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USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Specification Based on Thunderbolt Protocol to Extend USB Type-C Performance

March 4, 2019 by Joao Martins

USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Specification Based on Thunderbolt Protocol to Extend USB Type-C Performance

In a surprising announcement, the USB Promoter Group announced the pending release of the USB4 specification, a major update to deliver the next generation USB architecture that compliments and builds on the existing USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 architectures. The USB4 architecture is based on the Thunderbolt protocol specification contributed by Intel Corporation. It doubles the bandwidth of USB and enables multiple simultaneous data and display protocols, increasing compatibility among USB Type-C connector-based products.

Analogix Announces Second Generation ANX74xx Family of 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Single-Chip Re-Timers

January 14, 2019 by Cristina Costa

Analogix Announces Second Generation ANX74xx Family of 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Single-Chip Re-Timers

Analogix Semiconductor announced the availability of its second generation ANX74xx family of 10 Gbps USB-C re-timers capable of switching DisplayPort and USB 3.2 Gen2 signals to support a single USB-C port for next generation high-performance, low-power notebooks, 2-in-1 convertible laptops, desktop PCs, mobile devices, and servers. Built on a market proven architecture, the ANX74xx family complies with USB Repeater Specification for USB Gen 1 (5G) and Gen 2 (10G).

Standards Review: USB 3, Type-C, and Thunderbolt 3 - Interfaces and Implications on Audio

December 19, 2018 by Joao Martins

Standards Review: USB 3, Type-C, and Thunderbolt 3 - Interfaces and Implications on Audio

In its Standards Review article series, audioXpress published a two-part feature about the SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2) specification, the new USB Type-C interface, and Thunderbolt 3 technology. The second part examines how these technologies have evolved, how they work together, and the implications of USB Audio Device Class 3.0 specification, which standardized audio over USB Type-C. These two articles were originally published in audioXpress, December 2016 and January 2017.

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Intel Unveils the Intel Neural Compute Stick 2 for Building Smarter AI Edge Devices

November 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Unveils the Intel Neural Compute Stick 2 for Building Smarter AI Edge Devices

For developers working on industrial robots, drones and all sorts of connected or smart home devices, the new Intel Neural Compute Stick (NCS) 2 offers what's needed to prototype faster and smarter, runs on a standard USB 3.0 port and requires no additional hardware. The NCS 2 was introduced at Intel's first artificial intelligence (AI) developer conference in Beijing (Nov. 14-15, 2018), an event were the company promoted its vision for building smarter AI algorithms and intelligent devices at the network edge.

Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points

October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points

Known for offering over 7,500 high-quality, affordable electronics and accessories to consumers and professionals worldwide, Monoprice announced the launch of new Thunderbolt 3 products. You know a technology is going mainstream when brands like Monoprice support it, and, as the company states, "these products will elevate any PC experience by enabling quick transfers, fast access to 4K videos, extensive gaming capabilities, fast storage and more—helping users work and play more efficiently anywhere they go."

Intel Announces New 9th Gen Intel Core and Intel Core X-series Desktop Processors for Content Creation

October 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Announces New 9th Gen Intel Core and Intel Core X-series Desktop Processors for Content Creation

Finally! After two years making it seem as there wouldn't be another breakthrough in PC processing power - and consequently causing the workstation and desktop PC to be in suspense for nearly two years - Intel finally unveiled its newest family of 9th Gen Intel Core processors optimized for gaming, content creation and productivity. The new 9th Gen Intel Core desktop processors include affordable models for gaming, while the new Intel Core X-series processors were designed for premium content creation platforms, with availability in November 2018.

Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Wi-Fi 6. A New Generational Approach to Easily Differentiate Between Wi-Fi Technologies

October 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Wi-Fi 6. A New Generational Approach to Easily Differentiate Between Wi-Fi Technologies

The Wi-Fi Alliance introduced Wi-Fi 6 as the industry designation for products and networks that support the next generation of Wi-Fi, based on 802.11ax technology. Wi-Fi 6 is part of a new naming approach by Wi-Fi Alliance that provides users with an easy-to-understand designation for both the Wi-Fi technology supported by their device and used in a connection the device makes with a Wi-Fi network. Multiple chip companies already announced enthusiastic support.

The Linux Foundation Adopts Sound Open Firmware Project Enabling Developers to Adapt Operating Systems for Audio Devices

March 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

The Linux Foundation Adopts Sound Open Firmware Project Enabling Developers to Adapt Operating Systems for Audio Devices

During the Embedded Linux Conference in Portland, OR, The Linux Foundation announced that Sound Open Firmware (SOF) has become a Linux Foundation project. With significant engineering and code contributions from Intel Corporation, SOF includes a digital signal processing (DSP) firmware and an SDK that together provide infrastructure and development tools for developers working on audio or signal processing. Intel and Google support SOF and invite others to join them in advancing the project.

Intel Unveils Industry’s First FPGA Integrated with High Bandwidth Memory Built for Acceleration

December 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Unveils Industry’s First FPGA Integrated with High Bandwidth Memory Built for Acceleration

Intel today announced the availability of the Intel Stratix 10 MX FPGA, the industry’s first field programmable gate array (FPGA) with integrated High Bandwidth Memory DRAM (HBM2). By integrating the FPGA and the HBM2, Intel Stratix 10 MX FPGAs offer up to 10 times the memory bandwidth when compared with standalone standard DDR 2400 DIMM memory solutions.

Apple Launches New iMac Pro for Professional Applications

December 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Apple Launches New iMac Pro for Professional Applications

As promised - and long overdue - Apple released its new iMac Pro, an entirely new product line designed for pro users, combining the all-in-one familiar design of the iMac with workstation-class performance and upgradability. With the latest Xeon processors with up to 18 cores, which Intel announced only in Mar 2017, the new computers provide up to 22 Teraflops of graphics performance, and support up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM.

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