Baracoda Compatibility document – version1.1 – October 2008
What is an SPP connection (SPP Profile)?
A Bluetooth connection is done via a service/profile (ex: SPP, PAN, DUN, Networking, File
Transfert, …). SPP (Serial Port Profile) is the most frequently used profile. It is similar
with a cable replacement.
The SIG consortium doesn’t oblige manufacturers to have all these different profiles in
every Bluetooth device, but the SIG obliges that, if a profile is implemented in a device,
this must be compatible with any other device with that same profile: be careful and
always check which profiles are available in a Bluetooth card or Bluetooth USB Dongle
you would like to buy.
What is a Bluetooth stack?
A Bluetooth device, from an architectural point of view, is a pile of different protocol
layers. The architectural protocol layers of a Bluetooth wireless communication system,
comprising the Host Control Interface (HCI), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol
(L2CAP), RS232 Serial Cable Emulation Profile (RFCOMM), Service Discovery Protocol
(SDP), and Object Exchange (OBEX) are commonly called “stack”
So Bluetooth is a standard but every manufacturer is working on a particular “stack”,
sometimes proprietary.
The most common stack is the Microsoft stack.
How do I check the version of the stack ?
Ask your vendor or right click on the Bluetooth logo of your device (for PC and PDA). Go
on properties and you will find out on which stack your device is turning and what is the
version of this stack.
All our sofwares and SDKs are available on our website:
http://www.baracoda.com/
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“Download & Partners” section)
About Baracoda
Baracoda is the world’s first and only manufacturer offering a full range of Bluetooth barcode and RFID
scanners. Baracoda’s field-proven wireless and barcode scanning solutions provide its customers and partners
with efficient tools that are innovative, reliable and convenient to use, simplifying integration for a quick Return
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