Texas Instruments today announced WiLink 6.0, a single chip that integrate a complete offering of mobile WLAN, Bluetooth and FM, with support for IEEE draft 802.11n for better coverage and reception.

Enabling Affordable WLAN, Bluetooth and FM for Mainstream Handsets
The new WiLink 6.0 device integrates mWLAN, Bluetooth and FM on a single chip, allowing handset manufacturers to quickly and seamlessly integrate these three functions into feature-rich mainstream handsets, giving more consumers access to features usually found only in high-end handsets. By integrating the industry's first mobile 802.11n solution, consumers can seamlessly and quickly share large files such as movies and photos between their handsets and other WLAN-enabled devices, like laptops, digital cameras and gaming consoles.

"The phone is now the consumer's center of gravity - the one device they use to entertain, connect and access information. With the WiLink 6.0 single chip, TI is enabling true voice over IP and personal audio broadcasting - allowing people to use their phone in ways they never have before," said Marc Cetto, General Manager of TI's Mobile Connectivity Solutions. "TI's deep expertise in wireless and leading edge process technology makes us well positioned to take Bluetooth and mobile WLAN to the next level and make them affordable for more consumers around the globe."

The combination of mWLAN, Bluetooth and FM functionality allows users to perform a variety of simultaneous tasks, such as listening to the radio on a Bluetooth headset while checking email via mWLAN. Handsets are expected to be on the market with TI's WiLink 6.0 in 2008.