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In spite of its rather tumultuous beginnings, Bluetooth has emerged as a significant technology for short range connectivity. Now that the Holy Grail of a true System in Package (SIP) Bluetooth module is available, product designers no longer need to have RF expertise on-hand to successfully integrate Bluetooth into headsets, printers, PDAs, keyboards, mice, security systems, and a plethora of other applications. Way back in the late 1990s, when Bluetooth fist arrived in concept, a target price of $3 was proposed as the level at which adoption would be ubiquitous. We are finally there and indeed, Bluetooth technology is popping up all over the map. Even kids' toys are incorporating Bluetooth ICs. Here are some of the most prominent vendors of Bluetooth products to assist you in your own endeavors.

Bluetooth Resources

Apple - Bluetooth Apple & Bluetooth hardware technologies. Axis Communications +46 46 272 18 00 / Sweden Axis has developed a Bluetooth driver for Linux that can be used both in our ETRAX boards as well as on an ordinary Linux PC. The code is released under AXIS OpenBT Stack license and is available at Sourceforge. Bluetooth Shareware Bluetooth Remote Control, DialItNow!, LockItNow!BeamItNow! Broadcom Corp 949-926-5000 / Irvine, CA Manufacturer of semiconductors for wired and wireless communications including Bluetooth, cable, cellular, consumer electronics, data/telecom networks, DSL, enterprise networking, mobile multimedia, satellite, voice over IP (VoIP), and wireless LAN. D-Link 800-326-1688 / Fountain Valley, CA Wireless USB Bluetooth adapters. Ericsson 972-583-0000 / Plano, TX Article - Bluetooth Wireless technology. Erzia Technologies S.L. 0034 942 29 13 45 / Santander, Spain Wireless communications and RF equipment supplier for space and satellite communications, specializing in developing and manufacturing custom equipments for specific requirements, systems design & integration. FlexiPanel +44 (0) 20 7524 7774 / London, U.K. Bluetooth & ZigBee remote control modules for turnkey systems. FrogPad, Inc 713-960-9611 / Houston, TX Bluetooth FrogPad. GNOME Bluetooth Subsystem In development as a prototype by Edd Dumbill, with the intention of being submitted to the GNOME desktop project. The software is free, licensed under the GPL. Kensington Technology Group 650-572-2700 / Redwood Shores, CA PocketMouse - Precision optical tracking with the wireless freedom of Bluetooth. Mentorport 44 (0)2380 868582 / UK An electronic design consultancy specialising in low cost, fast turnaround RF, wireless and microwave product design.

Nokia Bluetooth headsets. Palm 408-503-7000 / Milpitas, CA Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Personal Area Networks. Plextek Ltd +44 (0) 1799 533200 / UK Custom electronic product and system design including multi-media GSM/GPRS handsets, Bluetooth based hands-free car kits, RF power amplifier modules, various full custom GaAs MMICs. RadTech LLC 314-209-9993 / Earth City, MO Bluetooth optical mice, adapters. RFMD 336-664-1233 / Greensboro, NC Supplier of high-performance radio systems and solutions including AMPS, MMIC, Bluetooth, TDMA, CDMA, W-CDMA, GSM/DCS/PCS, WLAN. Round Solutions GmbH +49 6102799280 / Neu-Isenburg, Germany Manufacturer and distributor of customised embedded, PCB and standard GSM/UMTS/WIFI/GPS antenna, Cellular modems, GPS module with integrated antennas and RF cables. Bluetooth, WIFI and ISM RF module for embedded applications and M2M products and free services please check www.track4free.com and www.gauge4free.com. Roving Networks 408-395-6539 / Los Gatos, CA Wi-Fi & Bluetooth modules and dongles. SigFox Systems 06 07 74 66 01 / France Software Definable Radio (SDR) designs. Long Range (20km) USB Bluetooth modules. High resolution 0 to 3 GHz Frac N synthesizers(1 Hz steps, better than -100 dBc / Hz @ 1 kHz), PA modules : 20 W Linear (60 W w/heat sink) 1.2/1.5GHz. LDMOS 400 to 1550 MHz in 7 to 9% BW @ 2 to 4 W. Socket Communications Offers complete Bluetooth solutions which cordlessly connect your Windows handheld, notebook or PC to other Bluetooth enhanced devices. TDK Systems +44 (0) 20 8938 1003 / UK Bluetooth products and accessories for wireless networking.

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