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  • Now Available: Advanced Bluetooth LE Module Series in Partnership with Silicon Labs

    Now Available: Advanced Bluetooth LE Module Series in Partnership with Silicon Labs

    The Lyra P is now in stock! The Lyra Series of Bluetooth LE Modules, based on Silicon Labs SoC, is a major addition to our industry-leading portfolio of Bluetooth solutions.  The Lyra Series of...

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  • Laird Connectivity, in Partnership with Silicon Labs, Launches Advanced Bluetooth LE Module Series that Accelerates IoT Development

    Laird Connectivity, in Partnership with Silicon Labs, Launches Advanced Bluetooth LE Module Series that Accelerates IoT Development

    New Lyra Series of Bluetooth LE Modules Based on Silicon Labs SoC Is Major Addition to Laird Connectivity’s Industry-Leading Portfolio of Bluetooth Solutions Akron, Ohio – 15 February 2022 –...

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  • Now Available: BL653µ Series of Bluetooth 5.1 + 802.15.4 + NFC Modules

    Now Available: BL653µ Series of Bluetooth 5.1 + 802.15.4 + NFC Modules

    Reliable Bluetooth Connectivity for IoT at a Fraction of the Size The BL653µ miniature modules from Laird Connectivity deliver Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity to the harshest environments at a...

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  • Coming Soon: New Mini Bluetooth 5.1 Modules from Laird Connectivity

    Coming Soon: New Mini Bluetooth 5.1 Modules from Laird Connectivity

    We are pleased to announce our upcoming Bluetooth 5.1 module series, the BL653µ . The BL653µ is a miniaturized series of modules from Laird Connectivity that delivers Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity to...

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  • Laird Connectivity Announces New Miniaturized Bluetooth 5.1 Module Series for Ultimate Design Flexibility in Industrial IoT

    Laird Connectivity Announces New Miniaturized Bluetooth 5.1 Module Series for Ultimate Design Flexibility in Industrial IoT

    Akron, Ohio – September 24, 2020 – Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, has announced the new BL653µ Bluetooth 5.1 module series which delivers longer range Bluetooth...

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  • Laird Connectivity and Cypress Deliver New Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5 Combo Module Purpose-Built for Industrial IoT

    Laird Connectivity and Cypress Deliver New Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5 Combo Module Purpose-Built for Industrial IoT

    Akron, Ohio , June 11, 2020 – Global technology leader, Laird Connectivity, has announced the upcoming Sterling-LWB5+ Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.1 module. Powered by...

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  • Now Available: BL653 Bluetooth 5.1 Module Series

    Now Available: BL653 Bluetooth 5.1 Module Series

    Longer range, extended temperature range, and multi-wireless capabilities bring the latest low-power connectivity to the harshest RF environments The BL653 Series of modules is now in stock and...

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  • Now Available: RS1xx Open/Closed Multi-Sensor

    Now Available: RS1xx Open/Closed Multi-Sensor

    New Open/Closed Multi-Sensor Platform Ideal for Cold Chain Monitoring The Sentrius RS1xx Multi-Sensor is an external open/closed and integrated temperature and humidity sensor. Battery powered,...

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  • Coming Soon: New Temperature Probe Sensor for Food Safety Monitoring

    Coming Soon: New Temperature Probe Sensor for Food Safety Monitoring

    We are pleased to announce the latest addition to the Sentrius™ RS1xx family of IoT sensors, the RS1xx External RTD Temperature Probe . This battery powered, long-range sensor platform...

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  • Meet the Sentrius™ BT510 Bluetooth 5 Long Range Sensor

    Meet the Sentrius™ BT510 Bluetooth 5 Long Range Sensor

    The Sentrius™ BT510 is a rugged, long range sensor platform providing Bluetooth 5 connectivity in a small, low cost footprint. Create an ecosystem of IoT sensors all communicating over long...

