IEEE 802.15.1 Bluetooth Standards for Wireless Personal Area Networks

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standard defining Bluetooth wireless personal area network (WPAN) technology, widely used in automotive and motorcycle systems for hands-free communication, device connectivity, and advanced key system integration.

Standard Overview

Publication Date

2005 (IEEE Standard)

Status

IEEE International Standard

Application

Wireless Personal Area Network

Frequency

2.4 GHz ISM Band

Bluetooth Technical Specifications

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz ISM Band

2400-2485 MHz frequency range with frequency hopping

  • 79 frequency channels
  • 1 MHz channel spacing
  • 1600 hops per second

Data Rates

Up to 1 Mbps

Asymmetric and symmetric data transmission

  • Symmetric: 433.9 kbps
  • Asymmetric: 723.2/57.6 kbps
  • Voice: 64 kbps

Power Classes

Class 1, 2, and 3

Different power levels for various applications

  • Class 1: 100 mW (20 dBm) - 100m range
  • Class 2: 2.5 mW (4 dBm) - 10m range
  • Class 3: 1 mW (0 dBm) - 1m range

Network Topology

Piconet and Scatternet

Master-slave architecture with multiple device support

  • Piconet: 1 master + 7 active slaves
  • 255 parked devices
  • Scatternet: Multiple piconets

Motorcycle Applications

Smart Connectivity

Advanced motorcycle systems and accessories

  • Bluetooth helmet communication
  • Smartphone integration
  • Navigation and music streaming

Security Features

Authentication and Encryption

Built-in security mechanisms for data protection

  • 128-bit encryption
  • Authentication protocols
  • Frequency hopping security

Implementation Features

Protocol Stack

Complete Bluetooth protocol stack implementation for automotive and motorcycle applications.

  • Radio layer with frequency hopping
  • Baseband layer for timing and access control
  • Link Manager Protocol (LMP)
  • Host Controller Interface (HCI)
  • L2CAP for packet segmentation
  • Application layer protocols

Device Integration

Seamless integration with smartphones, tablets, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

  • Automatic device discovery and pairing
  • Profile-based service discovery
  • Multi-device connection management
  • Power management optimization
  • Interference mitigation techniques
  • Quality of Service (QoS) support

Audio and Communication

High-quality audio streaming and hands-free communication capabilities for motorcycle use.

  • Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
  • Hands-Free Profile (HFP) for calls
  • Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
  • Noise cancellation and echo suppression
  • Voice command integration
  • Multi-point connectivity support