Frontline Test Equipment Introduces Message Sequence Chart (MSC) in Their Industry Leading Line of Bluetooth Protocol Analyzers: BPA 500, FTS4BT, and Frontline Bluetooth Low Energy Analyzer

    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, January 09, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Frontline Test Equipment is pleased to announce the introduction of Message Sequence Chart (MSC) technology in their complete line of Bluetooth protocol analyzers. This new feature is available in the latest software release found on the web Frontline website - www.fte.com and is included in: BPA 500 - Dual Mode ("Classic" BR/EDR and low energy) Bluetooth protocol analyzer, FTS4BT - "Classic" Bluetooth protocol analyzer and Frontline Bluetooth low energy Analyzer.

MSC displays a concise overview of a Bluetooth connection, highlighting the essential elements of the connection. At a glance, you can see the flow of the data, including role switches, connection requests, and errors. You can look at all the packets in the capture, or filter by protocol/profile. The MSC is color coded for a clear and easy to use view of your data.

MSC is a diagramming technique used to describe the message interchange between Bluetooth devices. The Frontline implementation of MSC is a powerful navigation tool that allows you to easily understand what is going on over the Bluetooth link. With MSC you can quickly see the whole story of the Bluetooth link in one view. The MSC is also an excellent educational tool that gives you a simplified view of the very complex Bluetooth wireless protocol. The MSC helps to easily troubleshoot issues and deliver a stable Bluetooth enabled product.

Frontline is constantly updating their Bluetooth family of analyzers to reflect the latest changes in the Bluetooth specifications and industry trends. This keeps developers on top of the latest updates and changes and helps them implement these changes in their designs. The right tool is a must. Frontline helps"Debug Communications Faster!"

Frontline is the world's leading provider of Bluetooth protocol analysis technology. Frontline's FTS4BT Bluetooth analyzer is the de-facto industry standard and is used by hundreds of company's globally including, CSR, Broadcom, Atheros, Apple, Nokia, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Marvell. Frontline's technology has been integrated into the Bluetooth SIG's PTS qualification tool which is the system used to determine if a product meets Bluetooth interoperability standards. Frontline supports the entire range of Bluetooth technology: Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate, low energy, and High Speed.

Contact: David Bean, Director, Marketing & Sales
Tel: +1 (434) 951-0205
Email: [email protected]

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