Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth provides wireless connectivity for applications from IoT configuration to streaming audio.
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Feb. 17, 2025
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Bluetooth is a low-power, wireless network initially designed as a personal area network (PAN). It has been used for wireless audio transmission and linking devices such as smartphones and PCs to keyboard, mice, and a host of other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Bluetooth SIG manages all Bluetooth specifications. 

This TechXchange includes articles and videos related to Bluetooth standards, testing, and comparisons with other wireless protocols used for applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT). Bluetooth continues to evolve, adding new features like distance measurement and audio broadcasting. 

Bluetooth Features

Bluetooth provides a range of functionality from streaming audio to controlling Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Bluetooth Adds Broadcast and Channel Sounding
Auracast brings broadcasting to Bluetooth while Channel Sounding provides distance measurements.
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Matter is a unifying connection environment for IoT, but adding something to the mix often includes Bluetooth.
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The Bluetooth SIG’s new Bluetooth LE Audio set of standards consists of a comprehensive set of specifications designed to support the next 20 years of audio development.
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New networking enhancement lets Bluetooth continue its reign as the top wireless technology.
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Discover how Bluetooth Low Energy is revolutionizing vehicle RF architectures by unifying key fobs, TPMS, and digital key systems into a single, low-power platform.
Blecon Delivers Bluetooth IoT Without Pairing
Blecon modules deliver IoT connectivity without Bluetooth’s traditional pairing.

What's the Difference Between Bluetooth and ...

Bluetooth is often compared to different wireless technologies. Each offers their own set of advantages and disadvantages compared to Bluetooth. 

Check out our Quick Poll: What IoT Wireless Protocol Do You Use? to see how Bluetooth matches up with its counterparts. 

What’s The Difference Between Bluetooth Low Energy And ANT?
Designers generally opt for one of these two standards when configuring ultra-low-power wireless sensor networks.
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Bluetooth LE Audio is not the same thing as Bluetooth LE—it brings new streaming audio features to Bluetooth.
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For nearly 20 years, Bluetooth has dominated as the short-range technology for wirelessly connected devices. But UWB’s latency and power-efficiency advantages position it as a...
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Automotive keyless entry brings convenience, but this feature gives hackers a new way to unlock or steal cars. Learn about the communication protocols involved and how UWB can...
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With the popularity of GPS, location is becoming an important feature for wireless devices. Now, consumers want micro-location, and, in turn, wireless technologies are adapting...
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As the IoT’s reach into daily life is extended, it’s important to understand the various wireless protocols that meet the unique needs of IoT environments.

All About Bluetooth 5

Bluetooth 5 is the latest standard from the Bluetooth SIG.

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The arrival of Bluetooth 5, met with great anticipation, has also triggered a number of misconceptions and outright falsehoods. This article sets about to debunk those myths. ...
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Longer range, faster speed, and larger broadcast message capacity come with Bluetooth 5, which makes it an even stronger wireless competitor in the IoT space.
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Texas Instruments’ SimpleLink CC2640R2F supports the latest Bluetooth 5 standard that supports higher speeds and longer distances.
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With the popularity of GPS, location is becoming an important feature for wireless devices. Now, consumers want micro-location, and, in turn, wireless technologies are adapting...
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From BLE BR/EDR to BLE to Bluetooth 5, the wireless communications technology has gone through numerous variations to meet disparate needs. What exactly are the differences between...
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The Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 chip, developed by Renesas, not only cuts power consumption, but it helps lower an EV’s weight by eliminating sensor wires.

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William G. Wong
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