Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides thorough coverage of the Bluetooth v4.0 specification that encompasses all of the Bluetooth variants; classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy and Bluetooth high speed In this book, Dean Anthony Gratton addresses all aspects of the new Bluetooth v4.0 specification. The book provides exhaustive coverage of the physical layer; the host controller variants; the software protocol stack; new topologies and security, encryption and authentication schemes. Furthermore, the author provides the know-how for the testing, certification and qualification processes, which are all new to the Bluetooth v4.0 specification. Finally, it assists the reader in making effective choices as to their development roadmap, as well as providing a diligent and informative how-to with respect to creating classic, low energy and high speed products. Key Features: Offers the reader detailed guidance covering all aspects of the new Bluetooth v4.0 specification Provides the know-how for the testing, certification and qualification processes, which are all new to the Bluetooth v4.0 specification Discusses the physical layer; the host controller variants; the software protocol stack; new topologies and security, encryption and authentication schemes Assists the reader in making effective choices as to their development roadmap Features illustrations of the RF transceiver; the software make-up and tables showing aspects of specification and field addressing in relation to the various protocols used in the new software stack Includes an accompanying website (deangratton.com/bluetooth) This book will serve as an invaluable reference for software engineers/developers, wireless engineers, systems engineers, technology researchers, and product planners. Technical marketers, project managers, business analysts, and consumers will also find this book of value.
