The Marvell 88W8688 delivers WLAN and Bluetooth in a small footprint, ultra-low-power single die that provides extended battery life in cell phones, converged devices, gaming devices and consoles, portable media players, and other applications requiring short- and long-range connectivity. The next-generation Bluetooth core specification provides an enhanced data rate of up to 3.0 megabits per second (Mbps), providing transmission speeds that are three to ten times faster than version 1.2.

"We are pleased to provide fully qualified Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR solutions to our customers and partners. The enhanced data rates of the 88W8688, combined with its unique, highly integrated design and extended range, will enable a new class of consumer wireless devices," stated Dr. Paramesh Gopi, vice president and general manager of the Embedded and Emerging Business Unit, Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell.

For more information on the features of the Bluetooth Core Specification 2.0 + EDR, please visit the Bluetooth SIG Web site at https://www.bluetooth.org/.

The Marvell 88W8688 is currently in production and is also sampling to multiple key customers - Marvell.