Abstract
Bluetooth can be regarded as one of the most promising technology for
short-range wireless connections. Wireless connections reduce the need for
cables and offer flexible means to establish a communication link between
devices. In addition, the miniaturization of electronics will give more
opportunities to implement new applications for example in industrial
environment [8]. Despite the growing variety of commercial Bluetooth enabled
devices there are only a few devices that are designed for industrial
applications. Rough environmental conditions and their influence on the
devices’ behaviour and long-term reliability must be taken into account before
Bluetooth devices are suitable for industrial applications. This paper
introduces the test methods that were used to evaluate the performance and
long-term reliability of full functional Bluetooth devices in heavy industrial
environmental conditions. The tests were conducted using commercial Bluetooth
adapters from two manufacturers. The results of the reliability tests were
promising since the tests did not reduce the functionality of one tested
adapter type in the industrial operating temperature range.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | SMTA International Proceedings 2003 on CD |
| Place of Publication | Edina, MN |
| Pages | 648-654 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | PCB Design Conference East 2003 - Boxborough, United States Duration: 20 Oct 2003 → 24 Oct 2003 |
Conference
| Conference | PCB Design Conference East 2003 |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Boxborough |
| Period | 20/10/03 → 24/10/03 |
Keywords
- bluetooth
- reliability
- testing, PER