All items tagged with SPARK Microsystems (13)

SPARK Microsystems Launches New SR1120 UWB Transceiver Promising 40x the Wireless Data Throughput of Bluetooth

April 22, 2025 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Launches New SR1120 UWB Transceiver Promising 40x the Wireless Data Throughput of Bluetooth

Finally showing some progress in its development efforts, SPARK Microsystems has unveiled its new SR1120 ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless transceiver, which it says is able to deliver 40x the data throughput of Bluetooth, with 25x the power savings, and up to 60x lower latency. This doubles up the performance from its existing chips, while offering extended range and multi-antenna support.

SPARK Microsystems Showcases Major Advancements in UWB Wireless Connectivity for Audio at CES 2025

December 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Showcases Major Advancements in UWB Wireless Connectivity for Audio at CES 2025

SPARK Microsystems, the Canadian company specializing in next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless communications, will attend CES 2025 to showcase the latest breakthrough advancements in wireless connectivity for speakers and headphones. Visitors to SPARK's Palazzo Las Vegas suite can preview the myriad ways SPARK UWB technology is evolving wireless audio, gaming, and other connected devices, including for medical applications.

AES Show 2024 NY: Personal Highlights

October 24, 2024 by Roger Shively

AES Show 2024 NY: Personal Highlights

Notes from the AES Convention in New York. After three days of the annual flagship event of the Audio Engineering Society, there was an evening haze settling along the city skyline, with starlight behind the Javits Center and the Hudson River. Yet the last night in Manhattan turned into a clear one. Registrations were reportedly up this year for the AES Show, with the opening ceremony on Day 1 at full capacity, occupying all 300 theater seats, and upwards of 6,000 visitors to the convention during the three days.

Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers

October 2, 2024 by Joao Martins

Focal Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology for New Diva Utopia Speakers

Focal introduced the new Diva Utopia to the world, its first wireless, connected, active loudspeaker. This design is the result of five years of development by French and British engineering teams from Focal Naim, and represents the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of hifi to unprecedented levels. The new Diva Utopia speakers combine Naim electronics, the latest UWB wireless technologies from SPARK Microsystems in the ultimate vision of the Focal Utopia philosophy.

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2023

December 29, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2023

We looked at the popular articles of 2023 in audioXpress.com (including selected articles from audioXpress and Voice Coil magazines), and we created this Top 11 list of news stories and online articles. As the number of visitors and pageviews registered by audioXpress.com continues to break records every year, visitors from all over the world returned more often to read the many stories available. Which of the topics and stories published online in 2023 were the most popular? Here are the results!

AES New York 2023 Convention Promotes UWB Workshop, Friday, October 27

October 18, 2023 by Joao Martins

AES New York 2023 Convention Promotes UWB Workshop, Friday, October 27

The Audio Engineering Society created a new Task Group to develop a new standard for Ultra Wideband (UWB) high resolution, low latency audio. During the 155th AES New York 2023 Convention (October 25-27), a dedicated workshop will detail the potential of UWB for audio, and this new AES effort. Titled "UWB – A New Wireless Tech in the Future of Pro Audio" the panel will include Jackie Green (UWB Alliance), Jonny McClintock (AntennaWare/Audio Codecs), Gary Spittle (Sonical), Torbev Sonderskov (Lenbrook), and Alexis Bizalion (Qorvo).

Sonus Faber Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology

October 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonus Faber Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology

SPARK Microsystems, the Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, announced that Sonus faber has chosen SPARK's Ultra-Wideband technology for its Duetto wireless speaker system. The choice of UWB technology enables Sonus Faber to get low latency data transmission wirelessly interconnected speakers, and deliver a high-quality, uncompressed audio performance that can’t be achieved with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Sonus Faber Launches Cutting-Edge Duetto Stereo Wireless Loudspeakers

October 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonus Faber Launches Cutting-Edge Duetto Stereo Wireless Loudspeakers

Sonus faber announced the launch of Duetto, a wireless stereo hifi speaker system with very distinct characteristics across design, sound quality, connectivity, and ease of use. An exquisite two-way stereo speaker system, the Duetto features Sonus faber’s signature marriage of natural materials and classical design cues with the latest in digital audio technology. The two speakers connect using UWB technology to enable the lowest latency, uncompressed audio performance - a first in the audio industry.

SPARK Microsystems Receives CDN $48 Million Investment To Drive UWB Wireless Development

March 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Receives CDN $48 Million Investment To Drive UWB Wireless Development

SPARK Microsystems announced the closing of CDN $34 million Series B financing, with an additional CDN $14 million available subject to meeting operational milestones. Led by Idealist Capital, a prominent investment firm focused on the energy transition and decarbonization, the round includes existing investors Cycle Capital, Economic Development Canada (EDC), Real Ventures, and ND Capital. The new funding will drive mass market commercialization for ultra-energy efficient, UWB-based wireless electronic devices and sensors.

R&D Stories: Using Ultra-Wideband Technology for Wireless Delivery of Audio and Multimedia

February 9, 2023 by Frederic Nabki, Nicolas Paillusseau, and Ronald Rinkenbach

R&D Stories: Using Ultra-Wideband Technology for Wireless Delivery of Audio and Multimedia

In this exclusive article for audioXpress, Frederic Nabki, Chief Technology Officer, Nicolas Paillusseau, Applications Manager, and Ronald Rinkenbach, Applications Engineer, all from SPARK Microsystems, address the advantages of using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology to achieve high-quality wireless audio streaming and how UWB radios can be deployed effectively as a high speed and low latency data communication method demonstrating compelling advantages.

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