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Dual Mode Bluetooth Microcontroller
Application Overview
Dual mode Bluetooth microcontroller - Quickly enhance your platform with upgraded wireless Bluetooth connectivity and increased computing power

Realtek has unveiled its latest dual mode Bluetooth microcontroller solution, which is compliant with the Bluetooth® Core 5.4 standard, supporting both Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy. It integrates an extensive array of I/O interfaces—such as MIC, USB, Line-in, SPDIF, SDIO, SPI, and I2S—vastly expanding its application potential. Its high-performance MCU and DSP can flexibly manage both wired and wireless connections, and efficiently process audio algorithms to meet the diverse needs of wireless audio transmission and intelligent voice interaction.

System Structure

Dual mode Bluetooth microcontroller is capable of implementing an audio transmitter that supports multiple audio input interfaces such as USB, SDIO, MIC, Line-in, SPDIF, and SPI/I2S. This capability allows the device to connect seamlessly with external audio sources including TVs, computers, and stereo systems. After receiving the audio signal, the transmitter delivers the sound to compatible Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and other receiving devices. In wireless audio transmission, this device serves various functions: As an A2DP source device, it supports wireless transmission of high-quality stereo audio to Bluetooth headphones. As an HFP Audio Gateway (AG), it enables voice communication with Bluetooth headphones via SCO/eSCO links. Additionally, the device supports the LE Audio standard, including Broadcast Audio Stream (BIS) and Connectionless Audio Stream (CIS), allowing efficient transmission of audio data from multiple sources to Bluetooth headphones and delivering a stable and high-quality wireless audio experience. The rich set of interfaces and support for multiple Bluetooth roles ensure the system's flexibility and compatibility, meeting the needs of a wide range of audio application scenarios.

Application Structure

Dual mode Bluetooth microcontroller can be used to implement an audio receiver  solution. It is not only capable of receiving signals from an audio transmitter, but also supports various audio input/output interfaces such as MIC, speaker, and SPI/I2S. This audio receiver serves multiple roles in wireless audio transmission. As an A2DP receiver, it can receive and play high-quality stereo audio transmitted from a mobile phone; as an HFP hands-free device (HF), it enables voice communication via the SCO/eSCO link. Additionally, the device supports the LE Audio standard, efficiently receiving both BIS and CIS audio, thereby providing a stable and high-quality wireless audio experience.

Application Structure

Dual mode Bluetooth microcontroller can be utilized to build an audio transceiver solution that adopts a dual-chip architecture. In this design, two RTL87x3 chips serve as the audio transmitter and audio receiver, respectively, with bidirectional data communication achieved via SPI or I2S interfaces. It features a dual-chip architecture, with two RTL87x3 chips operating respectively as the audio transmitter and the audio receiver, enabling bidirectional data communication via SPI or I2S interfaces. In addition, the solution facilitates seamless collaboration with external processors through the UART interface, supporting stable wireless audio data transmission between multiple devices. This design enhances system scalability and allows for flexible integration with a variety of external processors to meet a broad range of application requirements.

Application Structure

Dual mode Bluetooth microcontroller can be used to build an audio transceiver solutions. Compared to the dual-chip architecture, it utilizes a single-chip architecture that integrates both an audio transmitter and a receiver. The advantage of this solution lies in its careful optimization of system parameters, achieving a good balance between cost, bandwidth, and functionality, while integrating both transmission and reception functions, thereby reducing overall costs and simplifying the development process.

Application Structure

Application Scenario

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Application Scenario
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Application Scenario
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Application Scenario
Multilingual Broadcast Audio

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Advantages of Solution

Application Advantages
Comprehensive Peripheral Support

Equipped with an extensive range of audio input/output interfaces, including MIC, USB, Line-in, SPDIF, SDIO, SPI, and I2S.

Application Advantages
Robust MCU Resources

Sufficient MCU and DSP resources enable fast response to multi-tasks and efficient processing of audio algorithms.

Application Advantages
Integrated Multi-Mode Bluetooth

Supports both Classic Bluetooth and Low Energy Bluetooth, including Classic Audio and LE Audio modes, utilizing the latest technologies to meet product requirements.

Application Advantages
Diverse Application Scenarios

Accommodates various architectures such as audio transmitters, audio receivers, dual-chip audio transceivers, and single-chip audio transceivers, significantly expanding its range of applications.

Application Advantages
Completed Development Kits

Fully-featured SDK, including a variety of product prototype projects and mobile App SDK, OTA Tool, significantly reduces the design time and accelerates project mass production.

Start Implementing My Dual Mode Bluetooth Microcontroller Application

1
Define the application requirements

Clarify functional and performance specifications of the dual mode Bluetooth controller through comprehensive analysis of target user demographics and market positioning, establishing clear guidelines for subsequent development.

2
Chip selection

Select suitable chip solutions based on the target user's needs, and comprehensively evaluate their computational performance, power consumption, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain stability.

3
System architecture design

Design the software architecture of dual mode Bluetooth controller with modular principles and interface protocols to ensure operational efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.

4
Hardware design

Collaborate with hardware engineers on circuit and PCB development, optimizing physical layout and thermal management while adhering to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and assembly requirements.

Reference links: RTL8763E HDKRTL8773D HDK

5
Software development

Implement and optimize code on the hardware platform to guarantee functional completeness and system robustness, with provisions for maintainability.

Reference links: RTL8763E SDKRTL8773D SDK 

6
Testing & debugging

Conduct multi-level verification (unit/integration/system testing) to identify and resolve defects, ensuring final deliverables meet reliability benchmarks.

7
Prototype validation

Build engineering prototypes for scenario-based testing, collect user feedback for iterative refinement, and complete full-process validation prior to mass production.

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