Posts Tagged ‘Bluetooth 5’
How to Achieve Ranges of over 1 Km using Bluetooth Low Energy (LE Coded PHY)
Introduction Bluetooth Low Energy was designed to provide considerably reduced power consumption and cost while maintaining communication ranges similar to Bluetooth Classic. However, that is no longer the case. With Bluetooth Version 5.0, a new “long-range” mode was introduced. You can now achieve ranges of over 1 kilometer using Bluetooth Low Energy! Long-range mode is…
Read MoreFour things you should know about the upcoming Bluetooth World 2017 event
I just wanted to share four things I recently learned about the upcoming Bluetooth World 2017 event (March 28-29, 2017 in Santa Clara, California). This will be my first time attending the event, but from what I remember, last year the fee to attend was a bit on the high side (close to $1,000). This year,…
Read MoreBluetooth 5 Advertisements: Everything you need to know
You’ve probably heard so much about the recently released Bluetooth 5. You’ve seen all the hype on 2x Speed, 4x Range, and 8x Advertising data increase capabilities. But what does this all mean?? How does it achieve all these improvements? Is it really possible to achieve all these simultaneously?? What about power consumption? How is that…
Read MoreHow Bluetooth Low Energy Works: 21 Interesting Facts
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert in Bluetooth Low Energy development, it’s always good to take a step back and revisit some of the basics and facts. In this post, I’ll be going through a list of 21 facts about Bluetooth Low Energy technology. You may know about all of these, but it’s always…
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