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TDK Announces First MIPI Standard SoundWire MEMS Microphone
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TDK Announces First MIPI Standard SoundWire MEMS Microphone

Among the many interesting demonstrations of new audio solutions for developers presented by TDK at CES 2020, the T5808 MIPI standard SoundWire microphone stands out as a "world's first," using the MIPI Alliance SoundWire compliant digital interface which allows bi-directional data flow. The T5808 is a multi-mode, low noise digital MEMS microphone in a small package, consisting of a MEMS microphone element and an impedance converter amplifier followed by a fourth-order Σ-Δ modulator.
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MIPI I3C v1.1 Update for I2C Implementers Simplifies Development for Wearables and Connected Devices
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MIPI I3C v1.1 Update for I2C Implementers Simplifies Development for Wearables and Connected Devices

The MIPI Alliance, the international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, announced MIPI I3C v1.1, the first update to the interface that eliminates the historical pain points of I2C development. MIPI I3C v1.1 is a scalable, medium-speed, utility and control bus that connects peripherals to an application processor, streamlining integration and improving cost efficiencies in development.
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ON Semiconductor to Demonstrate Advanced Audio Processing at CES 2020
by Cristina Costa

ON Semiconductor to Demonstrate Advanced Audio Processing at CES 2020

ON Semiconductor will showcase a wide range of innovative technologies for smart home, connected buildings and personal connected devices at CES 2020. Powering portable voice-controlled applications will be the latest LC823455 ultra-low-power audio processor, supporting high-resolution audio processing. This highly integrated SoC, featuring an Arm Cortex−M3 Dual Core CPU and proprietary 32−bit DSP Core (LPDSP32) wit support for high−resolution 32−bit/192kHz audio.
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ESS Introduces Crescendo VII Audio Processing SoC for Soundbars and Wireless Speakers
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ESS Introduces Crescendo VII Audio Processing SoC for Soundbars and Wireless Speakers

ESS Technology announced today it’s 7th-generation of audio processors for soundbars and wireless speakers. The Crescendo VII is a highly integrated solution for consumer audio products that provides a multicore platform for system control and signal processing with a range of inputs and interfaces. Combining audio processing and signal routing with DTS Virtual:X certification, the Crescendo VII enables compact, power-efficient, and cost-effective designs for soundbars, wireless speakers, and active subwoofers.
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Lattice Announces Nexus Low Power FPGA Platform for Edge Applications
by Cristina Costa

Lattice Announces Nexus Low Power FPGA Platform for Edge Applications

Lattice Semiconductor announced its new low power FPGA platform, Lattice Nexus. The platform is architected to deliver power-efficient performance that will benefit developers of a wide range of applications, including voice processing and edge computing for connected devices. Built with innovations at every level of design, from solutions, to architecture, to circuit, the new Lattice Nexus FPGAs deliver higher system performance at significantly reduced power consumption.
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OMRON Releases World's First MOS FET Relay Module with Solid State Relay in T-type Circuit Structure
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OMRON Releases World's First MOS FET Relay Module with Solid State Relay in T-type Circuit Structure

OMRON Corporation of Kyoto, Japan released its new MOS FET relay module G3VM-21MT, the first electronic component in the world to adopt a "T-type" circuit structure, consisting of compact-size and longer-lifecycle solid state relays that output signals using no physical contact, therefore minimizing the leakage current that has long been a problem with semiconductor test equipment. The new G3VM-21MT relay contributes to reducing maintenance frequency of test equipment, allows high-precision measurements, and improves productivity of electronic components.
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Enhanced Sounder Driver from Diodes Enables Audio UI in Smaller Smart Sensors and Wearables
by Cristina Costa

Enhanced Sounder Driver from Diodes Enables Audio UI in Smaller Smart Sensors and Wearables

Diodes Incorporated announced an enhanced version of its popular sounder driver for small and portable devices. The PAM8904E delivers higher performance at a lower voltage in a smaller package. The PAM8904E sounder driver is designed to meet the requirements of the smallest application operating from extremely low voltages.
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Cadence Announces Strategic Alliance Agreement with National Instruments to Improve Electronic System Development
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Cadence Announces Strategic Alliance Agreement with National Instruments to Improve Electronic System Development

National Instruments and Cadence Design Systems, announced a system innovation strategic alliance to create an integrated design to test flow, leveraging reusable data and test IP from electronics design and verification to validation and production test for electronic system and semiconductor companies. Through the strategic alliance agreement, NI and Cadence expect the joint development of technology, methodology and intellectual property to streamline electronics development.
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ESS Technology Introduces Third-Generation ES9219 Headphone SoC for Mobile Devices
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ESS Technology Introduces Third-Generation ES9219 Headphone SoC for Mobile Devices

Just a few short days after launching its new Sabre Smart Power-Amplifier (SPA), a new-generation device designed to boost the audio quality and efficiency of portable and wearable devices, ESS Technology announced the ES9219, the 3rd generation of Sabre DAC headphone System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for mobile devices. The ES9219 Headphone SoC with 32-bit, QUAD DAC Technology and 2Vrms output adds crosstalk reduction and THD compensation while reducing BOM size and cost.
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ESS Powers New Generation of Better Sound Audio Devices with New Smart Power-Amplifier Technology
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ESS Powers New Generation of Better Sound Audio Devices with New Smart Power-Amplifier Technology

ESS Technology announced the ES8018 Sabre Smart Power-Amplifier (SPA), a new-generation device designed to boost the audio quality and efficiency of phones, tablets, wireless speakers, and even the smallest connected wearable devices. According to the Californian company, the ES8018 combines major advances in amplifier design with advanced speaker-protection algorithms, creating a revolutionary new amplifier design in the smallest solution available currently to the industry.
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