Toshiba, Panasonic team up for Bluetooth module

The module will combine Toshiba's single chip TC35661 Bluetooth semiconductor device and software stack with Panasonic's production design and manufacturing. "This cooperation will give customers access to a highly effective Bluetooth solution that significantly reduces the design and integration effort required for incorporating the latest Bluetooth technology into their products," said Armin Derpmanns, general manager of business development at Toshiba Electronics Europe. "It also provides the high performance and low energy consumption that will be essential for many next generation portable devices." The first product is planned for release in Q4 2012.