CSR to build all-in-one GPS and Bluetooth chips for mobile devices

CSR to build all-in-one GPS and Bluetooth chips for mobile devices

UK based Microprocessor Company CSR has said that they would now start developing all-in-one GPS and Bluetooth chips for use on mobile devices like cellphones.

The company already has an expertise in making Bluetooth chips and they just recently acquired Swedish firm NordNav and Cambridge Positioning Systems which helps them gain GPS technologies.

CSR’s Chief executive John Scarisbrick said in a statement that the super-sensitive technology would be far more effective than traditional GPS and these devices could also be used indoors.

The company further claims that their new chips would drain less power and be cheaper for handset makers considering they would combine the functionality of two chips onto a single one.

Scarisbrick added: “We know handset makers are enthusiastic about GPS at a lower price point and we are confident we will see a significant rise in the number of handsets featuring GPS. It can work indoors and deep urban areas so we believe it will be very popular with device makers.”