Microchip Unveils Next-Gen BLE Solutions For IoT Developers
Zacks Investment Research | Jun 22, 2016 10:48PM ET
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) , a leading provider of semiconductor products, recently unveiled two next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solutions. These consist of an easy-to-use ASCII-style command interface that simplifies the usage of devices and eliminates any complicated code compiling.
The company’s RN4870 and RN4871 modules support the latest Bluetooth 4.2 specification and encompass a Bluetooth stack on board with a scripting engine to facilitate standalone operation and eradicate microcontroller use for simple applications. These next-generation Bluetooth devices enable fast time to market and improve total manufacturing cost.
The RN4870 and RN4871 devices offer up to 2.5 times data compared to other available variants which run on Bluetooth 4.0 standard. In addition, the new Bluetooth solutions offer Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) based connection security along with advanced features.
The devices can effortlessly transfer serial data over BLE devices and support various beacon formats like iBeacon or Eddystone using a single command. These products are fully certified under regulatory standards for usage all across the globe.
These next-gen products from Microchip will enable Internet of Things (IoT) developers build a better end application which will decrease power consumption. Utilizing the company’s products, developers will be able to reduce design complexity and shorten time to market significantly. The company’s new RN-style modules will assist customers to get started with Bluetooth Low Energy solutions in their products.
Microchip was the first company to offer Bluetooth 4.2 compliant silicon, modules and software. The upgraded BLE solutions are likely to drive bottom-line growth, going forward. Constant innovation has in fact made the company a leader in Bluetooth technology.
MICROCHIP TECH Price and Consensus/h3
Zacks Investment Research
Get The News You Want
Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.