TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — September 26, 2013 — Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of “TC35661SBG-501”, a Bluetooth^® IC that is compliant with both Bluetooth^® Basic Rate and Bluetooth^® Low Energy communications. Basic rate communication offers interoperability with a wide range of applications, such as smartphones, while low energy is a newly adopted Bluetooth^® V4.0 standard that reduces power consumption. Mass production is scheduled to start in November this year.

The two communication methods are not interoperable; they require different devices that match the communication method of the host applications. The new IC incorporates both the Serial Port Profile (SPP) that is used for Basic Rate communication and the Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) used for Low Energy communication. This realizes a single device supporting two different communication methods. The product also contributes to efficient development.

Key Features

1. Incorporates two Bluetooth^® compliant profiles, SPP and GATT

2. Reduces loads on external microcontroller for Bluetooth^® communication by incorporating profiles.

Applications

General wireless data communication, such as remote controllers, sensor devices, and toys; smartphone accessories, such as wireless headsets.

Main Specifications of the Product
Part Number		TC35661SBG-501
Operation Voltage		1.8V or 3.3V
Package		TFBGA64, 5mm×5mm, 0.5mm Ball pitch
Bluetooth® version		Ver.4.0
Corresponding profile		Serial Port Profile (SPP) Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Interface		UART, I2C, GPIO
Other features		GPIO function, Sleep mode, Host wake-up.
Mass Production		November, 2013

* Bluetooth SIG owns the registered trademark, Toshiba uses it under license.

Customer Inquiries:
Mixed Signal IC Sales and Marketing Department
Tel: +81-44-548-2821

Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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