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TDC: TDC Launches Long Range Bluetooth (TM) Module; Postage-stamp size module offers 1km plus range
[October 17, 2007]

TDC: TDC Launches Long Range Bluetooth (TM) Module; Postage-stamp size module offers 1km plus range


(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)
RDATE:17102007

Basingstoke, UK -- TDC has launched a Bluetooth(TM)module with an
open-field range of one kilometre from its internal antenna, the
longest range of any Bluetooth module. The range can be further
extended by adding high gain directional antenna.

The EZURiO BTM402 BISM II module from TDC is a fully qualified
Bluetooth version 2.0 solution with a range of up to 1km, that gives
developers a drop-in communications solution requiring minimal
integration and no type approval. According to TDC, Bluetooth devices
normally have a range of just 10m, rising to 300m for high performance
modules. The new EZURiO module should allow many new applications to
benefit from the use of this stable and well-recognised standard.

Developed specifically for battery powered applications, the EZURiO
module from TDC supports low power modes including a sniff mode where
consumption is just 2.5mA. In full operation, the module draws a modest
130mA from a 3.6V - 5V dc source. Its highly compact size of just 25mm
x 35mm x 8mm further facilitates implementation in portable systems.

Key features of the BTM402 include generous I/O provision for
connection to other system resources. These include nine general
purpose I/O ports, two 8-bit analogue input lines and three PCM audio
channels. The module is pin and format compatible with EZURiO 802.11
WLAN modules, allowing developers to implement Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
versions of a product using the same board.

Product Description

The EZURiO BTM402 BISM II PA Bluetooth Serial Module is a fully
integrated and qualified Class 1 Bluetooth solution with RF, baseband,
antenna and protocol stack. It can deliver transmit powers of up to
65mW at 1,000 metres in open field conditions, as a result of careful
tuning of the power amplifier and the low noise amplifier to maximise
the RF link budget and to match the internal high sensitivity, high
gain antenna. The module incorporates the CSR BlueCore 04 chipset.

About TDC

TDC (part of the Abacus Group), is a technical component distributor
specialising in embedded components for wireless applications such as
GSM, GPRS, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and ZigBee. TDC's customers place as
much value on the world-class technical support the company provides as
the high quality products it distributes.

About Abacus Group plc

Abacus Group plc is one of the leading distributors of electronic
components in Europe, with directly owned companies having locations in
every major European electronics market.

Abacus Group companies are marketed in four groups:

Abacus Electronic Component Distribution (ECD) has a portfolio of over
180 franchises within 12 trading operations providing technical
distribution services through locally based sales offices.

Abacus Embedded Systems Group (ESG) covers businesses offering displays
and communications expertise, and includes Trident, Axess, TDC and
Abacus Embedded.

Abacus Own Brand encompasses Dubilier and Eledis offering competitively
priced, quality passives, electro-mechanical components and batteries.

Alpha 3 Manufacturing provides electromechanical sub contract
manufacture, under three trading operations: DEM Manufacturing, CTL
Manufacturing and CCS Electronics.

CONTACT: Simon Taylor, TDC
Tel: +44 (0)1256 332800
Fax: +44 (0)1256 332810
e-mail: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.tdc.co.uk/
Peter van der Sluijs, Neesham Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0)1296 628180
e-mail: [email protected]
Elaine Hodson, Account Executive, Neesham Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0)1296 628180
Fax: +44 (0)1296 696530
WWW:http://www.neesham.co.uk

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