Hi all --
New to the TI forum; nice to have a community here! I am looking to replace the BT functionality in a current device which we are manufacturing in low volume. The current device uses the following:
- RN42 Roving Network BT classic module
- SPP connection to Android devices
- transparent streaming of ASCII data to Android device (parsed and back-hauled by Android)
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I looked through the BTLE ICs @TI, and i'm trying to device what would be the best unit to use as a replacement without a huge redesign. We need to start supporting iPhone devices (hence the motivation; power consumption being an issue too).
Ideally we would find a module with:
- build in antenna; no external crystals etc... necessary
- AT command interface over UART
- Ideally can stream data over UART to chip and have that transmitted through to iPhone/Android endpoint
- not necessary to have build in uC; basic BT stack is sufficient (i.e. no need for the M3 or other powerful uC)
- any additional material support to help with developing around BTLE would be great (I am not too familiar with BLE protocol and what is needed to send/receive data on the device/phone end)
Thanks much!!
