Tech 101 from Symmetry Electronics: What is Bluetooth 5?
About Symmetry Electronics
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics, a Division of Braemac, is a global distributor of electronic components and systems. Combining premier components and comprehensive value-added services with an expert in-house engineering team, Symmetry supports engineers in the design, development, and deployment of a broad range of connected technologies.
Exponential Technology Group Member
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is a proud Exponential Technology Group (XTG) member. A collection of specialty semiconductor distributors and engineering design firms, XTG stands alongside industry leaders TTI Inc., Mouser Electronics, and Sager Electronics. Together, we provide a united global supply chain solution with the shared mission of simplifying engineering, offering affordable technologies, and assisting engineers in accelerating time to market. For more information about XTG, visit www.xponentialgroup.com.
Bluetooth® is a low-power wireless connectivity technology used to stream audio, transfer data and broadcast information between devices. Bluetooth uses short-wavelength UHF radio waves in the ISM band from 2.4 to 2.485 GHz. There are two types of Bluetooth technology, Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate (BR/EDR) and Low Energy (LE).
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Bluetooth 5 provides double the speed (2 Mbit/s), 4x the range, and 8x the data broadcasting capacity of transmissions compared to Bluetooth 4.x low energy. The increase in transmissions is important for IoT devices, where many nodes connect throughout a house. Bluetooth 5 adds functionality for connectionless services such as location relevant navigation of low energy Bluetooth connections.
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If you need any help with Bluetooth for your project don’t hesitate to contact Symmetry Electronics. We are experts in Bluetooth 5 technology and can get the right solution for you.
About Symmetry Electronics
Established in 1998, Symmetry Electronics, a Division of Braemac, is a global distributor of electronic components and systems. Combining premier components and comprehensive value-added services with an expert in-house engineering team, Symmetry supports engineers in the design, development, and deployment of a broad range of connected technologies.
Exponential Technology Group Member
Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway company TTI, Inc. in 2017, Symmetry Electronics is a proud Exponential Technology Group (XTG) member. A collection of specialty semiconductor distributors and engineering design firms, XTG stands alongside industry leaders TTI Inc., Mouser Electronics, and Sager Electronics. Together, we provide a united global supply chain solution with the shared mission of simplifying engineering, offering affordable technologies, and assisting engineers in accelerating time to market. For more information about XTG, visit www.xponentialgroup.com.