Access Code

In Bluetooth™, each baseband packet starts with an Access code, which can be one of 3 types:

The respective access code types are used for a Bluetooth™ unit in different operating modes. The CAC (Channel Access Code) identifies a piconet. The DAC (Device Access Code) is used for special signalling procedures and the IAC (Inquiry Access Code) is used to discover other Bluetooth™ units are in range.