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  • New Bluetooth 5.1 Modules for Next Gen Industrial IoT

    New Bluetooth 5.1 Modules for Next Gen Industrial IoT

    Introducing the new BL653 Bluetooth 5.1 module series. The BL653 is a complete multi-protocol embedded wireless module that delivers longer range, multi-wireless capabilities, and extended...

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  • Laird Connectivity Announces New Bluetooth 5.1 Module That Delivers Longer Range for Next Gen Industrial IoT Enablement

    Laird Connectivity Announces New Bluetooth 5.1 Module That Delivers Longer Range for Next Gen Industrial IoT Enablement

    Akron, Ohio – February 13, 2020 – Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, has announced the new BL653 embedded Bluetooth 5.1 module series which enables industrial OEMs to...

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  • Laird Connectivity Announces a New Bluetooth 5 Module that Delivers Even Greater Range and Design Flexibility

    Laird Connectivity Announces a New Bluetooth 5 Module that Delivers Even Greater Range and Design Flexibility

    Akron, Ohio – July 23, 2019 – Laird Connectivity, a global leader in wireless technology, has announced the new BL654 PA (Power Amplified) series which delivers more power and range performance...

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  • Introducing the Pinnacle™ 100: Low-Power Cellular & Bluetooth 5 Delivers a New World of Powerful Applications

    Introducing the Pinnacle™ 100: Low-Power Cellular & Bluetooth 5 Delivers a New World of Powerful Applications

    After decades of designing, developing, and manufacturing in low-power wireless technologies, the Laird Connectivity team is proud to announce our next generation, fully-integrated, multi-wireless...

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  • Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Smart Ready

    Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Smart Ready

    Present in nearly all wireless phones and an ever-growing number of wireless devices, Bluetooth technology has become an exceptional performer for audio and data transmission. Bluetooth 4.0...

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  • Webinar Recap: BLE Mesh - A Practical Guide to Simplify Product Development Time

    Webinar Recap: BLE Mesh - A Practical Guide to Simplify Product Development Time

    Did you miss our last webinar, " BLE Mesh - A Practical Guide to Simplify Product Development Time "? Don't worry, the recorded presentation and PowerPoint slides are available to download on our...

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  • Laird Updates Popular Line of Bluetooth Modules with v4.2 Connectivity!

    Laird Updates Popular Line of Bluetooth Modules with v4.2 Connectivity!

    Laird is pleased to introduce a new line of Bluetooth HCI modules for rapid enablement of Bluetooth technology into OEM devices. The new BT85x and BT860 Series of USB and UART HCI modules and...

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  • Laird Brings Bluetooth v4.2 Dual-Mode Connectivity to Updated Line of HCI Modules

    Laird Brings Bluetooth v4.2 Dual-Mode Connectivity to Updated Line of HCI Modules

    LONDON – Global technology leader Laird ( LRD: London ) has announced a significant new line of Bluetooth-qualified Class 1 HCI modules for rapid enablement of Bluetooth technology into OEM...

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  • New LoRaWAN + BLE Sensor Platform for Long Range IoT Applications

    New LoRaWAN + BLE Sensor Platform for Long Range IoT Applications

    Today Laird Connectivity launched the new Sentrius™ RS1xx Series sensor platform that enables enterprise customers to deploy secure, stable wireless sensors in long-range Enterprise Internet of...

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  • New Article: Four Tips for Assessing BLE Module Data Sheets

    New Article: Four Tips for Assessing BLE Module Data Sheets

    Choosing a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) module for a product design can be overwhelming, especially given the demand and sheer volume of design projects involving BLE for applications like IoT...

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  • LoRa+BLE Removes Geographic Limitations for the Internet of Things

    LoRa+BLE Removes Geographic Limitations for the Internet of Things

    An article written by Laird's Jonathan Kaye was recently featured on Electronic Products and Technology. Titled, " Going the distance: LoRa+BLE makes it possible for IoT to go nearly anywhere...

