Sharp announce Bluetooth modules

Jan 31, 2001 at 04:00:00 GMT

Sharp Japan have today announced one CF Type I Bluetooth card and two other Bluetooth modules which could be used internally within a device. This extends the hope that we'll soon see the widespread use of Bluetooth wireless communication in digital devices such as digital cameras, PDA's, communications and input devices. (Thanks to digitalcamera.gr.jp for the lead on this story).

Information and Specifications

Type	CF Type	Module Type
Name	Bluetooth CF card	Module with built-in Bluetooth base strap	Bluetooth module
Introduction	Japan	Japan	Japan
Model no.	DC2C1BZ001	DC2D1BZ001	DC2D1BZ002
Sample price	25,000 YEN (US$215)	10,000 YEN (US$86)	8,000 YEN (US$69)
Sample shipment	Feb 2001	Mar 2001	Mar 2001
Mass production	Mar 2001	Jul 2001	Jul 2001
Monthly production	5,000	100,000	100,000
Dimensions	49.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm	17 x 17 x 2.5 mm	16 x 13.8 x 2.5 mm
Pin mount	n/a	29 pin	32 pin
Freq. range	2.402 - 2.480 GHz
Transmit rate	1 Mbps
Data transfer speed	723 kbps / 57.6 kbps (non-symetrical) 433 kbps (symetrical)
Power req. (tx/rx)	70mA / 80mA	85mA / 85mA	46mA / 57mA
Comm. distance	10m or less	n/a	n/a
Supply voltage	DC 3.3 or 5 V	DC 2.7 - 3.3 V	DC 2.7 - 3 3 V