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
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
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Use Case Examples |
Silicon |
Module |
Reasoning |
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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, |
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Smart Bulbs, switches, locks, sensors, sprinklers, etc. |
Mesh support, 2 Mbps PHY, 96-MHz CM4 w/ FPU, 1 MB flash |
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Smart Bulbs |
CYW20706 |
Mesh support, Extended Temp, 400m range |
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Mesh support, Cost-optimized module |
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Non-mesh Smart Home products |
CM4 and CM0+ dual-core w/ FPU, Ultra-low-power, Integrated security, CapSense, Rich analog and digital peripherals |
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Non-mesh Smart Home products |
400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals |
Beacons and Trackers
Key Segment Requirements
- Low power
- Cost-optimized
- Support for sensor processing
- Mesh support
- Extended temperature ranges for ruggedness
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Use Case Examples |
Silicon |
Module |
Reasoning |
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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 |
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All beacons and tags |
Cost-optimized module, Small form factor |
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Pet trackers, outdoor trackers, and beacons |
Cost-optimized module, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense® |
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400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals |
Industrial
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
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Use Case Examples |
Silicon |
Module |
Reasoning |
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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 |
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Mesh Support, 96-MHz CM4 w/ FPU, 2 Mbps PHY, 1 MB flash |
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1 Km ultra-long range, Mesh Support, 96-MHz CM4 w/ FPU, 2 Mbps PHY, 1 MB flash |
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CM4 and CM0+ dual-core w/ FPU, Integrated security, CapSense, Rich analog and digital peripherals |
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400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense |
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CYBLE-224116-01 |
400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense, Extended temp |
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400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense, External Antenna |
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Robotics, Remote display, Industrial lighting |
CYW20706 |
Mesh support, 400m range, Extended temp |
Human Interface Devices
Key Segment Requirements
- Analog and PDM interface
- Ultra low power LE
- Ultra low power EDR for voice-based HID
- Extensive GPIOs
- Small footprint
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Use Case Examples |
Silicon |
Module |
Reasoning |
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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 |
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CYW20735 |
N/A |
10 dBm Tx, Analog Mic Interface, Low standby power |
Medical and Fitness
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
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Use Case Examples |
Silicon |
Module |
Reasoning |
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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 |
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2 Mbps PHY, 96-MHz CM4, Best in class coex, 1 MB flash, MIPI display interface, BR/EDR/BLE support |
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Size-optimized module, rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense |
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Above applications with increased processing power and integrated security |
Dual-core, Integrated security, CapSense, Rich analog and digital peripherals |
Toys and Accessories
Key Segment Requirements
- Cost-optimized
- Small form factor
- Long range communication
- 2 Mbps PHY for high throughput
- Low-power operation
- Capacitive touch
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Use Case Examples |
Silicon |
Module |
Reasoning |
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Gaming controllers, Toys, Drones, Accessories |
CYW208191/ CYW208201 |
CYBT-213043-021 |
10 dBm Tx (CYW20820), 2 Mbps PHY, Ultra-low-power radio, Small form factor |
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RC toys, Accessories |
CYW20706 |
2 Mbps PHY, 10 dBm Tx, Ultra-small form factor module, |
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RC toys, Drones |
2 Mbps PHY, 10 dBm Tx, Cost optimized module |
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RC toys, Accessories |
Cost optimized module, Small form factor module |
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RC Toys, Drones, Accessories |
Cost-optimized module, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense |
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400m range, Rich analog and digital peripherals, CapSense |
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