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  • Optimized BLE Module Simplifies Bluetooth 5 Upgrade and Speeds Time to Market

    Optimized BLE Module Simplifies Bluetooth 5 Upgrade and Speeds Time to Market

    With billions of connected devices, Bluetooth technology continues to be a global driver of the Internet of Things (IoT). Today there are more than six billion devices wirelessly connected to the...

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  • New Multi-Interface LoRa Gateway Enables Versatile IoT Network Deployment

    New Multi-Interface LoRa Gateway Enables Versatile IoT Network Deployment

    Today Laird announced the new Sentrius™ RG1xx LoRa Gateway which offers multi-protocol connectivity to long-distance Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT) sensors and devices to create actionable...

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  • Maximizing Reliable Bluetooth Low Energy Throughput for the IoT

    Maximizing Reliable Bluetooth Low Energy Throughput for the IoT

    By Youssif Saeed, Firmware Engineer Overview While originally designed for low data-rate applications, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) has evolved to provide increasingly higher speeds. Since its...

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  • What’s New with Bluetooth 5.0?

    What’s New with Bluetooth 5.0?

    By Mahendra Tailor, Laird This blog post summarizes some of the new features and benefits that are introduced in the Bluetooth 5 specification. Bluetooth has been around for about 20 years, of...

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  • Recap of Laird Webinar: Leveraging Security Features of Bluetooth for IoT Applications

    Recap of Laird Webinar: Leveraging Security Features of Bluetooth for IoT Applications

    On January 31st Laird Connectivity Solutions hosted a live webinar and Q&A session. Titled, “ Designing for Success: Leveraging Security Features of Bluetooth for Your IoT Applications ”, the...

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  • Laird to Host Webinar on Bluetooth Security Features for the IoT

    Laird to Host Webinar on Bluetooth Security Features for the IoT

    Laird's Connectivity Solutions is hosting a free webinar and Q&A session on Tuesday, January 31st! The webinar, " Leveraging Security Features of Bluetooth for Your IoT Applications ", is the...

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  • BLE and LoRa Wireless Capabilities Expand Possibilities for EIoT Networks

    BLE and LoRa Wireless Capabilities Expand Possibilities for EIoT Networks

    An article written by Laird’s Jonathan Kaye and Zach Hogya was recently featured in the December issue of Control Engineering magazine. Titled, “ How to Implement Wireless Sensor Networks for...

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  • Bluetooth SIG White Paper Highlights Range Performance of Laird’s BL600 BLE Module

    Bluetooth SIG White Paper Highlights Range Performance of Laird’s BL600 BLE Module

    With a focus on increasing the functionality of the Internet of Things (IoT), the Bluetooth 5 core specification has established Bluetooth as the global wireless standard for simple secure...

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  • Bluetooth SIG White Paper Highlights Range Performance of Laird’s BL600 BLE Module

    Bluetooth SIG White Paper Highlights Range Performance of Laird’s BL600 BLE Module

    With a focus on increasing the functionality of the Internet of Things (IoT), the Bluetooth 5 core specification has established Bluetooth as the global wireless standard for simple secure...

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  • How to Set Up a BLE Distance and Object Detector

    How to Set Up a BLE Distance and Object Detector

    Today’s fast-paced, wireless ecosystem is sparking demand for more Bluetooth enabled devices, each more innovative than the last. One of the biggest benefits of developing with Bluetooth is that...

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  • How to Set Up a BLE Distance and Object Detector

    How to Set Up a BLE Distance and Object Detector

    Today’s fast-paced, wireless ecosystem is sparking demand for more Bluetooth enabled devices, each more innovative than the last. One of the biggest benefits of developing with Bluetooth is that...

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  • Laird Announces New 60 Series of Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Modules at Electronica

    Laird Announces New 60 Series of Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Modules at Electronica

    Today at the Electronica 2016 trade show in Munich, Germany Laird announced plans for the new 60 Series of Professional and Enterprise Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules . Specifically designed to offer...

