Bluetooth solution addresses IoT integration challenges

The BTLC1000 is a Bluetooth Smart link controller integrated circuit that connects as a companion to any Atmel AVR or Atmel | SMART MCU through a UART or SPI API requiring minimal resource on the host side. 

According to recent studies, the IoT market is expected to grow rapidly, with 69% of U.S. consumers planning to buy network-connected technology for their homes by 2019. There are billions of devices within the IoT and wearables markets, therefore, designers need a very low-power platform that allows them to develop smart, connected devices in space-constrained applications. Offered in a 2.1x2.1mm WLCSP, the BTLC1000 is suitable for the growing IoT and wearables markets, including portable medical, activity trackers, HMI devices, gaming controllers and beacons.

“One of the primary challenges of the IoT market is system integration: connecting one or multiple devices to the gateway and cloud,” commented Reza Kazerounian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Microcontroller Business Unit, Atmel. “Atmel’s Bluetooth Smart solutions solve these integration issues by enabling IoT designers of all levels the ability to connect their devices to the gateway and cloud with an easy-to-use, low-power Bluetooth connectivity solution. We are excited to enable more designers to bring their connected devices to the IoT market without comprising design time.”

The BTLC1000 will be available in sample quantities from March 2015.