Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.1 / 5.0 / 4.2 LE Controller with Link Layer and optional 802.15.4 MAC

Overview

Packetcraft's Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.1 / 5.0 / 4.2 Low Energy Controller IP, (PC-BLE-C5.2), is a highly optimized, comprehensive and flexible solution for integration into SoCs/ASSPs. Offered in full source code form, licensees have maximum freedom to ensure product differentiation and customization.

Packetcraft’s innovation and first-to-market Bluetooth qualifications support customers with early access to new features and mature extensively tested solutions.

Packetcraft Controller sets a high bar for embedded software features, robustness and efficiency. Packetcraft Controller implements a Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.1 / 5.0 / 4.2 link layer with optional IEEE 802.15.4 MAC, using a common radio event scheduler for simultaneous multi-protocol operation. Packetcraft Controller is ideal for Bluetooth chip companies looking to accelerate time-to-market with full access to source code.

When combined with Packetcraft Host and/or Packetcraft LC3, licensees receive a comprehensive, fully-integrated BLE solution from a single software supplier complemented with exceptional support. Also offered is Packetcraft Controller Tester, a versatile tool for testing the link layer and 15.4 MAC. This Python-based tool includes scripts implementing thousands of test cases for Bluetooth qualification, with optional support for hundreds more Packetcraft developed test cases.

Packetcraft continues to invest in the latest Bluetooth and UWB software stacks and solutions, see other related offerings for host, controller, audio codecs, and test tools.

Packetcraft, Inc
With several hundred million devices enabled, Packetcraft continues to deliver a legacy of extensively used and well-tested embedded software and protocol stacks for Bluetooth Low Energy. Packetcraft prides itself on both efficient design and achieving first-to-market qualifications which help ensure their customers are at the leading-edge for product innovation and distinction. Packetcraft’s leadership in Bluetooth LE began in 2009 with the founding of Wicentric, continued through Arm’s ownership in 2015, and is maintained today as new technological innovations such as LE Audio and Auracast, PAwR/ESL, and Channel Sounding come to market.

Key Features

  • Bluetooth SIG Qualified
  • Production proven IP, extensively tested, commercially shipping
  • Full BLE 5.2 feature set including: Isochronous BIS and CIS, ISOAL, and LE power control
  • Full BLE 5.0/5.1 feature set including: 2Mbps, long range, extended advertising & scanning, and optional AoA / AoD support
  • 802.15.4 MAC with concurrent LE & 15.4 operation (optional add-on)
  • Architected for portability to different radios
  • Highly optimized, comprehensive and flexible
  • Full source code available

Benefits

  • Full Bluetooth LE 5.2 feature sets including isochronous BIS, CIS, ISOAL, LE power control, supporting all device roles and states
  • Full Bluetooth LE 5.1, 5.0 and 4.2 feature sets including 2Mbps, long range, AoA/AoD distance ranging, extended advertising & scanning
  • Hardware abstraction layer supports portability to different CPUs, radios, OS
  • Optimized for limited resource embedded systems
  • Simultaneous BLE and 15.4

Block Diagram

Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.1 / 5.0 / 4.2 LE Controller with Link Layer and optional 802.15.4 MAC Block Diagram

Applications

  • Advanced Bluetooth audio: TWS earbuds, speakers, headphones, hearing aids
  • Health & fitness devices
  • Talking sensors
  • Auracast™ broadcast audio wireless infrastructure
  • Bluetooth LE semiconductors
  • Multi-protocol wireless chips 

Deliverables

  • API source code files
  • Full source code library
  • API documentation
  • User’s guide and release notes
  • Packetcraft Controller is qualified to the Bluetooth LE specification v5.2. Fully qualified and listed with the Bluetooth SIG.

Technical Specifications

Maturity
Commercial and Qualified
Availability
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