Airoha Technology Launches Flagship Wireless AI Audio SoC

Airoha Technology announced the launch of a new flagship wireless audio chip with integrated AI processing. The AB1595 chip integrates essential functions that currently require multiple chips into one single system-on-chip (SoC). The announcement follows a recent press conference where the MediaTek subsidiary confirmed its intention to lead the market as a Bluetooth audio supplier and to outgrow the industry with AI-powered solutions in 2025.

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Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of Mediatek and one of the world's top designers of Bluetooth audio ICs, announced a collaboration with Intel and Engineered for Intel Evo laptop accessory program, which is the first of its kind to fully embrace Bluetooth LE Audio support. Airoha will supply its SoCs and Software Development Kit (SDK) to support development of new Bluetooth LE Audio devices.