Texas Instruments has introduced a single chip which integrates mobile WLAN, Bluetooth and FM radio functionality, with support for the latest draft of the 802.11n standard.

This announcement adds to a busy week for WiFi/Bluetooth chip news. Broadcom, NXP and CSR have also announced similar single chip products.The WiLink 6.0 device integrates mWLAN, Bluetooth and FM on a single chip and support for the 802.11n standard will improve voice call quality and reliability in voice over WiFi applications, said the firm.
 
A second chip is the BlueLink 7.0 Bluetooth chip that integrates Bluetooth and FM. The FM functionality in both devices delivers FM transmit and receive capabilities, turning the handset into a personal area broadcast device.

The chip also provides support for Bluetooth Specification 2.1 plus EDR (enhanced data rate). Both chips share the same Bluetooth and FM core solution.

Handsets are expected to be on the market with TI’s WiLink 6.0 and BlueLink 7.0 in 2008.