Realtek Showcases Switchable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Audio Solution at 2024 AWE China Expo

March 13 2024, 02:10
Under the theme of "Realtek AI Changing the Future," the Taiwan semiconductor company will exhibit at the AWE China Expo (March 14-17, 2024), at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Showcasing the possibilities of AI in connected applications, Realtek will present a hybrid AIoT Audio SoC that supports both dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz) and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.2 to enable low-latency, high resolution audio playback applications.
 

As technology development opens the door to a new paradigm, the convenience and high efficiency of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly being applied to everyday life and products. As a leading chip provider, Realtek has integrated AI smart technology into its network communication solutions, covering connected devices that leverage Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless technologies.

At the AWE China Expo, Realtek will present a variety of technologies and solutions, including a low-power AI network camera solution that integrates a nine-in-one wireless dual‑band camera SoC technology, using an AI NN acceleration engine to support embedded image recognition.

As a supplier of connectivity solutions for numerous leading brands, Realtek is also expanding its Wi-Fi range of SoCs that combine low power consumption with support for AIoT Audio. These are suitable for various scenarios including home energy storage applications, low-power IP cameras, wearables, smart door lock transmission modules, home theater, Wi-Fi speakers, and AI recording cards.

Realtek's AIoT Audio chips support a Wi-Fi high-throughput audio solution that features an audio-specific hardware synchronization mechanism, high processing speed CPU/MCU, and low latency capabilities. The transmission specification of this solution adopts dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz) and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.2, capable of supporting audio playback up to 24-bit/96kHz in up to 7.1 channels. AIoT Audio also enables seamless switching between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth according to application requirements, in a manner that is transparent to the user.
 
Realtek's latest Wi-Fi 7 tri-band router solution boasts over 7Gbps of concurrent throughput and also has the capability to rapidly clear DFS channels. Like other Realtek Wi-Fi solutions, this one is equipped with the company's exclusive AI QoS engine, which can accelerate the performance of latency-sensitive applications, offering users an unprecedented optimal experience through adaptive control.
 

Matter over Thread and Integrated Bluetooth Audio Solutions
Realtek's Bluetooth solutions blend RF performance, compatibility, intuitive development tools, and rapid, comprehensive technical support, offering developers a complete set of tools and resources for quick and efficient Bluetooth application development. 

The company is now expanding its Matter over Thread solutions, including Matter over Thread End Device, Thread Border Router, and Thread Leader/Thread Router, enabling a highly compatible smart home system. This solution uses OpenThread on set-top boxes as a border router, integrating Wi-Fi and Thread protocols and enabling control of home lighting, Matter outlets through wireless routers, and seamlessly integration with existing systems from Google and other companies.

Realtek's integrated Bluetooth audio transmission and reception, and ultra-low latency solutions, already support Bluetooth LE Audio and classic Bluetooth protocols, adapting to various functional roles such as audio reception, transmission, and integrated receive/transmit, especially in ultra-low latency mode, for flexible application across various scenarios. 

This solution has been widely applied in Bluetooth headphones, soundbars, speakers, and other products. The company also provides an open Software Development Kit (SDK) and a comprehensive and well-documented Application Programming Interface (API) to assist developers in creating customized applications and enhance product competitiveness.
 
As artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve and its application scope expands, Realtek has accelerated the launch of AI solutions for a wide range of needs.
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