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Bluetooth Auracast™ broadcasting total solution - A complete solution to enable Auracast broadcasting in your application

Our solution facilitates seamless Auracast broadcast transmission, reception, and assistant functionality, fully integrating these capabilities into your system to create a comprehensive Bluetooth broadcast application. Leveraging the advanced computing power of a multifunctional MCU and DSP combination, you can effortlessly implement specialized application processes. Additionally, our solution supports display capabilities, providing Auracast assistant displays for presenting visual information. With a wide range of audio interface options, including I2S, USB, and analog ADC, our solution offers extensive flexibility for connecting to various external audio sources.

System Structure

The RTL8763E serves as the primary Auracast controller, interfacing with the audio source from the audio processor through I2S or UART. Additionally, the RTL8763E can independently receive analog signals from a line-in or a physical microphone. Its integrated Bluetooth module facilitates Auracast broadcast functionality, making it a fully equipped transmitter.

RTL8762EMF only provides Bluetooth data transmission function and Bluetooth communication function for smart locks.

Bluetooth dual mode microcontroller  implements a Bluetooth transmitter, which is a device capable of wirelessly transmitting audio or other data to Bluetooth-enabled devices. It can be connected to non-Bluetooth audio sources, such as TVs, computers, or stereo systems, through various interfaces. Utilizing Bluetooth technology, it sends the audio signal to Bluetooth headphones, speakers, or other receiving devices. 

Realtek's single-mode BLE SoC and dual-mode BT SoC platforms provide robust Bluetooth communication capabilities, integrating mainstream display interfaces and image processing engines within the chip. Coupled with a wealth of peripheral interfaces like SPI, I2C, CAN, PWM, and Keyscan, these platforms enable developers to fully unleash their creativity. The comprehensive product family makes it easy for developers to choose suitable and competitive solutions.
The Realtek SDK includes a complete user interface development toolkit, allowing developers to quickly bring their ideas to life. 

RTL8762CKF is used as the main controller for smart locks, only for the functional coordination and basic business logic implementation of various peripheral modules, and does not undertake the implementation of system security policies or running fingerprint algorithms.

Bluetooth dual mode microcontroller  implements a Bluetooth receiver solution is capable of receiving wireless audio or other data from Bluetooth-enabled devices. It can be connected to non-Bluetooth audio output devices, such as car stereos, home theater systems, or headphones. The receiver then converts the received digital signal into analog audio that can be played through the connected output device. It can also be connected to audio processors through interfaces such as I2S/UART/SPI to expand audio signal formats and provide additional transmission interfaces.

The RTL8763E Bluetooth receiver solution can scan for wireless audio from Auracast transmitter devices. It also connects to an Auracast assistant device, decoding the broadcast parameters of the selected program from the assistant. The receiver then configures these parameters to receive the specific wireless audio signal from the Auracast transmitter and plays it back through the output device.

The RTL8763E serves as the Auracast Assistant, scanning and managing audio streams from Auracast transmitters. It assists in discovering available transmitters and their respective audio streams, providing users with channel information and metadata to make informed choices. The RTL8763E offers an I8080 interface and an SPI display interface, enabling developers to connect a screen that allows end users to browse, select, and switch between different audio streams with ease. The assistant communicates the chosen channel information to the Auracast receiver and decodes the necessary parameters for seamless configuration.

RTL8762 series not only supports standard SIG Mesh based on ADV communication, but also supports multi-master and multi-slave connection, which can build private Mesh internet based on GATT connection, to actualize the device's AD hoc network function. These two Mesh technologies complement each other and each has its own strengths.

The RTL8772GWF, MCU Real-M300V 125MHz (compatible with Cortex-M55), supports hardware-level security features such as Trust Zone and has obtained PSA-L2 certification. It is particularly suitable for smart door lock applications. Realtek, together with financial-grade security solution providers, offers customers a complete smart lock security solution.

