All items tagged with USB Type C (97)

Sony Expands Hi-Res Audio Options with New Products on its Signature Series

September 6, 2018 by Joao Martins

Sony Expands Hi-Res Audio Options with New Products on its Signature Series

During IFA 2018, Sony expanded its audio catalog with several new top of the range products in its Signature Series. Deserving all the possible attention are the new IER-Z1R in-ear headphones and DMP-Z1 digital music player. These products harness decades of audio expertise, proudly showcasing Sony’s relentless lifetime pursuit for excellence, which they often miss. These new Signature Series products are ambitious, expensive and will certainly please a very specific crowd devoted to Hi-Res Audio and DSD file collecting.

Sony Improves Noise Cancellation Even Further in the New WH-1000XM3 Headphones

August 31, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Improves Noise Cancellation Even Further in the New WH-1000XM3 Headphones

You've probably heard that Sony was competing successfully with Bose in the Active Noise Cancellation headphone game with some very clever tuning of its WH-1000X headphones, even if you didn't noticed that the well-praised model was actually generation 2. Well, take note because Sony has just announced the WH-1000XM3 headphones, its third model, improving noise cancellation even further thanks to a new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, adding quick charging capability, and introducing an improved design.

ON Semiconductor Announces New Multimedia Analog Audio Switch and High Precision Current Sense Amplifiers for USB-C Applications

July 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

ON Semiconductor Announces New Multimedia Analog Audio Switch and High Precision Current Sense Amplifiers for USB-C Applications

ON Semiconductor has announced two new products that can be used together in USB-C (Type-C) applications while offering benefits in other modern power-oriented applications. The new devices are the FSA4480, a USB Type-C analog audio switch with integrated protection, and the NCS21x series of current sense amplifiers. Ideal for media players, the FSA4480 is a high performance USB Type-C port multimedia switch which supports analog audio headsets, allowing the sharing of a common USB Type-C port to pass USB2.0 signal.

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Type-C Power Delivery Input Protection Switch With True Reverse Blocking

July 24, 2018 by Cristina Costa

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Type-C Power Delivery Input Protection Switch With True Reverse Blocking

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor, a global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors and power ICs, announced a new Type-C Power Delivery compliant input protection switch with up to 28V over-voltage protection. The AOZ1376 is a smart protection switch with reverse current blocking capability intended for applications where internal circuitry requires protection from exposure to high voltages.

Shinola Partners with Barefoot Sound for Two-Way Bookshelf Bluetooth Loudspeakers

July 11, 2018 by Joao Martins

Shinola Partners with Barefoot Sound for Two-Way Bookshelf Bluetooth Loudspeakers

Shinola, the Made-in-USA, lifestyle stalwart brand has once again partnered with another established US manufacturer to create a new range of audio products. Following the collaboration with Ken Ball and Campfire Audio for Shinola's line of headphones and earphones, now the Detroit company reached out to Thomas Barefoot and his company, Barefoot Sound, to design a two-way bookshelf Bluetooth speaker. The speakers were also designed to be an ideal partner for Shinola's range of beautifully crafted Runwell turntables.

Kensington Introduces SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging

July 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Kensington Introduces SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging

As a fine example of the impact that USB-C is having in the industry, Kensington announced an ideal docking station for evolving mixed-computer environments and mobile applications, ticking all the boxes on what consumers might expect from these designs. The new SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging (K33968, SRP $99.99), offers full support for Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3 devices from laptops using Windows, Chrome, and macOS operating systems.

RHA Introduces Entry Level High-Quality MA390 Wireless Headphone

June 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Introduces Entry Level High-Quality MA390 Wireless Headphone

RHA has expanded its wireless headphone range with a new entry-level Bluetooth 4.1 model packed with premium features, for a very affordable price. The new RHA MA390 Wireless features a lightweight, understated design that delivers 8-hour battery life, 10m range and ability to sync with two devices at once. Using a single custom dynamic driver, the MA390 Wireless allows users to switch between music, calls and digital assistant functions at the touch of a button.

Silicon Mitus New High Efficiency Switched Capacitor for USB Type-C Fast Charging Applications

May 16, 2018 by Cristina Costa

Silicon Mitus New High Efficiency Switched Capacitor for USB Type-C Fast Charging Applications

Silicon Mitus released the SM5428, a Switched Capacitor Battery Charger. The new DC-DC converter from the company has been highly optimized to meet the demands of the emerging fast charging applications in the USB Type-C market, offering a higher efficiency that allows for a reduced time to charge the battery and better management of the thermal dissipation during the recharging cycle of the device. A solution tailored specifically for smartphones, tablets and any other battery powered consumer devices.

Audeze Mobius Promotional Indiegogo Campaign Hits $1 Million

April 30, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Mobius Promotional Indiegogo Campaign Hits $1 Million

Audeze announced that the Mobius Indiegogo campaign has surpassed $1 Million, with more than 3,600 backers from around the world supporting the crowdfunding promotional campaign. The Audeze Mobius Indiegogo campaign will run until May 5th, where Mobius is available for $269 (33% off the MSRP of $399). This is the last chance to grab the innovative planar magnetic headphones, the first in the market with Waves Nx Head Tracking technology.

Synaptics Announces Design Wins at Multiple OEMs with Second-Generation USB Type-C Headset SoCs

April 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Synaptics Announces Design Wins at Multiple OEMs with Second-Generation USB Type-C Headset SoCs

Synaptics announced its second-generation AudioSmart digital headset SoC solution for USB Type-C headphones is now shipping in mass production with a major OEM and designed-in with multiple other smartphone makers. Leading the trend of eliminating the legacy analog 3.5mm headphone jack is Huawei, who selected Synaptics’ latest CX2198x family for its flagship P20 and P20 Pro smartphones.

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