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  • Laird Announces New 60 Series of Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Modules at Electronica

    Laird Announces New 60 Series of Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Modules at Electronica

    Today at the Electronica 2016 trade show in Munich, Germany Laird announced plans for the new 60 Series of Professional and Enterprise Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules . Specifically designed to offer...

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  • LSR Announces Two New Solutions for Embedded and 802.11ac Wi-Fi Applications

    LSR Announces Two New Solutions for Embedded and 802.11ac Wi-Fi Applications

    LSR, a Laird business, announced two new solutions that help companies design and certify wirelessly-connected products quickly and successfully. Based on Cypress Semiconductor Corp. radios, these...

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  • Opening the Box: Laird Connectivity's RM1xx LoRaWAN + BT v4.0 [Video]

    Opening the Box: Laird Connectivity's RM1xx LoRaWAN + BT v4.0 [Video]

    Earlier this year Laird Connectivity announced its Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT) RM1xx module series , the first commercially available solution to integrate both LoRa™ and Bluetooth ®...

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  • Flashback Friday: Simple is Smart

    Flashback Friday: Simple is Smart

    It’s Flashback Friday, and today we’re swinging back to a guest blog post from Laird’s Dave Burleton, which was featured on Texas Instruments’ ConnecTIng Wirelessly blog last year. Driven by...

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  • LoRa Alliance All Members Meeting Recap

    LoRa Alliance All Members Meeting Recap

    The Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT) has become a massive network of connected devices and sensors that continues to take shape as new technologies bring connectivity to unprecedented...

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  • New BLE v4.2 + NFC Solution from Laird Enhances Security and Development for the EIoT

    New BLE v4.2 + NFC Solution from Laird Enhances Security and Development for the EIoT

    The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest growing sectors of the tech industry. In a short time, expectations from emerging IoT deployments have skyrocketed, and the world is now seeing an...

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  • New BLE v4.2 + NFC Solution from Laird Enhances Security and Development for the EIoT

    New BLE v4.2 + NFC Solution from Laird Enhances Security and Development for the EIoT

    The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest growing sectors of the tech industry. In a short time, expectations from emerging IoT deployments have skyrocketed, and the world is now seeing an...

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  • Laird BLE Module Enables Self-Powered Wireless Wind Sensor

    Laird BLE Module Enables Self-Powered Wireless Wind Sensor

    This week, Etesian Technologies released their latest self-powered wind gauge. The patented BreezeBT is a completely wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) integrated anemometer that sends wind speed...

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  • Laird Modules Featured on Avnet’s New Solution for IoT Development and Prototyping Support

    Laird Modules Featured on Avnet’s New Solution for IoT Development and Prototyping Support

    Recognizing the growing need for IoT solution development and prototyping support, Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, recently introduced their latest IoT solution which features two...

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  • Laird RM1xx Combines LoRa & BLE- Enabling EIoT for Miles

    Laird RM1xx Combines LoRa & BLE- Enabling EIoT for Miles

    Today Laird announces the new RM1xx series of modules which innovatively combine Bluetooth® Smart technology with LoRaWAN into one module for the first time. The RM1xx series offers a powerful,...

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  • Seeing the Light with BLE Beacons

    Seeing the Light with BLE Beacons

    By Mark Duncombe, Field Applications Engineer III Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons are becoming ever more popular since Apple introduced its iBeacon specification. But there is far more to BLE...

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  • BLE Enabled Security Lighting

    BLE Enabled Security Lighting

    By Shewan Yitayew, Product Development Engineering Manager The connected home is just one reality that the Internet of Things (IoT) brings to the table. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is one of the...

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  • New BLE Proximity Demo with Laird's Whisper Mode

    New BLE Proximity Demo with Laird's Whisper Mode

    A new demo featuring Whisper Mode with Laird’s Bx600 Series is now available. The simple demo features a Laird specific implementation of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) called Whisper Mode which can be...

