Bluetooth module has PIC in control

Transceiver module combines a PIC microcontroller with Bluetooth 2.0 radio
New from RF Solutions, the Toothpick 2.0 transceiver is a module that combines a PIC microcontroller and LinkMatik (Bluetooth 2.0) radio which is preloaded with Toothpick Services firmware, providing FlexiPanel user interface server, wireless field programming and Toothpick Slave for optional external host control
Pretested firmware solutions available for the Toothpick transceiver enable immediate stand-alone operation, providing a low-cost and simplified solution.

The range of Firmware solutions includes DARC-I data acquisition and remote control managed via Bluetooth, DARC-II data acquisition and remote control with FlexiPanel user interface; Toothpick Slave where Toothpick is controlled by a host processor via a serial link; and Stand-Alone Toothpick programmable in C for low-cost, customised stand-alone operation.

The Toothpick 2.0 transceiver is a FCC/CE/IC certified Class 1 Bluetooth v2.0 radio module with an integrated microchip.

It has a 100m range, integral antenna and is available in either compact through-hole or surface mount packages.

The typical services features of the Toothpick 2.0 transceiver are the creation of user interfaces on computers, PDAs, cellphones with no development needed on remote devices by using the FlexiPanel server.

Another advantage is that its wireless field programming lets developers distribute firmware upgrades electronically.