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MediaTek’s Chairman Ming-Kai Tsai Awarded IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal
by audioXpress Staff

MediaTek’s Chairman Ming-Kai Tsai Awarded IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal

MediaTek announced that its chairman Ming-Kai Tsai has been awarded the IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal, one of the most prestigious awards in the electronics industry. Chairman Tsai was recognized for his vision and leadership in the global semiconductor industry, democratizing technology access for billions of people. The award will be presented to Tsai in-person at the IEEE Honors Ceremony, which will be held May 3, 2024 in Boston.
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ATC Launches C4 Sub MK 2 Active Subwoofer System
by Alfred Moody

ATC Launches C4 Sub MK 2 Active Subwoofer System

The Acoustic Transducer Company (ATC) announced the production of the C4 Sub Mk 2 active subwoofer system, expanding its hifi range of home audio products. Designed to unite the highest standards of driver and electronics in a single system, the C4 Sub Mk 2 deploys an all-new proprietary 12-inch SS75-314SC sub-bass driver, powered by a newly developed 300W class AB amplifier design, both elements hand-built and installed within a substantial cabinet at the company’s Stroud-based production HQ.
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TP Vision To Introduce Philips Branded Self-Powered Products at CES 2024
by Joao Martins

TP Vision To Introduce Philips Branded Self-Powered Products at CES 2024

Exeger announced a strategic partnership with TP Vision, the company responsible for design, manufacturing, and sales of Philips branded TV and audio products, to integrate Exeger's ground-breaking solar cell technology, Powerfoyle, into Philips consumer electronics products. Philips sport headphones with Powerfoyle technology will be launched at CES 2024, together with another product in a different segment.
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Audinate Unveils Refreshed Company and Dante Brand Identity
by Joao Martins

Audinate Unveils Refreshed Company and Dante Brand Identity

Audinate Group Limited announced a refreshed brand identity for both Audinate and Dante, including a new logo, tagline, and color palette. The developer of the industry-leading audio networking technology, Audinate insists that its technology will be also a professional "AV-industry" (meaning audio and video) AV-over-IP solution. The new brand identity is supposed to "capture the essence of Audinate and the Dante platform."
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37% of Smart Home Shoppers Report Matter Certification Is Important in Purchase Consideration
by audioXpress Staff

37% of Smart Home Shoppers Report Matter Certification Is Important in Purchase Consideration

New consumer research from Parks Associates highlights the importance of interoperability, with the new Matter standard poised to transform the industry. The new study shows 37% of US internet households currently shopping for smart home products consider Matter certification to be important or even critical in their purchase decision. The latest smart home and security research from Parks Associates will be presented at CES, January 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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Harman Acquires Roon Music Management Platform and Aggregation Service
by Joao Martins

Harman Acquires Roon Music Management Platform and Aggregation Service

Harman, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced the acquisition of Roon, the music management, discovery, and streaming platform for music enthusiasts, headquartered in Bedford, NY. For Harman, the acquisition of Roon - apart from the considerable global user community - means access to the connectivity and streaming technology that complements Harman's existing portfolio, particularly for its Luxury Audio division.
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Neotera Audio Introduces Ultra Flat Series Woofers
by Vance Dickason

Neotera Audio Introduces Ultra Flat Series Woofers

Neotera Audio, which has manufacturing in Italy and engineering in Sweden, has recently released two rather interesting thin-profile 10" woofers, the UF295CBS, and the UF295FAS. Both woofers have a voice coil and motor structure located around the rim of the cone assembly, and both use and front and rear facing NBR surrounds for compliance. The UF295CBS was designed for small closed box subwoofer applications, while the UF295FAS is a a pure dipole woofer with a Fiberglass/Rohacell dome suspended directly on the voice coil.
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STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Qi Wireless Chargers
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STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Qi Wireless Chargers

STMicroelectronics is simplifying development of Qi-compliant wireless chargers up to 15W by introducing transmitter and receiver evaluation boards based on the company’s STWLC38 and STWBC86 ICs. Responding to the fast growing demand for products supporting the Qi wireless standards, these new development solutions will allow developers to quickly build and test wireless-charger prototypes. Both are used with the STSW-WPSTUDIO graphical software environment to assist development.
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TDK Launches Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines of High Sound Quality Devices
by Cristina Costa

TDK Launches Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines of High Sound Quality Devices

TDK Corporation has announced its latest compact noise suppression filters MAF1005FR series, measuring 1mm (L) x 0.5mm (W) x 0.5mm (H). These multilayer chip components are designed to improve sound quality and reduce noise interference in the audio lines (sound lines) of smartphones, portable devices, and wearables. Mass production of the new EMC components series started in November 2023.
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Kinetic Technologies Supports the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems
by Cristina Costa

Kinetic Technologies Supports the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems

Power management and video/audio interface components manufacturer Kinetic Technologies expanded its USB-C Overvoltage Protection IC portfolio with the introduction of its new KTS1890 device. Together with its KTS1898 6ARMS VBUS ISINK load switch and its KTU1128 USB Type-C data line (CC & SBU) protector, these three devices provide a robust and complete set of protection features for product designers. Key applications for the KTS1890 include any USB Type-C Dual Role Port design with PD 3.1 EPR 28V input.
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