All items tagged with USB-C (436)
M-Audio Announces Immediate Availability of M-Track C-Series 2X2 and 2X2M Audio Interfaces
August 26, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

M-Audio Announces Immediate Availability of M-Track C-Series 2X2 and 2X2M Audio Interfaces

M-Audio’s reputation in audio interfaces remains strong given the long history of affordable, robust and versatile devices introduced by the brand over the years. Now, M-Audio is part of InMusic Brands and it certainly is reassuring to see the announcement that their new M-Track C-Series 2X2 and 2X2M high-performance 24-bit/192kHz audio interfaces are available. Both units also feature M-Audio’s new Crystal preamps and have updated A/D converters.
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IEC Formally Adopts USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery and USB 3.1 Specifications
July 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

IEC Formally Adopts USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery and USB 3.1 Specifications

The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) announced that IEC has formally adopted the latest USB-IF specifications for high-speed data delivery and enhanced usages for device charging. In particular, the USB Type-C Cable and Connector, USB Power Delivery and USB 3.1 (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps) specifications. These specifications define a truly single-cable solution for audio/video, data and power delivery.
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Cirrus Logic Announces Reference Platform for Lightning-Based Audio Development
July 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic Announces Reference Platform for Lightning-Based Audio Development

With the market preparing for a major transition to digital audio connections using USB-C and Apple Lightning interfaces, audio companies are faced with a dilemma. Either they wait until the USB Implementers Forum finishes and publishes its final USB class audio specification for USB 3.1, or they start developing for Lightning-based systems, knowing that they will have an head-start and products on the market (at least for Apple’s platforms). Knowing this, Cirrus Logic just announced a new MFi Headset Development Kit that simplifies design of Lightning-based audio accessories.
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Conexant Brings Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Inclusion to USB-C Headsets
June 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Conexant Brings Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Inclusion to USB-C Headsets

At Mobile World Congress Shanghai (29 Jun. - July 1, 2016), Conexant Systems introduced their new CX20888, an Audio Stereo CODEC that is the first single-chip solution to allow USB-C-compliant active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient noise inclusion in headsets. This new USB-C solution features an integrated ARM Cortex M0+ MCU and Class-H headphone amplifier, enabling new class of features for smartphone, PC and gaming headsets. Its active noise cancellation eliminates up to 30dB of external sound, for a clearer, more enjoyable listening experience.
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SanDisk Introduces Faster, Higher Capacity USB Type-C Flash Drive
June 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

SanDisk Introduces Faster, Higher Capacity USB Type-C Flash Drive

The new SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C flash drive offers hassle-free transfers between smartphones and next-generation SuperSpeed USB-C devices and is available in capacities up to 128GB. The new generation of flash storage devices from SanDisk shows how mobile storage could become a practical way for consumers to store movies and large size high resolution audio playlists when they are traveling, for instance. Any audio manufacturer considering home storage devices, like music servers, should have this in mind.
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Analogix Ships Over 10 Million DisplayPort over USB-C Controllers and Transmitters
June 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Analogix Ships Over 10 Million DisplayPort over USB-C Controllers and Transmitters

Analogix Semiconductor announced that it has now shipped more than 10 million DisplayPort over USB-C controllers and transmitters into mobile devices and accessories featuring USB-C charging ports, even though the USB Power Delivery Specification (PD) and USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification were just released earlier this year.
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Silicon Labs Complete USB Type-C Reference Design Now Available for Developers
June 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs Complete USB Type-C Reference Design Now Available for Developers

Silicon Labs has introduced a comprehensive reference design that reduces the cost and complexity of developing cables and cable adapters based on the USB Type-C specification. Silicon Labs’ new USB Type-C reference design features cost-effective, ultra-low-power EFM8 microcontrollers (MCUs), USB Power Delivery (PD) protocol stacks certified by the USB Implementation Forum (USB-IF), and USB Billboard Device source code.
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Keysight Introduces Comprehensive Transmitter Testing Software for USB 3.1 Type-C Designs
May 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Keysight Introduces Comprehensive Transmitter Testing Software for USB 3.1 Type-C Designs

Keysight Technologies introduced the U7243B USB 3.1 transmitter performance validation and compliance test software. The test software allows authorized test centers to test USB 3.1 Gen2 SuperSpeed Plus 10 Gbps devices with Type-C implementations and gives in-house test and performance validation engineers the tools to ensure devices comply with the USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C specification.
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Audeze Launches First Headphones With Fully Integrated Apple Lightning Cable
January 11, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Launches First Headphones With Fully Integrated Apple Lightning Cable

The news has been around for a while. The industry has decided to ditch the standard analog 3.5mm jack, replacing it for USB-C connectors or, in Apple’s devices, the Lightning cable. Audeze decided to anticipate the benefits of having direct 24-bit audio and introduced its new EL-8 Titanium headphones with support for music and voice.
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Texas Instruments Introduces New TAS2555 Smart Amp with Integrated Speaker Protection
December 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Texas Instruments Introduces New TAS2555 Smart Amp with Integrated Speaker Protection

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a low-power smart amplifier that allows designers to develop next-generation smartphones, tablets, portable audio docks or Bluetooth speakers with industry-leading audio quality at peak volumes while maximizing battery efficiency. The TAS2555 audio amplifier with integrated speaker protection uses back electromotive force and low power of 5.7 W to produce bigger sound from small devices.
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