This eliminates obstacles when creating designs, from the simplest to the most advanced. Among the new products are the WBZ350 RF module and the PIC32CX-BZ3 SoC, which offers the most cost-effective way to integrate a Bluetooth Low Energy microcontroller into product designs. A list of the 12 products can be found on Microchip's Bluetooth Low Energy website.
“Choice is increasingly important when adding Bluetooth to any type of product. Developers need options and the ability to switch between them based on their expertise and application requirements,” said Rishi Vasuki, vice president of Microchip’s Wireless Solutions business unit. “No other vendor offers a Bluetooth Low Energy product as easy to use as our plug-and-play modules or provides as many options for more advanced designs. Furthermore, all of these products are from a single supplier, which reduces the need to sacrifice functionality for simplicity or innovation and accelerates development.”.
In addition to its Bluetooth microcontrollers, Microchip has introduced the RNBD350 plug-and-play module, which reduces costs and complexity by adding Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity to product designs. These modules minimize the time, money, and engineering resources required to optimize RF designs, certify them according to standards, and develop software. For experienced engineers seeking greater flexibility, Microchip offers a variety of wireless options and multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC) microcontrollers.
Sample applications for Microchip's Bluetooth Low Energy devices include IoT systems for smart homes and buildings, IIoT (Industrial IoT) solutions, and automotive designs.
Designers using the new products added to the Bluetooth Low Energy portfolio for simpler applications benefit from a streamlined development process that includes dedicated support services and development tools, all without compromising Bluetooth functionality. They also leverage Microchip's extensive microcontroller expertise for product selection assistance and have the opportunity to adopt a more advanced industrial Bluetooth Low Energy product when available to address more sophisticated designs.
Developers can also access Microchip's growing portfolio of wireless products for end-to-end solutions. This portfolio offers products based on well-known technologies such as Wi-Fi®, Zigbee®, Thread, and sub-GHz, designed to work seamlessly with the Bluetooth portfolio.
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