Realtek offers flexible HMI system solutions, featuring mature and stable UI designs and efficient implementation techniques. These help a wide range of customers to quickly complete technical selection and transition to rapid development and acceptance phases. For gateway devices, Realtek provides cost-effective dual RF solutions, ensuring that 15.4/BLE mesh gateways operate 100% of the time and reducing event loss probability. For high-QoS customers, Realtek offers Ethernet solutions to ensure more stable communication over long-distance nodes. Interface technologies such as CAN provide integrated advantages for industrial users and vehicle scenarios. The solutions integrate a series of mature SDKs including Wi-Fi driver, LWIP, Thread, Matter, Classic Bluetooth, and BLE mesh. UI support is tailored to customer needs, with several UI engines like RTK-UI, RVD (Realtek Visual Designer), and LVGL (Light and Versatile Graphics Library) meeting different design requirements.

For Apple Find My tag, Gsensor and buzzer are two essential peripheral components. The typical architecture diagram is as follows:

Realtek smart watch solution based on RTL8773E uses a single BT SoC as the main controller. It connects to peripherals via interfaces such as SPIC, I2C, SPI, GPIO, I8080, MIC, and DAC, and connects to phones via Bluetooth to create a highly integrated smart watch solution.
Realtek provides reference designs, SDK, and toolchains, characterized by high integration and ease of development.

The main control MCU in the product extends physical communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, and USB to connect with the Realtek solution, enabling Bluetooth data passthrough functionality.

Bluetooth dual mode microcontroller  implements a Bluetooth transceiver is a solution that integrates both Bluetooth transmitter and receiver functionalities. It allows bidirectional communication between Bluetooth-enabled devices by wirelessly transmitting and receiving data. The solution utilizes two RTL8763E chips, one for transmitting and one for receiving, and communicates through the SPI interface to establish and maintain Bluetooth connections. Additionally, it can also be used with a main processor over the UART interface, making it versatile for various applications like wireless audio streaming, data transfer between devices, and remote control capabilities.

Practical Application Case

From a technical perspective, Find My tag can support both Apple Find My and Google Find My protocols, enabling the same tag to be located and searched for by both iOS and Android devices. However, in the actual implementation of the solution, how to run the two protocols on the same tag must strictly follow the protocol specifications of Apple and Google.

Phone <-> ACI Device 1: Communication with Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy
ACI Host <-> ACI Device 1: Communication with UART
ACI Host <-> ACI Device 2: Communication with UART
ACI Device 1 <-> ACI Device 2: Communication with SPI and GPIO or just use I2S as a replacement
ACI Device 2 <-> BT Headset: Communication with Bluetooth/Bluetooth Low Energy.

ACI Device 1 supports A2DP Sink and HFP HF; ACI Device 2 supports A2DP Source and HFP AG. The audio data flow is identified by the blue line with arrows.
In A2DP scenario:
Audio data : Phone -> ACI Device 1 -> ACI Device 2 -> BT Headset;
In SCO scenario:
Downstream voice data : Phone -> ACI Device 1 -> ACI Device 2 -> BT Headset spk;
Upstream voice data : BT headset MIC -> ACI Device 2 -> ACI Device 1 -> Phone.

Application Scenario

Water heater, bathroom heater Bluetooth passthrough application
Water Heater, Bathroom Heater

Household appliances are wirelessly connected to the mobile phone via Bluetooth and perform relevant basic operations.

Bluetooth pass-through application for electricity meter
Electricity Meter

Household appliances are wirelessly connected to the mobile phone via Bluetooth and perform relevant basic operations.

Bluetooth pass-through application for power equipment
Power Equipment

Electrical equipment is connected to the mobile phone via Bluetooth wireless connection, and performs related basic operations.

Printer safe Bluetooth pass-through application
Printer Safe

The printer safe is wirelessly connected to the mobile device via Bluetooth and performs relevant basic operations.

