Classic Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth technology (IEEE 802.15.1) is well suited for wireless integration of automation devices in serial, fieldbus and Ethernet networks. Bluetooth technology is specified for devices with high demands on small footprint, low power consumption and cost-efficiency.

Bluetooth Technology Facts

• Range of 10 meters up to over 1 km with a long-range module.
• Cyclic and fast transmission of smaller data packages.
• Data through-put of maximum 780 kbit/s gross (up to ~700 kbit/s net). With Bluetooth v2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), the data through-put is 2.1 Mbit/s gross (~1.5 Mbit/s net).
• Latency of 5 –10 ms.
• Security features with 128-bit encryption that offers protection against data eaves dropping.
• High system density where several wireless devices can be connected in the same radio environment and operate flawlessly
• Robust features Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH), Forward Error Correction (FEC), narrow frequency channels, and low sensitivity to reflections /multi-pathing.
• High availability in consumer products.

Wireless Selection Guide

If you want to learn more on various wireless use cases, wireless technology comparison, what makes connectBlue unique and the technical differences between the connectBlue wireless products and modules, have a look in our Wireless Selection Guide.

The connectBlue Wireless Product Range

The connectBlue wireless product range cover Bluetooth products, Wireless LAN /WLAN (IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n) products and IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee products. If you want to compare products regardless of wireless technology, select from the following options: