Bluetooth developer, CSR says that is has just shipped its billionth Bluetooth chip. CSR says that its Bluetooth silicon is designed-in around 60% of all Bluetooth qualified products.
"This truly is a remarkable milestone for CSR and for the Bluetooth industry overall", said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director, Bluetooth SIG. "Reaching the billionth-chip mark illustrates the popularity of CSRĂ's Bluetooth technologies amongst manufacturers across a wide range of sectors. CSR develops products that address the key issues facing designers such as cost, size and performance and interoperability. The Bluetooth SIG congratulates CSR on reaching this landmark."
Joep van Beurden, Chief Executive Officer of CSR, commented, "The popularity of Bluetooth technology has revolutionised the consumer electronics industry and CSR has been on the forefront of design in making the adoption and integration of wireless technology easier for OEMs. This is a huge milestone for us and not only highlights the volume that CSR is delivering but also confirms our position and dominance as the leading Bluetooth provider. And this only the beginning, Bluetooth is at the heart of connectivity in mobile phones, one of the largest areas of growth for semiconductors over the coming years. Our leading position allows us to ship many more, highly differentiated connectivity products "
Posted to the site on 16th April 2008
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