member products as to their accordance with the standard. Since the first release of the Bluetooth specification in 1999, over 4000 companies have become members in the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Meanwhile, the number of Bluetooth products on the market is multiplying rapidly. Volumes have doubled for the fourth consecutive year and are likely to reach an installed base of 500 million units by the close of 2005.
Secure Connections From the start, Bluetooth technology was designed with security needs in mind. Since it is globally available in the open 2.4 GHz ISM band, robustness was built in from the beginning. With adaptive frequency hopping (AFH), the signal 'hops' and thus limits interference from other signals. Further, Bluetooth technology has built-in security such as 128bit encryption and PIN code authentication. When Bluetooth products identify themselves, they use the PIN code the first time they connect. Once connected, always securely connected.
About the author
Source: www.mobilefunn.sitesled.com/articles I am telecommunication engineer by profession and love the education by heart.
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JVC has launched a Bluetooth transmitter for Apple iPod users at CES in Las Vegas. The new AA-T100BT Bluetooth transmitter is compatible with fourth-generation and newer iPod players, plugging directly into the iPod dock connector to transmit audio to any Bluetooth headset. Powered by the iPod itself there is no bulky battery pack required.
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Bluetooth SIG announced the winners of its third annual Best of CES Contest to highlight the �hottest, most innovative and consumer friendly Bluetooth enabled products: Overall - Samsung P2 Widescreen Music Player; Headset - Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Stereo Headset (finalist: Motorola MotoPURE H12); Input - Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5500 Revolution Keyboard (finalist: Newton Peripherals MoGo Mouse X54 Pro); Music - Parrot DS1120 Bluetooth Speakers; (finalist: Samsung P2 Widescreen Music Player; honorable mention Motorola RAZR2 V9); Transfer - Motorola T815 (finalist: Samsung SGH-i617 Blackjack II); Vertical - Ford SYNC, powered by Microsoft Auto (finalist: Baracoda ScanWear; honorable mention Motorola MotoROKR T505)
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