PoS machines card swipe BLE datatrans application
PoS machine card swipe

The card information read by the PoS machine is sent to the mobile phone via Bluetooth wireless connection.

Pet Tracking BLE datatrans Device
Pet Tracking Device

Hanging an electronic bell around a cat's neck not only allows tracking but also records the cat's activities.When you're out and about, you may want to check on your pet's activities throughout the day. An electronic bell is a great idea; it allows you to track all of your pet's movements without needing to remove it. 

In-Vehicle Navigation System
In-Vehicle Navigation System

Single-Chip Integrated Vehicle Control Application and Map Navigation.

In-Vehicle Navigation System (RTL87x3x platform)
In-Vehicle Navigation System (RTL87x3x platform)

Navigation map images are transmitted via BT link (e.g. 360×240 pixels @2 FPS).

Auracast broadcast audio application in a simultaneous translation of speeches
Simultaneous Translation of Speeches

In a lecture hall, the interpreter translates the lecturer's speech into different languages. An Auracast broadcasting audio system transmits audio directly to participants' devices, ensuring clear sound even in large spaces. This system supports multiple language channels to cater to diverse linguistic needs. The Auracast assistant displays the broadcasting menu, helping participants select their desired language for their Bluetooth headsets.

Auracast broadcast audio application in guided group tours
Guided Group Tours

Integrating Bluetooth Auracast into a tour system allows the tour guide to broadcast audio seamlessly to all participants' devices, enhancing clarity, accessibility, and overall tour experience.

In-Vehicle Navigation System (RTL87x3x platform)
In-Vehicle Navigation System (RTL87x3x platform)

Navigation map images are transmitted via WiFi link (e.g. 360×240 pixels @15FPS).

Real time monitoring during exercise
Running Monitoring

Monitor step frequency, speed, heart rate, and other information during exercise to provide real-time feedback on exercise and health status.

Auracast broadcast audio application in a fitness room
Audiovisual Fitness Classes

In a fitness class, the instructor can use Bluetooth Auracast to broadcast music or verbal cues to participants wearing auracast enabled bluetooth headset. This can help to create a more immersive and engaging workout experience.

In-Vehicle Navigation System (RTL87x3x with WiFi platform)
In-Vehicle Navigation System (RTL87x3x with WiFi platform)

 Navigation map images are transmitted via WiFi link (e.g. 800×480 pixels @10FPS).   

Advantages of Solution

Rich external interfaces

Supports I2S, Line In to connect audio data; while digital interfaces such as GPIO/I2C/UART/SPI can be connected to a wider range of sensors or external devices.

Excellent performance

Haven been verified by actual projects, the Mesh protocol stack targeted optimizing and improving the efficiency of Mesh communication, reliability and stability. Supports simultaneous operation of Bluetooth Mesh and GATT connection, which satisfies the requirement of efficient communication in large-scale application scenarios.

Rich main control resource

Supports Bluetooth 5.0 and above, ultra-low power consumption, combined with an ARM Cortex processor. Flexible GPIO design and sensitive reception range, widely used in all kinds of products. Featuring outstanding security characteristics, the RTL8772G series supports Trust Zone and has obtained PSA-L2 certification.

Comprehensive Display Interface

Supports Mainstream Display Interfaces on the Market.

Rich main control resource

The MCU is ARM Cortex processor, with optional main frequency of 40MHz ~ 90MHz and optional SRAM 104KByte ~ 192Kbyte. Supports hardware AES/ECC, very suitable for algorithm-intensive application scenarios. Supports Bluetooth 5.0, ultra-low power consumption.

Powerful Graphics Processing Capability

A 2.5D hardware graphics engine that supports rendering, scaling, rotating, deforming, and other processing of graphics.

Flexible solution

Support dual-mode (BR/EDR/BLE) pass-through and BLE pass-through solution. GATT, SPP and iAP profiles inside for dual-mode,GATT profile inside for BLE mode.

