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Industry’s Broadest Bluetooth Portfolio for the IoT

Cypress Dual-Mode and BLE-only Bluetooth silicon and modular solutions deliver best-in-class RF performance, ease-of-use, and cost efficiency. Cypress has an industry-leading position as a premiere Bluetooth solutions supplier providing the broadest portfolio for IoT applications.

As we all know, everything is getting connected and this article provides various recommendations from Cypress’ Bluetooth portfolio (both silicon and modules) for a range of applications that can benefit from Cypress’ Bluetooth technology: Home Automation, Beacons/Trackers, Industrial, Human Interface Devices (HID), Medical/Fitness, and Toys/Accessories.

Home Automation

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Key Segment Requirements

  • Processing power for sensors and lighting
  • Long range connectivity for “Whole Home Coverage”
  • Low power consumption
  • Support for Bluetooth SIG Mesh
  • Security
  • Extended temperatures

 

Use Case Examples

Silicon

Module

Reasoning

Smart Bulbs, switches, locks, sensors, sprinklers, etc.

CYW208191/

CYW208201

CYBT-213043-021

Mesh support, 2 Mbps PHY, 96-MHz CM4, Ultra-low-power radio, Extended Temp,

Smart Bulbs, switches, locks, sensors, sprinklers, etc.

CYW20719

CYBT-423028-02

Mesh support, 2 Mbps PHY, 96-MHz CM4 w/ FPU, 1 MB flash

Smart Bulbs

CYW20706

CYBT-343151-02

Mesh support, Extended Temp, 400m range

CYBT-343026-01

Mesh support, Cost-optimized module

Non-mesh Smart Home products

PSoC 6 BLE

CYBLE-416045-02

CM4 and CM0+ dual-core w/ FPU, Ultra-low-power, Integrated security, CapSense, Rich analog and digital peripherals

Non-mesh Smart Home products

PSoC 4 BLE

CYBLE-224116-01

400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals

 

 

Beacons and Trackers

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Key Segment Requirements

  • Low power
  • Cost-optimized
  • Support for sensor processing
  • Mesh support
  • Extended temperature ranges for ruggedness

 

Use Case Examples

Silicon

Module

Reasoning

Outdoor and mobile trackers, short and mid-range beacons

CYW208191/

CYW208201

CYBT-213043-021

Mesh support, Best in class coex, 10 dBm Tx (CYW20820), Ultra-low-power radio, Small form factor

All beacons and tags

CYW20736

CYBLE-013025-00

Cost-optimized module, Small form factor

Pet trackers, outdoor trackers, and beacons

PSoC 4 BLE

CYBLE-012011-00

Cost-optimized module, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense®

CYBLE-212006-01

400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals

 

Industrial

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Key Segment Requirements

  • Low power consumption
  • Extended temperature
  • Security
  • PWMs, ADC, I2C, SPI, peripherals
  • Modules with long range capability
  • Modules with external antenna
  • Bluetooth SIG Mesh support

Use Case Examples

Silicon

Module

Reasoning

Sensor nodes, Robotics, Remote Display, Cable replacement, Industrial lighting

CYW208191/

CYW208201

CYBT-213043-021

Mesh support, Best in class coex, 10 dBm Tx (CYW20820), 2 Mbps PHY, 96-MHz CM4, Ultra-low-power radio, Small form factor, Extended Temp

CYW20719

CYBT-413034-02

Mesh Support, 96-MHz CM4 w/ FPU, 2 Mbps PHY, 1 MB flash

CYBT-483039-02

1 Km ultra-long range, Mesh Support, 96-MHz CM4 w/ FPU, 2 Mbps PHY, 1 MB flash

PSoC 6 BLE

CYBLE-416045-02

CM4 and CM0+ dual-core w/ FPU, Integrated security, CapSense, Rich analog and digital peripherals

PSoC 4 BLE

CYBLE-212006-01

400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense

CYBLE-224116-01

400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense, Extended temp

CYBLE-202007-01

400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense, External Antenna

Robotics, Remote display, Industrial lighting

CYW20706

CYBT-343151-02

Mesh support, 400m range, Extended temp

 

Human Interface Devices

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Key Segment Requirements

  • Analog and PDM interface
  • Ultra low power LE
  • Ultra low power EDR for voice-based HID
  • Extensive GPIOs
  • Small footprint

 

Use Case Examples

Silicon

Module

Reasoning

Keyboard, Mice, Remotes, Stylus, Front Panel Controls

CYW208191/

 

CYW208201

CYBT-213043-021

10 dBm Tx (CYW20820), Up to 40 GPIOs, Small form factor, Ultra-low-power radio

CYW20735

N/A

10 dBm Tx, Analog Mic Interface, Low standby power

 

Medical and Fitness

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Key Segment Requirements

  • Audio connections with EDR
  • EDR and 2 Mbps LE for high throughput
  • Low power operation
  • Display interface
  • Analog front ends
  • Robust capacitive touch
  • Good Coex
  • Security

Use Case Examples

Silicon

Module

Reasoning

Fitness Trackers, Support accessories, Medical administration, all medical instruments such as thermometer, pulse oximeter, baby monitor

CYW208191/

CYW208201

CYBT-213043-021

Ultra-low-power radio, 2 Mbps PHY, Best in class coe, 96-MHz CM4, BR/EDR/BLE support

CYW20719

CYBT-423028-02

2 Mbps PHY, 96-MHz CM4, Best in class coex, 1 MB flash, MIPI display interface, BR/EDR/BLE support

PSoC 4 BLE

CYBLE-022001-00

Size-optimized module, rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense

Above applications with increased processing power and integrated security

PSoC 6 BLE

CYBLE-416045-02

Dual-core, Integrated security, CapSense, Rich analog and digital peripherals

 

Toys and Accessories

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Key Segment Requirements

  • Cost-optimized
  • Small form factor
  • Long range communication
  • 2 Mbps PHY for high throughput
  • Low-power operation
  • Capacitive touch

Use Case Examples

Silicon

Module

Reasoning

Gaming controllers, Toys, Drones, Accessories

CYW208191/

CYW208201

CYBT-213043-021

10 dBm Tx (CYW20820), 2 Mbps PHY, Ultra-low-power radio, Small form factor

RC toys, Accessories

CYW20706

CYBT-353027-02

2 Mbps PHY, 10 dBm Tx,  Ultra-small form factor module,

RC toys, Drones

CYBT-343026-01

2 Mbps PHY, 10 dBm Tx, Cost optimized module

RC toys, Accessories

CYW20736

CYBLE-013025-00

Cost optimized module, Small form factor module

RC Toys, Drones, Accessories

PSoC 4 BLE

CYBLE-012011-00

Cost-optimized module, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense

CYBLE-212006-01

400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense

 

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Matthew received both his undergraduate and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Santa Clara University. Matthew now runs Global Distribution Marketing at Cypress in San Jose, CA. Cypress is the global supplier of choice for innovative companies in high-growth markets. Our commitment is to provide high quality, value-driven embedded solutions on time with world-class support. We are committed to the success of our customers, employees, and shareholders.
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