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  • New Guides on smartBASIC and BLE Beacon Fundamentals

    New Guides on smartBASIC and BLE Beacon Fundamentals

    In just a few short years, Bluetooth, specifically Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), has become a near ubiquitous technology. Now present  in nearly all mobile devices that connect wirelessly, BLE has...

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  • Philips Drives Connected Hospital with $225M Smart Hospital Deal

    Philips Drives Connected Hospital with $225M Smart Hospital Deal

    Throughout the past few years, we have learned how the idea of the Connected Hospital has rapidly transformed from a vision of the future into a reality. Hospitals are now focusing on providing the...

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  • What is Whisper Mode Pairing?

    What is Whisper Mode Pairing?

    Security is a critical issue in wireless communication. When using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Simple Secure Pairing is used when  two devices wish to communicate securely. This process establishes...

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  • Make BLE Development Easier with smartBASIC Programming Language

    Make BLE Development Easier with smartBASIC Programming Language

    The BASIC programming language, which stands for "Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code," was created over 50 years ago, evolving into several variants and platforms for general-purpose...

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  • BLE Simple Pairing with a Shared Secret Pin

    BLE Simple Pairing with a Shared Secret Pin

    By Mahendra Tailor, Technology Leader and Jordan Manser, Technical Writer There are use cases in Bluetooth pairing where one would want dedicated and pre-selected devices to be able to pair with...

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  • New Bluetooth Barcode Scanner Demo

    New Bluetooth Barcode Scanner Demo

    Last year, Laird Connectivity launched the award-winning  BT900  Dual Mode Bluetooth module. Powered by the  smart BASIC programming language, the BT900 reduces the engineering burden and design...

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  • New BLE Breakout Board Series for Any Hardware Budget

    New BLE Breakout Board Series for Any Hardware Budget

    BLE development just got easier with Laird’s Bx600 breakout board series . Joining the DVK-BL600 development kit, Laird’s new Bx600 breakout boards provide BLE development options for any...

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  • Is UART Flow Control (RTS/CTS) Necessary for Proper Operation in Wireless Modules?

    Is UART Flow Control (RTS/CTS) Necessary for Proper Operation in Wireless Modules?

    Some serial implementations link CTS and RTS to remove the need for handshaking. Laird Connectivity strongly recommends that developers utilize RTS / CTS for flow control in their applications...

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  • How BTv4.2 Prevents Tracking of Bluetooth Smart Devices

    How BTv4.2 Prevents Tracking of Bluetooth Smart Devices

    By Mahendra Tailor, Senior Staff Engineer and Jordan Manser, Technical Writer A key enabler for the Internet of Things (IoT), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is expected to connect billions of things in...

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  • Secure BLE Pairing for IoT

    Secure BLE Pairing for IoT

    Privacy and security are critical in wireless designs and should always be top concerns. With the release of Bluetooth v4.2, which the Bluetooth SIG says is the ideal technology for the IoT,...

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  • Elektor Uses BL600 in BLE Design for IoT

    Elektor Uses BL600 in BLE Design for IoT

    Elektor.Labs BL600-eBoB No doubt you’ve been hearing about the Internet of Things (IoT) for some time now. Until recently, the IoT has been a concept of the future, but in recent years it has...

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  • An Overview of Addressing and Privacy for Laird's BLE Modules

    An Overview of Addressing and Privacy for Laird's BLE Modules

    Privacy and Security are critical issues and should always be top concerns in wireless designs. Bluetooth protocols, version 4.0 and newer, include a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity option...

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  • FCC's Wi-Fi Blocking Rules Apply to Hospitals

    FCC's Wi-Fi Blocking Rules Apply to Hospitals

    A few months ago, Marriott International made headlines when they blocked consumers’ Wi-Fi networks at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville. Following a complaint from an...

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  • The Battle Over Bluetooth Low Energy For IoT

    The Battle Over Bluetooth Low Energy For IoT

    By Jordan Manser, Technical Writer Over the last few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has grown from a mere concept of the future to a globally recognized trend where the possibilities for...

