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Extended Systems' Bluetooth Software Development Kit Supports Texas Instruments Point-to-Multipoint Chipset
URL(s): www.extendedsystems.com
BOISE, Idaho, July 3, 2001--
Device driver for TI's BSN6040 Chipset enables OEMs to quickly integrate Bluetooth
Extended Systems (Nasdaq:XTND), a leading provider of mobile data management and wireless connectivity solutions,
today announced that its embedded Bluetooth protocol stack, XTNDAccess Blue SDK, now supports the Texas Instruments
Incorporated (TI) BSN6040 chipset.
With Extended Systems' Bluetooth protocol stack, device manufacturers and developers who rely on TI's expertise to deliver
high-performance chipset solutions gain the tools they need to build a robust, cost-effective Bluetooth solution and bring it
quickly to market.
"Extended Systems provides one of the industry's leading software solutions for Bluetooth embedded devices, with extensive
profile support and strict compliance with version 1.1 of the Bluetooth Specification," explained Ari Rauch, Texas Instrument's
General Manager of Short Distance Wireless. "That is why we are delighted that their host stack has been ported to our
BSN6040 chipset. The combination of price/performance leading silicon and robust, versatile software protocols provides a
compelling development platform for Bluetooth device manufacturers and application developers."
"Support for the Texas Instrument chipset is significant because it increases Extended Systems' market play by leveraging on
TI's rapidly expanding Bluetooth silicon installed base," said President and CEO of Extended Systems Steve Simpson. "Our
work with Texas Instruments Bluetooth hardware will help accelerate implementation in cell phones and portable consumer
devices such as MP3 players, where TI's DSP chips are predominantly used."
XTNDAccess Blue SDK is a portable, multipurpose software development kit designed for use in embedded devices such
as mobile phones, PDAs, portable office equipment, digital cameras, medical equipment, and industrial automation products. It
has been certified compliant with version 1.1 of the Bluetooth specification and supports more profiles than any other protocol
stack on the market. The qualification of the stack includes certification for the following user profiles: Headset, Object Push,
Dial-up Networking, LAN Access, Cordless Telephony, Intercom, FAX, Generic Object Exchange, Serial Port, Service
Discovery and Generic Access. This benefits developers by further reducing development costs, shortening time-to-market, and
providing strict compliance with Bluetooth interoperability standards.
To date, Extended Systems has licensed its Bluetooth technology to more than 90 customers including Palm, 3Com,
Motorola, Hewlett Packard, Fujitsu, NEC, Mitsubishi and Visteon for implementation in next-generation wireless products.
Extended Systems is a leading provider of mobile information management solutions that enable users to access, collect,
synchronize, and print information on demand. The company's products include data synchronization and management software,
short-range wireless connectivity products (Bluetooth and IrDA-compliant), and client/server database management systems
with remote access capabilities. Extended Systems' customers and key relationships include Palm, 3Com, IBM, Microsoft,
Compaq, Motorola, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Sharp, NEC, and Toshiba.
Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information,
visit the company Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.
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