Myrtle Beach, S.C. — AVX Corporation recently introduced a small class-size Bluetooth RF module for code-division, multiple-access (CDMA) mobile phones. Designated the RB06, the module is developed and manufactured by Kyocera Corporation in Japan.

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Measuring 5.0 mm x 4.0 mm x 1.4 mm, this ultra-compact module features quality reception and low power consumption during sending and receiving of RF signals. The module incorporates the Broadcom BCM2004 Bluetooth radio chip, providing full Bluetooth support that enables wireless connectivity between CDMA mobile phones and other wireless devices such as PCs, home electronics and automotive telematics.

Broadcom Corporation designed and developed the BCM2004 Bluetooth radio chip, specifically to interface with QUALCOMM Inc’s Mobile Station Modem (MSM) baseband systems for third-generation (3G) CDMA devices. The RB06 Bluetooth RF module incorporates the BCM2004 Bluetooth radio chip to optimize the function of the module for QUALCOMM’s MSM solutions.

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has officially certified the RB06 module as compliant with Bluetooth version 1.1 and 1.2.

The RB06 module features improved reception sensitivity to -88 dBm or below through full performance of the RF chip. This was achieved by improving the location of peripheral components around the RF chip, pattern design and routing circuits.

Power consumption has been reduced from 70 mA to 36 mA for sending and 38 mA for receiving of RF signals. This reduction has been achieved by power saving inside the Bluetooth RF chip, and optimization of peripheral circuits and control of RF signal input/output levels. Power consumption in the standby status has been reduced to less than 50 microamperes.

For more information, visit www.avx.com.