Connect: What’s new with Bluetooth® 5.0?

The new Bluetooth 5 standard brings 3 new key features including: 1. Long range mode: Get 4x the range and extend into full home/building coverage 2. High speed mode: 2x data throughout and faster over-the-air downloads 3. Advertising extensions: Reduce load on advertising channels and inititate long-range connections These new features enable new applications like industrial automation (i.e. Smart Home, Smart Building) and automotive, using your smartphone as a key. TI's SimpleLink™ Bluetooth low energy CC2640R2F is the smallest SoC in the market with a 2.7mm x 2.7mm footprint. www.ti.com/bluetooth