New module enables simple implementation of Bluetooth functionality

Panasonic Industry Europe is introducing a highly-integrated, embedded dual-mode Bluetooth 4.2 RF module delivering high-speed operation at ultra-low power consumption. The PAN1026A is based on Toshiba ´s single-chip TC35661 Bluetooth semiconductor device with an embedded Toshiba Bluetooth SIG certified stack. An embedded SPP (Serial Port Profile of Bluetooth Classic) and a GATT (Generic Attribute Profile of Bluetooth LE) stack are integrated. The module provides all necessary clocks, EEPROM and integrated antenna, significantly reducing external component count and power consumption in applications requiring the support of Bluetooth 4.2 standards. The integrated EEPROM has a Panasonic MAC address, and it can be used to store link keys. As the device is fully pin and footprint compatible with its predecessor and also uses the same software development kit, the upgrade from the PAN1026 product is very easy. Remarks Pascal Meier, product manager at Panasonic: “Our new PAN1026A module allows for serving both legacy Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy connections with rapid connection and disconnection, needed by a wide range of applications, all at a small form factor”.