A practical guide to selecting the right Bluetooth LE module for your embedded project, covering key criteria like features, power consumption, antenna types, and popular modules from 9 leading vendors.
A practical guide to choosing between a Bluetooth LE SoC chipset and a SiP module for your product — covering cost, RF design, certifications, and break-even analysis.
Compare 17 of the most popular Bluetooth LE SoCs from Nordic Semiconductor, Dialog, Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Silicon Labs, NXP, and Qualcomm — including specs, features, and pricing.
The InPlay NanoBeacon IN100 lets you create Bluetooth beacons in minutes without writing a single line of code. See how this programming-free platform works.
Learn how to integrate Nordic Buttonless DFU into your own nRF52 application, generate signing keys, build a secure bootloader, create DFU packages, and perform over-the-air firmware updates via nRF Connect.
Learn about Google's Eddystone beacon standard, including UID and URL frame types, packet formats, and a hands-on implementation using Zephyr RTOS and the nRF52.
Set up the Silicon Labs EFR32BG22 development environment, run a Bluetooth LE Thermometer example, and explore the GATT Configurator, Energy Profiler, and Network Analyzer tools.
One of the most important and critical features of wirelessly-connected devices is the capability of over-the-air device firmware updates (aka OTA DFU).
Learn how to use the Nordic nRF52840 USB Dongle for Bluetooth LE development. Covers setup, nRF Connect for Desktop, programming, and using the dongle as a BLE Central and Peripheral.