Vendor: Packetcraft, Inc. Category: Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3 LE Controller with Link Layer and optional 802.15.4 MAC

Packetcraft's Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy Controller IP, (PC-BLE-C5.3), is a optimized, comprehensive and flexible solution for inte…

Overview

Packetcraft's Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy Controller IP, (PC-BLE-C5.3), 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’s link layer achieved first qualification with Bluetooth 5.3 isochronous channels, which enable multi-stream LE Audio and Auracast™ broadcast audio. Packetcraft’s licensees expect to bring commercial products in 2024.

Packetcraft Controller sets a high bar for embedded software features, robustness and efficiency. Packetcraft Controller implements a Bluetooth 5.3 / 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 especially as Bluetooth Classic Audio evolves into Bluetooth LE Audio.

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 to ensure LE Audio product innovation. 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 5.3 feature set including: LE enhanced connection update & LE channel classification
  • Full BLE 5.2 feature set including: Isochronous BIS and CIS, ISOAL, and LE power control
  • Full BLE 5.1, 5.0 and 4.2 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

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Benefits

  • Full BLE 5.3 feature set including: LE enhanced connection update & LE channel classification
  • 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

Applications

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

What’s Included?

  • 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 v5.3. Fully qualified and listed with the Bluetooth SIG.

Files

Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
PC-BLE-C5.3
Vendor
Packetcraft, Inc.

Provider

Packetcraft, Inc.
HQ: United States
Packetcraft delivers production-ready “baseband to application” embedded software, including full source code, to meet the constant evolution of short-range wireless technologies including Bluetooth LE and UWB. Packetcraft solutions enable semiconductor and product companies to achieve greater product differentiation with more features and customization. Headquartered in San Diego and comprised of renowned technology architects and engineers who have been keeping pace with the evolution of Bluetooth for decades, Packetcraft is a supplier and partner to some of the biggest names in wireless with a comprehensive portfolio that implements the latest specs, is extensively tested, and is Bluetooth qualified to ensure fast time-to-market and reduced risk. For more information, visit www.packetcraft.com. To download product briefs, visit: https://www.packetcraft.com/product-briefs.

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What is Bluetooth 5.3 LE Controller with Link Layer and optional 802.15.4 MAC?

Bluetooth 5.3 LE Controller with Link Layer and optional 802.15.4 MAC is a Bluetooth IP core from Packetcraft, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.

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