Microchip introduces 12 new wireless products that further ease Bluetooth integration for designers of all skill levels

     System designers face a number of obstacles when adding Bluetooth capabilities to their products, from technical and resource constraints to budget constraints, time-to-market pressures to challenging performance and integration requirements. Microchip Technology has expanded its Bluetooth low-power portfolio with the introduction of 12 new products designed to provide designers with a wide range of choices to help them address unique challenges and overcome obstacles from the simplest to the most advanced designs. These additions include WBZ350 modules and PIC32CX-BZ3 SoCs that can be used directly for RF applications, providing the lowest threshold for integrating Bluetooth low-power microcontrollers (MCUS) into product designs. To learn more about all 12 products, visit Microchip's Bluetooth Low Power webpage.

     Rishi Vasuki, Microchip's vice president of Wireless Solutions, said: "Choice is increasingly important when adding Bluetooth capabilities to any type of product. Developers need a variety of options and can switch between them based on their skills and application needs. No other vendor makes Bluetooth low-power products that are as easy to use as our plug-and-play modules, or offer such a wide range of options for more advanced designs, all from the same vendor, so that you don't have to trade functionality for ease of use or sacrifice innovation for rapid development."

     In addition to the Bluetooth MCU, Microchip also introduced the RNBD350 plug-and-play module, which reduces the cost and complexity barrier 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 looking for more flexibility, Microchip offers a powerful wireless, multi-protocol MCU system-on-chip (SoC) option.

     Examples of applications of Microchip's Bluetooth low-power devices include iot smart home and building systems, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, and automotive design. Designers using the newly expanded Bluetooth low-power portfolio in entry-level applications can benefit from an easy development process, including in-house support services and development tools, without compromising Bluetooth functionality. Microchip's comprehensive MCU expertise also helps them with product selection and easily switches to more advanced, industrial-grade Bluetooth low-power products when more complex design challenges need to be met.

     Developers can also leverage Microchip's expanding portfolio of wireless products for end-to-end solutions. These portfolios offer a range of products using popular wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread and sub-GHz that work seamlessly with the Bluetooth portfolio.