Thursday, May 5, 2016

Innovation Incentive Program - A cost saving way to enter into Bluetooth world.

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com  
 https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/


No doubt!
After 2014/2/1, Bluetooth trademark compliance does costs a lot and actually curb developers or brand owner to get into the Bluetooth world especially those start-up companies which always encounters limited financial resource.

Upon coming up widely application of IoT worlds, those star-up companies actually not only plays the critical role, but also the engine to lead the fashion and adventure.

SIG, The Bluetooth Special Interest Group, encourage start-up members has an easy and simple way to make use of the Bluetooth Technology, provides the Innovation Incentive Program.  

    Innovation Incentive Program

      The Innovation Incentive Program is available to our start-up members.  
      The program allows companies with less than one million in revenues and no prior product listings 
      to declare up to two listings for an introductory fee of $2,500 each.                                                                    
      (Original Declaration ID cost for Adopter membership is US$8,000 each)
      Eligible members can participate in the Innovation Incentive Program one time only.
      Qualification Criteria:
  • Applicant company does not have any prior product listings—no QDLs, EPLs, or Declarations
  • Applicant company’s total annual revenue is less than $1M USD
  • Applicant company is required to provide documentation showing total gross revenue for                              the previous year or most recent accounting period
        Format for total gross revenue MUST be one of the following:
  • Tax Documents which show total annual revenue
  • Yearly Profit and Loss Report/Statement                                                                                                   must be verified and signed by a certified accountant
  • Report or Letter which verifies total annual revenue is below $1M USD—                                                  must be provided on accounting firm’s letterhead and verified and signed by certified                        accountant, and must include official link to accounting firm’s website
  • Published Annual Report

      SIG will review the application and respond within 10 business days.Once approved.
       The member must purchase and use the Declaration ID(s) within 18 months.
       When the offer expires, the member must purchase a Declaration ID at full price.


Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Using Bluetooth Brand Correctly On Your Product.

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com  
 https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/


The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) owns and protects the Bluetooth brand. SIG provides following information that you need to know when using the Bluetooth trademarks.
  1. User must be a member of the Bluetooth SIG
  2. User's product must be fully qualified and list in order to use the brand
  3. Below pictures are an easy-to-follow guide available that must be followed when applying the trademarks to packaging, products, websites, and other marketing materials:
  4. The Bluetooth SIG does enforce the brand guidelines








Bluetooth 4.2 (BT4.2) Frequently Asked Question

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com  
 https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/

With recent coming up solution and updated Bluetooth technology, customers recently pay attention about Bluetooth 4.2 (BT4.2)
Raytac has received many query about the difference between BT4.1 and BT4.2.
Here, SIG has provide a comprehensive introduction to clarify all issues related in BT4.2.
To service readers have a quick and easy review, we quoted from SIG and provided for easy reading.





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Monday, April 11, 2016

Bluetooth Power Classes VS Working Range

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com  
 https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/

There is a frequent question comes up from people!

What is the Bluetooth Power Classes? What is Class 1 and what is Class 2?
What the relationship Power Classes related to working range?

Here, there is a simple chart can help everyone to have an easy understanding!


Information quoted form Bluetooth Organization (SIG)

Now, it is obviously to know why Raytac's module is superior!



Raytac Module Family MDBT40 VS MDBT42 (Nordic nRF51 VS nRF52)

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nRF51802)
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208
email: service@raytac.com  
 https://raytacblog.wordpress.com/

Here, we are glad to announce 2016 Raytac Module Family have been all well planned.
nRF51 series, MDBT40 modules all have been released and have widely implements done in the market.
nRF52 series, MDBT42Q modules will proceed mass production in April 2016 and MDBT42 is expected to be available by Q3 2016

Sorting by Solution:

Nordic nRF51
MDBT40 (Available Now)
MDBT40-P (Available Now)
MDBT40nano (Available Now)
Nordic nRF52
MDBT42Q (Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April)
MDBT42Q-P (Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April)
MDBT42 (Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3)
MDBT42-P (Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3)











Sorting by Antenna

Chip Antenna:
MDBT40 (nRF51): Available Now
MDBT42Q (nRF52): Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April
MDBT42 (nRF52): Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3 
PCB Antenna
MDBT40-P (nRF51)Available Now
MDBT42Q-P (nRF52): Mass Production Schedule in 2016 April
MDBT42-P (nRF52): Expected Mass Production in 2016 Q3