Excellent and stable performance

Baud rate up to 4Mbps,Default baud rate 115200bps,UART I/F (H4 supported),Hardware flow control supported.

Abundant Peripheral Interfaces

Highly integrates various peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, GPIO, CAN, PWM, and Keyscan interface.

Powerful CPU Resources

CPU computing power and MCU memory provide sensor algorithms or external device control capabilities.

Low cost

Use one BLE SoC to actualize a single-chip solution, BLE connection and other functions. High degree of integration, extremely reduce the cost of the solution.

Low cost solution

Use one BLE SoC to actualize a single-chip solution, realize BLE connection and other functions, with high degree of integration, extremely reduce the cost of solution.

Mature and stable, proven by large scale

Had been connected to Tmall, Xiaomi, Xiaodu, Huawei, Haier, Gree and other platforms for batch shipment, meaning it is a mature and stable solution.

Supports lithium battery charging

Equipped with a lithium battery charging function, it can provide a charging current of up to 300mA (Constant Current Mode). This allows it to charge small mobile devices with built-in lithium batteries, reducing the need for additional PCB circuit components.

Supports display functionality

Equipped with I8080 and SPI display interfaces, it allows developers to connect a screen for showing information. This can be used to display internal information for transmitters and receivers or to present program listings on an assistant device.

Completed development kits

Full-featured Mesh SDK, includes various product prototype engineering and Mesh SDK and OTA SDK for different mobile phone platforms, which greatly reduces customer's development workload and accelerates the implementation of project.

Completed development kits

Full-featured SDK/HDK, with supporting mobile phone APP engineering, which greatly reduces a customer's development workload and accelerates the implementation of a project.

After extensive validation, it is mature and stable

The Find My SDK has fully implemented the dual protocols of Apple Find My and Google Find My, which is stable and reliable. Customers only need to do secondary development of application layer functions.

Powerful DSP Processing Capability

DSP computing power provides powerful speech and audio processing capabilities.

Completed development kits

Full-featured dashboard SDK, supporting mobile phone APP engineering, reduces customer's development workload, accelerates the implementation of project.

Chip Functionality Highlights

Supports 2.5D display effect and hardware-level lossless image data compression; supports dual-helmet two-way local voice communication.

Rich Peripheral Interface

Supports interfaces such as GPIO/I2C/SPI/UART/ADC/DAC/MIC, and can be externally connected to a wide range of devices.

Completed development kits

Full-featured SDK/HDK/Tools development kits, with supporting mobile phone APP engineering, which greatly reduces customer's development workload and accelerates the implementation of project.

Integrates multiple Bluetooth modes

Equipped with Auracast transmitter, receiver, and assistant roles, it enhances the variety of products customers can design, enabling the complete development of an entire Auracast product application.

Completed development kits

Fully-featured SDK, including a variety of product prototype projects such as Auracast transmitter, receiver, and assistant example code, and mobile App SDK, OTA Tool, significantly reduces the design time and accelerates project mass production.

Integrating Multi Mode Bluetooth

Includes Bluetooth LE Bluetooth Legacy Audio、LE Audio, Implement product requirements with the latest technology.

Complete Product Family

Versatile IC packaging can be flexibly used in a variety of different applications.

Complete Development Kit

A fully functional SDK development package that includes complete product prototype engineering, mobile APP SDK, OTA tools, and production tools, Provides an RVD graphical interface design tool, reducing customer development work and accelerating project implementation.

Complete Development Kit

A fully functional SDK development package that includes complete product prototype engineering, mobile APP SDK, OTA tools, and production tools, reducing customer development work and accelerating project implementation.

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Define the application requirements

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Application Requirement Definition

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Choose a chip

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Apply for product plan ID

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Purchase development board

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Selecting an IC Solution

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System architecture design

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System Architecture Design

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Registration application materials

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Select chips and develop product

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Obtaining Find My Certification

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Develop customized applications

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Design the Hardware

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Develop Software

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Test and Debug

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