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  • The Battle Over Bluetooth Low Energy For IoT

    The Battle Over Bluetooth Low Energy For IoT

    By Jordan Manser, Technical Writer Over the last few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has grown from a mere concept of the future to a globally recognized trend where the possibilities for...

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  • BT900-US Featured in Electronic Design’s Products of the Week

    BT900-US Featured in Electronic Design’s Products of the Week

    This week Laird's BT900-US was featured as one of  Electronic Design 's products of the week. Click here to see the feature. The newest member to the BT900 Series, the BT900-US is an intelligent...

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  • Deliver Maximum Flexibility with New BT900-US Intelligent USB Dongle

    Deliver Maximum Flexibility with New BT900-US Intelligent USB Dongle

    Laird recently announced a new member to the BT900 Series, the BT900-US, an intelligent BTv4.0 dual-mode dongle for Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The dongle is designed to simply...

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  • Chronic Disease Management to Drive Wireless Medical Device Market Growth

    Chronic Disease Management to Drive Wireless Medical Device Market Growth

    Chronic diseases and health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and Pulmonary heart disease have been a long running issue for people of all generations. Throughout the past decade, a...

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  • How do BLE Adverts Happen at the Baseband Level?

    How do BLE Adverts Happen at the Baseband Level?

    The next few years will be an exciting and innovative time for wireless. The long awaited Internet of Things (IoT) is driving wireless adoption around the globe. BI Intelligence , Business Insider's...

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  • New White Paper: Overview of BLE Security and Privacy

    New White Paper: Overview of BLE Security and Privacy

    Laird recently released a white paper that discusses the basics of security and privacy for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Laird's BL6x0 series and BT900. The white paper, titled BLE and Laird's...

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  • Laird to Participate in IncisorTV Roundtable

    Laird to Participate in IncisorTV Roundtable

    Ron Seide, Senior VP and GM of Laird's CPBU Ron Seide, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Laird's Connectivity Products Business Unit or Embedded Wireless Solutions, is invited to speak...

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  • Laird's BT900 Makes Headlines at International Trade Show

    Laird's BT900 Makes Headlines at International Trade Show

    Laird BT900 Series Intelligent Dual-Mode Bluetooth Modules Featured at Electronica In the eye of thousands of global decision makers, Laird made headlines at this year’s Electronica trade...

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  • Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Smart Ready

    Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Smart Ready

    Even the most energy-frugal Bluetooth devices typically require a charge at least every 48 hours. But with the introduction of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), devices can communicate for months or...

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  • Leverage Dual Mode BLE with Laird's BT900 Module

    Leverage Dual Mode BLE with Laird's BT900 Module

    The BT900 Series   is a fully approved, programmable module that represents the culmination of a 2 year program of investment and development into the Classic Bluetooth and BLE module product...

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  • New Distribution Partnership with Future Electronics

    New Distribution Partnership with Future Electronics

    Property of Future Electronics Accelerating Time to Market for Embedding Wireless Connectivity We recently signed a distribution partnership with Future Electronics, a leading global...

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  • Whiskey, iBeacons, and Digital Signage

    Whiskey, iBeacons, and Digital Signage

    By Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Communications Specialist Customers have come to expect personalized ads online based upon their search history. Retailers are able to utilize this strategy through the...

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  • New Bundle Solution for BT and Wi-Fi Connectivity from Laird

    New Bundle Solution for BT and Wi-Fi Connectivity from Laird

    Today, Laird released the 45 Series Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi modules and BT830 Series Bluetooth v4.0 HCI UART modules. Together the 45 Series Wi-Fi modules and BT830 BLE provide seamless integration of...

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  • BASIC Birthday Jingle Contest - $50 gift card or free DVK-BL600!

    BASIC Birthday Jingle Contest - $50 gift card or free DVK-BL600!

