All items tagged with standards (94)
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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Bluetooth 5 Confirmed to Quadruple Range, Double in Speed, and Increase Data Broadcasting Capacity by 800%
June 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth 5 Confirmed to Quadruple Range, Double in Speed, and Increase Data Broadcasting Capacity by 800%

As previously anticipated, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that its next release, coming late 2016 to early 2017, will be called Bluetooth 5 and will include significantly increased range, speed, and broadcast messaging capacity. The new version of Bluetooth technology will deliver “connectionless” IoT, advancing beacon and location-based capabilities in home, enterprise, and industrial applications. Implications for audio streaming and wearable applications are huge.
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InfoComm 2016 Officially the Largest on Record
June 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm 2016 Officially the Largest on Record

A record 1,000 exhibitors, including 211 new exhibitors, filled the Las Vegas Convention Center June 8-10 for InfoComm 2016, occupying 527,105 net square feet of exhibit and special events space - also a show record. Attendees registered for more than 12,000 seats at InfoComm University sessions throughout the week, more than double the number engaged in training and education in 2015.
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USB 3.0 Promoter Group Defines Authentication Protocol for USB Type-C
April 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

USB 3.0 Promoter Group Defines Authentication Protocol for USB Type-C

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the USB Type-C Authentication specification, defining cryptographic-based authentication for USB Type-C chargers and devices. USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to protect against non-compliant USB Chargers and to mitigate risks from maliciously embedded hardware or software in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.
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New and Updated NFC Forum Technical Specifications Speed and Secure NFC Services
March 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New and Updated NFC Forum Technical Specifications Speed and Secure NFC Services

The NFC Forum announced the publication of one candidate and two adopted specifications, following approval by the Board of Directors. The new specifications - now available from the NFC Forum website - enhance the performance and security of NFC services, delivering more robust peer-to-peer communication and better user experiences.
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InfoComm Releases New Standard to Harmonize Cable Labeling Practices
January 27, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm Releases New Standard to Harmonize Cable Labeling Practices

InfoComm International announced the publication of a new audiovisual standard, Cable Labeling for Audiovisual Systems (CLAS). The new standard defines requirements for labeling cables used in installed AV systems and provides guidance for the easy identification of all power and signal paths in a completed system. Proper cable labeling aids in the operation, support, maintenance and troubleshooting of AV systems.
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Ethernet Alliance Hails Ethernet’s Growing Momentum
August 3, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Ethernet Alliance Hails Ethernet’s Growing Momentum

Significant progress achieved at recent IEEE 802 Plenary meetings highlights Ethernet’s increasing relevance in rapidly diversifying base of markets and applications. Progress across several Ethernet projects includes 25Gb/s operations for next-gen servers, 100Mb/s operations for automotive and signalling decisions for 400GbE.
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Christopher J. Struck named Standards Director of the Acoustical Society of America
June 1, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Christopher J. Struck named Standards Director of the Acoustical Society of America

Christopher J. Struck, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist of CJS Labs, has been appointed Standards Director of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) effective 22 May 2015. As Standards Director, Struck will serve as Chair of the ASA Committee on Standards and is responsible for providing leadership and guidance for the Society’s program supporting the development of acoustical standards.
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Audinate Announces Firmware Update to Support AES67
April 10, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Announces Firmware Update to Support AES67

Audinate announced the scheduled release of a firmware update that provides its Dante audio-over-IP networking technology with support for the AES67 audio networking standard. The company confirms that an update to its Dante Brooklyn II platform enables connectivity with AES67 products.
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Audio Engineering Society Hosts Successful 57th International Conference on The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology
March 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Engineering Society Hosts Successful 57th International Conference on The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology

The Audio Engineering Society hosted its 57th International Conference, titled “The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology: Cinema, Television, and the Internet,” in Hollywood, California, on Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8, 2015. The leading immersive formats were discussed in great detail over the weekend.
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