Overview
Bluetooth LE Audio introduces an all-new Bluetooth audio codec called LC3 (Low Complexity Communication Codec)., to deliver high-quality speech and audio streaming, at low data rates, lower power and lower bandwidth Bluetooth LE radio, overcoming essential shortcomings in today’s wireless communication platforms.
This LC3 Codec reference design is developed for the popular Kalimba DSP used in the premium tier single-chip solutions optimized for TWS earbuds, smart speakers, wearables, wireless headphones, Bluetooth enabled hearing aids and automotive infotainment units.
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It is very important that the design aspects of the NB-IoT device protocol stack ensure low module cost and low energy consumption. This is required to match the industry expected module costs. This paper outlines some of the NB-IoT Protocol stack specification flexibilities and generic design aspects that are to be considered to meet the above requirements, especially with reference to LTE.