MindTree releases Full-Featured, BQB-Qualified 1.2 Bluetooth Baseband Controller IP

January 02, 2004 — Bangalore - MindTree Consulting, a leading provider of Bluetooth silicon and software intellectual property (IP), today announced the availability of its BlueWiz1.2 Baseband Controller, which complies with the Bluetooth V1.2 specifications.  The product is one of the first BQB-qualified system-on-chip (SoC) IPs that implements all the mandatory and optional features of the V1.2 specifications, which were adopted in November 2003.

Some of the unique advantages of MindTree’s BlueWiz1.2 are optimal channel assessment and classification algorithm; support of a transparent mode for synchronous connection-oriented (SCO) and extended SCO (eSCO); power-save opportunities during active mode; and support of all types of packets.

The latest Bluetooth specification has several improvements over the V1.1 specifications.  These features include adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) and faster connections (FC) and eSCO, which allow Bluetooth implementations to co-exist gracefully with other 2.4GHz radios. The improvements also significantly reduce connection setup times for applications and enhance the quality of voice transmitted in a noisy environment.  The above enhancements will result in several new applications in Bluetooth technology and better experience for the end users.

“BlueWiz1.2 is specially optimized for low power and ease of integration and customization, providing SoC integrators a qualified and proven solution,” said Vinod Deshmukh, senior vice president and chief technology officer, R&D Services, MindTree Consulting.  “With the BQB certification of BlueWiz1.2, MindTree assures its customers an easy path to qualification of their integrated products.”

MindTree has been involved in the implementation of V1.2 specifications from the draft stages, carrying out extensive testing for interoperability.  The company has already won customers for its V1.2 implementation.  MindTree’s Bluetooth V1.1 implementation has been incorporated into products such as SoC for wireless handheld devices and Bluetooth protocol test equipments.  MindTree has licensed its Bluetooth IPs to several leading brand names from the USA, Europe and Japan.  These have been incorporated in cell phones, computer mouses, keyboards and headsets (hands-free).  MindTree’s software is shipped as a standard embedded option with major silicon and product vendors.

MindTree also offers its world-class, design-engineering services to build prototypes for Bluetooth-enabled devices, leveraging its global delivery model and technology expertise to help clients bring their products to market faster.

About MindTree

MindTree Consulting is an international IT company that delivers affordable business and technology solutions through global software development.  Co-headquartered in Somerset, NJ and Bangalore, India, the company approaches technology initiatives in a business context, with the industry knowledge of a seasoned management team and employees exceptionally skilled in technology, business analysis and project management.  MindTree Consulting develops applications to help companies enhance their enterprise operations.  The company also delivers R&D services and designs re-usable building blocks for hi-tech companies.