In support of the Open Handset Alliance’s Android platform, Texas Instruments Inc. is making its Bluetooth and WLAN technology software drivers available for use in the platform. Open access to these technologies will simplify the design process for handset manufacturers and software developers.

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TI announced support for the Android platform earlier this year with its OMAP 3 applications processors and is now providing the critical connectivity elements for its BlueLink Bluetooth and WiLink WLAN technologies. Pre-integrating the codes into the Android platform gives developers and handset manufacturers a comprehensive set of tools that simplify the innovation process and reduce time-to-market.

Additionally, TI leverages the Apache and BSD-style licenses in support of the Android platform. With these licenses, a broader number of companies will be able to adopt the Android platform and build on top of it without having to expose proprietary technologies. The flexibility offered with these licenses simplifies the development of consumer devices and encourages further adoption of open-source software.

"TI continues to increase its contributions to the open-source community, removing barriers and sparking development of a new breed of mobile devices," said Haviv Ilan, general manager of TI's Wireless Business Unit. "Contributing our Bluetooth and WLAN driver source codes to the Open Handset Alliance's Android platform is another step in this initiative."

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