Microchip Launches 12 New Wireless Products to Ease Bluetooth® Integration for Designers of All Skill Levels

New products join the only Bluetooth low energy portfolio of modules, system-on-chip (SoC) products and plug-and-play options of its kind

System designers face many obstacles when adding Bluetooth functionality to their products, from technology and resource limitations to budget constraints, from time-to-market pressures to challenging performance and integration requirements. Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its Bluetooth low energy portfolio with 12 new products designed to provide designers with a wide range of choices to help them meet unique challenges and overcome various obstacles in the simplest to the most advanced designs. These new products include the WBZ350 module and PIC32CX-BZ3 SoC that can be used directly in RF applications, providing the lowest barrier to integrate Bluetooth low energy microcontrollers (MCUs) into product designs. For all 12 products, please visit Microchip's Bluetooth low energy web page.

“Choices are increasingly important when adding Bluetooth to any type of product. Developers want a variety of options and the ability to switch between them based on their skills and application needs, ” said Rishi Vasuki, vice president of Microchip’s Wireless Solutions business unit . “No other vendor offers Bluetooth low energy products that are as easy to use as our plug-and-play modules, nor do they offer such a wide range of options for more advanced designs, all from a single supplier, eliminating the need to trade functionality for ease of use or sacrifice innovation for rapid development.”

In addition to the Bluetooth MCU, Microchip has also launched the RNBD350 plug-and-play module, which reduces the cost and complexity barriers of adding Bluetooth low-power connectivity to product designs. These modules minimize the time, money and engineering resources required for RF design optimization, regulatory certification and software development. For experienced engineers who want greater flexibility, Microchip offers powerful wireless, multi-protocol MCU system-on-chip (SoC) options.

Application examples of Microchip's Bluetooth low energy devices include IoT smart home and building systems, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions and automotive designs. Designers using the newly expanded Bluetooth low energy portfolio in entry-level applications can benefit from a simple development process, including internal support services and development tools, without compromising Bluetooth functionality. In addition, Microchip's comprehensive MCU expertise can also help them make product selections, and they can easily switch to more advanced industrial-grade Bluetooth low energy products when they need to deal with more complex design challenges.

Developers can also implement end-to-end solutions by leveraging Microchip’s growing wireless portfolio, which offers a range of products using popular wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi®, Zigbee®, Thread and sub-GHz, working seamlessly with the Bluetooth portfolio.

Development Tools

Microchip provides customers with comprehensive development tools, software and source code for iOS® and Android® mobile applications, building block application examples and demonstrations, and free design check services to help customers quickly start product development.

Availability and Pricing

For additional information or to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit the Microchip procurement and customer service website.

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