APT Audio Codec Technology Picked For Bluetooth Modules

Sep 11, 2008 3:15 PM, MD&D News Staff

Bluegiga Technologies has selected APT’s apt-X low-latency audio codec technology to provide high-quality stereo sound for Bluegiga’s Bluetooth OEM modules. Under the licensing agreement, Bluegiga will offer the technology in its WT32 Bluetooth Audio Module, which is suitable for a range of audio applications, including high-end Bluetooth A2DP stereo headsets, wireless speaker systems and iPod speaker-dock wireless adapters, and the latest Bluetooth-enabled portable media players and music phones.

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The WT32 module is the latest-generation plug-and-play Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR compliant embedded systems solution. It combines with the Bluegiga iWRAP firmware’s flexibility to facilitate wireless, secure, and standards-based Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The module addresses new and existing embedded systems applications with minimal development and manufacturing effort.

"Bluegiga's audio modules are designed to ensure that OEM customers enter their markets on time and in budget with superior products with value-add features," said Tom Nordman, Bluegiga's vice president of sales and marketing. "Now, with the higher quality audio afforded by the apt-X codec, our WT32 Bluetooth Audio Module can stream the best possible Bluetooth A2DP stereo audio experience. The famous apt-X codec is a key differentiator given today’s raised expectations for high-definition sound."