Microchip Technology has announced from the Sensors Expo its first Bluetooth® 4.1 Low Energy module. The RN4020 builds on the Company's deep Bluetooth Classic experience and carries both worldwide regulatory certifications and is Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certified. The integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) stack and onboard support for the common SIG low-energy profiles speeds time to market while ensuring Bluetooth compatibility, eliminating expensive certification costs and reducing development risks. The module is also pre-loaded with the Microchip Low-Energy Data Profile (MLDP), which enables designers to easily stream any type of data across the BTLE link.
