Laird Technologies Launches Low-Energy Bluetooth Smart Modules for Medical and Other Devices

Jonathan Kaye, Laird product manager noted that the modules, each the size of a dime, are perfect for a broad range of devices including in-home medical devices, battery-powered sensors, data collection devices, and health and fitness equipment and applications.



The world market for Bluetooth Smart, which uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology, is poised for explosive growth. Sales of Bluetooth Smart devices should grow from 5.4 million devices in 2012 to nearly 160 million units in 2016, according to industry analyst IMS Research. Thanks to the innovative smartBASIC programming language that it bundles with each of its Bluetooth Smart modules, Laird is positioned to capture a large share of the market.



The new BL600 modules make their debut in Booth H2-M12 of the China International Medical Equipment Fair, April 17-20, in Shenzhen, China.



“A coin-cell battery supplies enough power for the module for months or even years of data transmissions to a smartphone or other gateway,” Kaye said. “Integration of the new module into a device is fast and easy, and we expect very quick adoption in medical devices and other equipment worldwide.”



Laird Technologies provides components and solutions that protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference and heat, and enable connectivity through wireless applications and antennae systems. A leader in innovative design, development and reliable fulfillment, Laird is a trusted partner and supplier to many of the world’s leading technology companies.



Its custom products are supplied to all sectors of the electronics industry, including the mobile handset, telecommunications, data transfer and information technology, automotive, aerospace, defense, consumer, medical, mining, railroad and industrial markets.



With world-class engineering and RF expertise, Laird’s Wireless Systems division continues to develop technologies and capabilities that make a wirelessly connected world possible. Embedded wireless solutions from Laird Technologies include Summit Wi-Fi radio modules, a full line of Bluetooth radio modules and innovative RAMP radio modules. These unique product solutions are ideal for applications in the industrial, medical, and M2M communications industries.