Bluetooth technology comes in two main flavors: Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE). Here is an overview of the differences between these two types of Bluetooth:
Classic Bluetooth, also known as Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate (BR/EDR), was the original version of the Bluetooth standard. It was designed for applications that require continuous wireless connectivity and high data transfer rates such as streaming audio and transferring files.
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), on the other hand, was introduced in version 4.0 of the Bluetooth specification. It was designed for applications that require low power consumption and intermittent data transfer such as fitness trackers and smart home sensors.
One key difference between Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE is their power consumption. Classic Bluetooth can consume more power due to its higher data transfer rates and continuous connectivity. In contrast, Bluetooth LE is designed to consume very little power by using short bursts of data transfer and going into a low-power sleep mode when not in use.
Another difference between Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE is their range. Classic Bluetooth has a typical range of around 10 meters (33 feet) while Bluetooth LE can have a range of up to 100 meters (328 feet) depending on the device and environment.
Finally, Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE use different protocols for communication. Classic Bluetooth uses a set of protocols known as the Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate (BR/EDR) protocol stack while Bluetooth LE uses a different set of protocols known as the Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) protocol stack.
In summary, ClassicBluetoothandBluetoothLE are two different types of Bluetooth technology designed for different applications. ClassicBluetoothis suited for applications that require high data transfer rates whileBluetoothLE is suited for applications that require low power consumption.
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