198-205 Bluetooth 2/12 JM

In 1994, Ericsson Mobile Communications launched an initiative to study low-power, low-cost radio interfaces between mobile phones and their accessories. A radio-access solution was sought because it would eliminate the need for cables and overcome lineof-sight restrictions. It was also recognized that a low-cost solution would usher in wireless connectivity for a multitude of new applications and give rise to a host of associated components and devices. For more than ten years, Ericsson Microelectronic has been involved in the research and development of semiconductor and packaging technologies for wireless applications. Capitalizing on this experience, Ericsson’s engineers have realized a truly low-cost, high-density solution—Bluetooth.