“We are the first on the market with a range of Bluetooth 4.0 qualified audio components, unlocking the consumer benefit potential of this new standard and once again demonstrating our leadership in wireless audio,” said Anthony Murray, senior vice president of the Home Group at CSR. “These CSR8600 devices can now be used with our family of µEnergy™ Bluetooth low energy solutions to deliver ultra low-power connectivity and simple data transfer for a broad range of wireless accessories.”
From next-generation TVs, connected home entertainment systems, sound bars and speakers to tablets, PCs and other mobile connectivity applications, the CSR8600 platform delivers a rich high-fidelity stereo audio experience and other connectivity features wirelessly through advanced Bluetooth 4.0 and Bluetooth low energy technologies.
CSR has been at the forefront of Bluetooth-compliant product innovation for more than ten years, and is now leading the field in this exciting new Bluetooth standard. Bluetooth low energy wireless technology is the hallmark feature of the Bluetooth Core Specification 4.0, enabling new Bluetooth Smart devices that can operate for months or even years on tiny, coin-cell batteries. The easy-to-integrate, cost-effective CSR Bluetooth-compliant low energy platform is enabling new applications for remote controls, watches, sports equipment, health sensors and home automation.