This highly anticipated standard incorporates a number of advanced features that significantly improve the performance and usability of Bluetooth applications, including longer-range and faster connectivity. CEVA is already engaged with multiple customers whose silicon will incorporate these Bluetooth 5 features when the standard is finally ratified later this year.
"The advancements that come with Bluetooth 5 keep the technology at the forefront of innovation and will help transform how people interact with the Internet of Things, providing them with a seamless, simple, and more relevant experience," said Errett Kroeter, vice president of marketing for the Bluetooth SIG. "We are thrilled to see the enthusiasm and rapid deployment of this new technology from SIG members like CEVA and others, across the product value chain, ultimately bringing the benefits of Bluetooth 5 to customers around the world in record time."
CEVA, incorporating RivieraWaves, is a provider of IP solutions for both Bluetooth Low Energy and dual-mode Bluetooth (i.e., classic Bluetooth combined with Bluetooth Low Energy), with a long history spanning over fifteen years. With dozens of customers and numerous products in mass production, CEVA Bluetooth IP has sold over one billion devices to date.
Aviv Malinovitch, vice president and general manager of CEVA's connectivity business unit, stated: "We are excited about the exciting improvements that Bluetooth 5 will bring to customers and see a strong push in the market for these features. In fact, we already have some licensed silicon prototypes implementing some of these Bluetooth 5 features.".
RivieraWaves Bluetooth IP platforms consist of a baseband hardware controller and a feature-rich software protocol stack. For Bluetooth Low Power, this protocol stack covers Layer 1 link up to GAP/GATT, along with a comprehensive set of services and profiles. For Bluetooth Dual Mode, this protocol stack features an industry-standard HCI interface. A flexible radio interface allows the platform to be deployed using either RivieraWaves RF or RF IP from various partners, enabling optimal selection of foundry and process nodes.
Energy savings in connected homes: Broadband Forum TR-181 revolutionizes energy efficiency
Enabling connected devices in homes across Europe to enter standby mode could save enough energy to power up to 70 new small data centers across the continent, or the equivalent of a medium-sized city, the Broadband Forum predicts.
