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Adding Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) to your application can enhance your product’s capabilities and improve user experience. Unfortunately, working with wireless can be complex, costly and time-consuming.
If Bluetooth LE products were easier to use, you would feel confident about adding them to your application.
Our approach to wireless is simple—we remove as many barriers as possible so that you can focus on your design. This includes offering a robust selection of Bluetooth products and the supporting tools that help you move seamlessly from concept to prototype. Some of these tools include:
- A large selection of easy-to-follow application examples
- Mobile app source code for iOS® and Android™
- Building block modules that walk you through creating a Bluetooth application
Bluetooth LE Product Portfolio
From plug-and-play modules to chip-down SoCs, our portfolio of Bluetooth products ensures robust and reliable connections in your embedded design.
Bluetooth LE Microcontrollers (MCUs)
Built on our industry-proven designs, this Bluetooth MCU family offers premium analog performance with tightly integrated wireless stacks to provide an all-in-one solution for your application.
Plug-and-Play Modules
Our plug-and-play modules remove the barriers typically associated with wireless product development and reduce costs and time to market.
Product Selection Tools
Take a deep dive into device specifications and compare products side by side using our product selection tools.
Why Choose Microchip for Bluetooth Products?
Bluetooth Made Easy
When you choose one of our products, you get more than hardware. We also provide a comprehensive support including demos and design check services.
Robust Performance
Our Bluetooth LE products are built to thrive in tough environments. They are temperature tolerant and provide stable RF performance regardless of the conditions.
In-House Modules
Unlike most of our competitors, we build our multi-protocol modules in-house, streamlining purchasing and support.
Security
We continuously improve our firmware with additional features and functions while keeping your designs protected from the latest security threats.
Getting Started
We Have All the Tools Needed to Jumpstart Your Project
Our comprehensive selection of tools and accessible support makes Bluetooth product development easy. Our resources include:
- Modules, SoCs and other devices
- Development boards
- Detailed documentation
- Demo applications
- Design check service
- Technical support
- Development Tools
- Featured Demos
- Additional Resources
PIC32CX-BZ2 and WBZ451H Curiosity Development Board
PIC32CX-BZ2 and WBZ450 Curiosity Development Board
PIC32CX-BZ3 and WBZ351 Curiosity Development Board
RNBD451 Add-on Board
RNBD350 Add-on Board
RN4678 PICtail™/PICtail Plus Daughter Board
Smart Thermostat
Build a smart thermostat that incorporates Bluetooth and operates Zigbee, simultaneously.
AIoT Solutions for Industry 4.0
Apply the concepts of Industry 4.0 and learn how to build a secure and reliable Wi-Fi sensor network that controls a robot.
Connect to MCU Over UART
In these demos, we show you how to connect our RNBD451 plug-and-play module to an AVR® or PIC® MCU.
Bluetooth Demos and Example Code
Explore our growing library of application examples and documentation and videos available through GitHub.
MCHPRT3 Radio Test Tool
Use this Windows®-based software to test your RF configuration during development, certification and production.
Design Check Service
Our online design review is available at no charge to customers who have selected our wireless devices for their applications.
Mobile Apps
Most Bluetooth applications rely on a smartphone for interface functionality, so mobile apps have become an essential building block in these solutions. To reduce your application development time, we provide the Microchip Bluetooth Data (MBD) application and source code for free. Use them as they are for rapid prototyping or build your own using our source code as a starting point.
Downloads for iOS Operating System
Downloads for Android Operating System
Is Bluetooth Right for Your Project?
Bluetooth LE Benefits
To determine if Bluetooth is right for your application, consider the following benefits.
Wide Adoption
Every modern smartphone supports Bluetooth LE. If your application needs to connect to a phone, Bluetooth is the way to go. Example applications include smart home devices, garage door openers and smart sensors.
Range
Although most applications require a shorter range, Bluetooth LE can maintain connections up to around 200 meters. This makes it a good choice for IoT applications.
Maturity
Bluetooth is a mature and well-defined specification, which makes it relatively easy to implement. Building a Bluetooth application from scratch is easy with our building blocks, even if you have no experience with wireless development.
Bluetooth's combination of smartphone connectivity, range and ease of development makes it a popular choice for application designers.
