Infineon AIROC CYW20829 Joins Intel Evo Accessory Program

Infineon Technologies has announced that its AIROC™ CYW20829 Bluetooth® LE microcontroller (MCU) and Software Development Kit (SDK) have been verified under the Engineered for Intel Evo laptop accessory program. As a result, this marks the first time a Bluetooth human interface device (HID) platform has been included. Consequently, peripheral makers can now deliver dongle-free connectivity with verified performance and reliability.

For eeNews Europe readers, this collaboration is significant for engineers designing wireless peripherals where latency, robustness, and battery life are critical—particularly as the accessory ecosystem around Intel Evo laptops continues to grow.

Expanding wireless connectivity in premium laptop ecosystems

Intel Evo is Intel’s program for premium laptops, defined by strict responsiveness, battery life, and user-experience requirements. The Engineered for Intel Evo laptop accessory program extends this focus to peripherals, ensuring Bluetooth devices meet defined KPIs for performance, ease of use, and reliability.

“With over two decades of wireless HID experience, we are delighted to support the Engineered for Intel Evo program with our CYW20829, optimizing the user experience for both vendors and customers by helping them to truly eliminate the dongle,” said Shantanu Bhalerao, Vice President of Wireless Products at Infineon Technologies.

Intel’s Eric McLaughlin, VP & GM of Connectivity Solutions, added: “Wireless peripherals are essential ingredients for the execution of many of our day-to-day computing activities. We’re excited that the Engineered for Intel Evo accessory program is expanding to include Infineon’s AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE MCU and SDK, further extending Intel’s industry collaboration towards the goal of enabling amazing end-to-end connected user experiences.”

Technical highlights of CYW20829

The Infineon AIROC CYW20829 MCU was developed with HID peripherals in mind, combining robust RF performance with optimised power consumption and compliance with upcoming European regulations. Features include:

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• RF architecture: dual demodulator, long-standing Rx Blocker IP, and a 108 dB link budget for improved wireless robustness.
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• Battery life: up to 20% longer runtime compared with leading alternatives, using ARM Cortex-M33 cores (48/96 MHz) and hardware keyscan for low-power input handling.
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• Integration and cost efficiency: compact package options, 2-layer PCB routing, and streamlined feature set for competitive pricing.
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• Security: support for Cyber Resiliency Act (CRA) and Radio Equipment Directive (RED) requirements.
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• Software support: enabled on Zephyr RTOS, integrated with Infineon’s ModusToolbox, and shipping with SDK version 4.8.0 for Intel Evo compatibility.
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By combining a robust RF subsystem with strong compliance and integration tools, Infineon aims to make CYW20829 the go-to choice for HID developers building dongle-free Bluetooth accessories for Intel Evo laptops.

More information is available on the AIROC CYW20829 product page.