    In May BASIC, a revolutionary programming language, celebrated its 50th birthday. Developed in the early and complex days of computer programming, BASIC was the first programming language that...

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  • Low-Power Wireless Modules to Fuel the IoT

    Low-Power Wireless Modules to Fuel the IoT

    In recent months, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT), a trend that will allow everything around us to connect and communicate. The global market for low-power...

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  • Latest BL600 Firmware Provides Enhanced BLE Security

    Latest BL600 Firmware Provides Enhanced BLE Security

    By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern Recently, Laird announced the latest production firmware release for the BL600 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) modules. The latest BL600 firmware, version 1.5.66.0,...

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  • iBeacons Debut in NBA Arena

    iBeacons Debut in NBA Arena

    By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern iBeacons, introduced in July as part of Apple’s iOS 7, generated immediate buzz among developers and have been picking up steam ever since. iBeacons are small,...

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  • Download the Latest BL600 Engineering Firmware Release

    Download the Latest BL600 Engineering Firmware Release

    By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern Laird BL600 Bluetooth Low Energy Module The latest version of Laird's BL600 engineering firmware release is now available from Laird's new Support Portal ...

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  • BLE Beacons May Help Hospitals

    BLE Beacons May Help Hospitals

    By: Stephanie Lubrano, Marketing Communications Specialist Laird recently featured an article, "BLE and Beacon Technology: Great Potential in the Medical Market" , in the February issue of ...

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  • BLE for Cable Replacement in AIDC

    BLE for Cable Replacement in AIDC

    By: Stephanie Lubrano, Marketing Communications Specialist EE Catalog recently featured an article written by Jonathan Kaye, Product Director of Laird Embedded Wireless Solutions. The article...

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  • New BL600 Android Toolkit App

    New BL600 Android Toolkit App

    This week, Laird released the BL600 Toolkit App, the first of several Android applications in development. The app includes a heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, temperature sensor, and...

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  • The Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2013

    The Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2013

    Here’s a look at Laird’s top 10 most popular blog posts on the Wireless Connectivity Blog for 2013: 10. Lumia Black Update to Showcase BLE : Nokia, acquired by Microsoft, announced that...

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  • New iBeacon Application for Laird’s BL600 Modules

    New iBeacon Application for Laird’s BL600 Modules

    In a recent blog post , we discussed the iBeacon feature of Apple’s iOS 7, an innovative way to detect and monitor indoor location. With the location awareness and asset management industries...

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  • New Bluetooth Selection Tool for Choosing Optimal Solution

    New Bluetooth Selection Tool for Choosing Optimal Solution

    Laird Bluetooth Selection Tool Embedded Wireless Solutions of Laird announced today the release of the Laird Bluetooth Selection Tool . This simple and easy to use online tool is an excellent...

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  • iBeacon: A Standout Feature of iOS 7

    iBeacon: A Standout Feature of iOS 7

    This year alone, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) has enabled the surge of wireless applications and products in the mass market. In addition to personal health and fitness, the location awareness and...

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  • Crowdfunding: A Major Factor in the BLE Boom

    Crowdfunding: A Major Factor in the BLE Boom

    By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and its catalytic growth into new markets has been an increasingly hot topic in recent months. The technology is enabling what Tech...

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  • BLE for Retail

    BLE for Retail

    By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern In a recent blog post, we discussed Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and the expanding market. Estimote Inc., a technology start-up building a sensor-based analytics...

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  • PayPal Beacon Leverages BLE

    PayPal Beacon Leverages BLE

    By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern Lately, there has been a lot of discussion regarding Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and its expansion into new and unique markets. PayPal, the e-commerce giant, is...

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  • Bluetooth Smart Ready: Making Major Breakthroughs in New Markets

    Bluetooth Smart Ready: Making Major Breakthroughs in New Markets

    Since its arrival in 1998, Bluetooth has evolved into one of today’s most influential short range wireless technologies. ABI Research, a technology market intelligence company, recently released a...

