Knowledge Base .: Bluetooth Products

I would like more information about Bluetooth wireless technology?
If you need a more technical explanation on the technology or its development, please visit www.bluetooth.org.
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What is the difference between Bluetooth wireless technologies and other technologies, such as UWB, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11b, WLAN, Wi-Fi, AirPort, Infrared, and Zigbee?
While there are many differences, key among them are range, power consumption and intended use. Bluetooth wireless...
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Why Use a Bluetooth headset?
Bluetooth headsets are considerably more expensive than regular corded headsets (or no headset at all!). They are...
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What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is the name for a short-range radio frequency (RF) technology that operates at 2.4 GHz and is capable of...
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Why is the technology called Bluetooth?
The heart of the Bluetooth brand identity is the name, which refers to the Danish king Harald "Bluetooth"...
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Will other RF (Radio Frequency) devices interfere with Bluetooth Devices?
No. Bluetooth radios operate on the unlicensed 2.4 GHz (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) frequency band that is...
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Will Bluetooth and Wireless LAN (WLAN) interfere with each other?
No, both Bluetooth and WLAN (Wireless Lan) can co-exist. Since Bluetooth devices use Frequency Hopping and most...
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Is Bluetooth practical for use with mobile devices?
Yes. One concern for mobile computing users is power consumption. Bluetooth radios are very low power, drawing as...
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