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Bluetooth SIG announces Bluetooth Core 7.0 with High Data Throughput
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has officially unveiled Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT), a new feature to be included in the Bluetooth Core 7.0 specification. This technology significantly increases the maximum bit rate of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps, nearly quadrupling current speeds.
HDT introduces a new physical layer (PHY) and more efficient modulation schemes to achieve these higher speeds. While the feature is optional for manufacturers, it is expected to provide a standardized foundation for lossless and high-resolution wireless audio, including spatial and multi-channel surround sound.
Beyond audio, the technology is designed to benefit extended reality (XR) devices, AI-integrated smart glasses, and health wearables by allowing faster data synchronization and firmware updates. The increased throughput also aims to improve energy efficiency, as devices can complete data transfers more quickly and return to low-power modes sooner. Compatible hardware is expected to begin appearing on the market in 2027.
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Bluetooth Core 7.0 · Bluetooth SIG · Bluetooth Special Interest Group · Neville Meijers · Nordic Semiconductor · Qualcomm · Sony
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) is an optional function of the Bluetooth Core 7.0 specification. www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first consumer devices using Bluetooth HDT are expected to arrive in 2027. hifi.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bluetooth HDT supports a maximum data rate of 7.5 Mbps. hifi.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The technology is intended for use in mixed reality and artificial intelligence. hifi.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 7.5 Mbps rate is nearly four times the maximum bitrate of Bluetooth LE 2M PHY. hifi.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bluetooth HDT enables high-resolution and lossless audio playback. hifi.de