Microchip Technology Inc a provider of microcontroller, mixedsignal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, recently announced the expansion of its wireless product portfolio with a certified Bluetooth® Audio Module that supports audio for voice and music. The RN52 module provides extremely low power consumption in a small, surface-mount form factor, and includes standard Bluetooth audio and data profiles for all smart-phone platforms. These features makes it easy for designers to add high-quality wireless audio, combined with data capabilities, in a broad range of applications, such as wireless stereo speakers, headphones, automotive hands-free, medical devices and computer accessories, a Microchip release said.

The rapidly expanding smart phone and tablet markets, are driving the demand for Bluetooth wireless audio accessories, the release added.