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  • Laird Article on BLE Featured in Medical Design Magazine

    Laird Article on BLE Featured in Medical Design Magazine

    An article written by Product Manager Jonathan Kaye and Marketing Communications Specialist Stephanie Lubrano of Laird Technologies was featured in the August issue of Medical Design . The article,...

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  • Google Staff on Bluetooth Low Energy

    Google Staff on Bluetooth Low Energy

    Google recently announced upcoming Android support for Bluetooth Smart Ready and Bluetooth Smart devices. According to the press release , the native Android support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)...

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  • Laird BL600 Series Seeing Positive Reviews

    Laird BL600 Series Seeing Positive Reviews

    Screen Capture of the Heart Rate Profile Demonstration In late April, Laird Technologies announced the release of its first Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)  range of modules, the BL600 Series . The...

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  • Google Announces Android Support for BLE

    Google Announces Android Support for BLE

    Google recently announced upcoming Android support for Bluetooth Smart Ready and Bluetooth Smart devices. According to the  press release , the native Android support for Bluetooth Low Energy...

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  • BL600 smartBASIC Profiles in Action

    BL600 smartBASIC Profiles in Action

    In April, Laird Technologies announced a new line of Bluetooth Smart™ modules, the BL600 series. For more information on the debut of the BL600 series, read here . A Bluetooth Smart module is a...

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  • Embedded Wireless Solutions to Exhibit at CTIA

    Embedded Wireless Solutions to Exhibit at CTIA

    For a look at embedded wireless solutions from Laird Technologies, attend CTIA 2013™ on May 21 - 23 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas, NV. Presented by CTIA, the Wireless...

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  • Design West 2013 Post Show Report

    Design West 2013 Post Show Report

    Embedded Wireless Solutions Design West Booth Laird Technologies recently exhibited its Embedded Wireless Solutions at Design West 2013 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California...

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  • BL600 iOS App

    BL600 iOS App

      The Module   Laird’s BL600 modules boast single-mode Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and use Laird’s innovative, event-driven smart BASIC programming language which significantly simplifies...

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  • Nordic Semiconductor BL600 Demo Video

    Nordic Semiconductor BL600 Demo Video

    Nordic Semiconductor recently posted a video demonstration of the new Laird BL600 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module from their booth at the 2013 GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The...

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  • BL600 Bluetooth Low Energy Modules from Laird

    BL600 Bluetooth Low Energy Modules from Laird

    Laird BL600 Bluetooth Low Energy Module Laird Technologies® proudly announces the release of the Bluetooth 600 Series (BL600) Modules. Every 600 Series module is designed to enable OEMs to add...

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  • BLE Overview

    BLE Overview

    BLE Technology Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is the main feature of the Bluetooth specification v4.0 released in December 2009. BLE is a new protocol that allows for long-term operation of...

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  • Medica 2012 Report

    Medica 2012 Report

    Laird Technologies Medica 2012 Booth Laird Technologies' CPBU® team exhibited at the Medica  2012 show in Dusseldorf, Germany this past month. For over 40 years, Medica has represented all...

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  • Smartphones Spur BLE® Adoption in Medical Devices?

    Smartphones Spur BLE® Adoption in Medical Devices?

    The much anticipated Apple® iPhone 5 made its entrance onto the global scene last week. The public reacted as expected and over 2 million pre orders were taken in the first 24 hours.  The device...

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  • Role Switching – Nokia® and Apple®

    Role Switching – Nokia® and Apple®

    The main reason that Bluetooth® is accepted globally is because the mobile phone market embraced Bluetooth.  Phone manufacturers embedded Bluetooth into their products in volume, generating...

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  • BTv4.0® in Windows® 8

    BTv4.0® in Windows® 8

    The advance notice goldmine that is the Qualified Listings section of the Bluetooth® SIG threw up another gem recently with the listing for Microsoft’s® Windows 8 Bluetooth support . The...

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