Connectivity Corner 9: Bluetooth vs BLE

Published on February 4, 2020

Connectivity Corner 9: Bluetooth vs BLE

Bluetooth Low Energy, or BLE, is exploding in popularity, but there are still many misunderstandings about what differentiates it from classic Bluetooth. Technical Support Engineer Rikki Horrigan explains the origins of Bluetooth Low Energy, what differentiates it from Bluetooth, the mechanisms behind its operation, and the impact it can have on your application and its power consumption. For more information on our latest BLE modules, visit: https://www.lairdconnect.com/bluetooth-5-modules