CSR, Linear Tech collaborate on Bluetooth components

Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) has signed Linear Technology Corp. to supply its battery charging technology for CSR Bluetooth applications.

The first Bluetooth application is aimed at the cellular phone headset market, where Linear Technology's battery charger is specifically listed in CSR's headset reference design alongside other components. This is expected to enable manufacturers incorporate Bluetooth into their designs, ensured of a reliable and technically sound solution.

CSR will be utilizing Linear Technology's LTC4054L-4.2 battery charger IC for its Li-ion button cell powered Bluetooth headset reference design.