All items tagged with Bluetooth 5.2 (83)

Synaptics Launches Matter-Compliant Triple Combo SoC for Seamless Connectivity

February 3, 2022 by Joao Martins

Synaptics Launches Matter-Compliant Triple Combo SoC for Seamless Connectivity

Synaptics announced the SYN4381 Triple Combo system-on-chip (SoC), the first to combine Wi-Fi 6/6E (802.11ax with extended 6 GHz operation), Bluetooth 5.2 (BT 5.2) with BLE Audio and High Accuracy Distance Measurement (HADM), and IEEE 802.15.4 with built-in support for the Thread protocol and Matter application layer. The solution simplifies product development while supporting 600 Mbps video and data, low-power Thread communication, and platform-agnostic device setup and interoperability.

The Standards We Need. A Review of the Book "Introducing Bluetooth LE Audio" by Nick Hunn

January 20, 2022 by Joao Martins

The Standards We Need. A Review of the Book "Introducing Bluetooth LE Audio" by Nick Hunn

This article is a review of the recently distributed book, Introducing Bluetooth LE Audio, by Nick Hunn, Chair of the Bluetooth SIG Hearing Aid Working Group, Vice Chair of the Generic Audio Working Group and a key contributor to the Bluetooth LE Audio specifications. This is an important book for everyone who wants to understand Bluetooth LE Audio. But has the industry momentum for Bluetooth LE Audio been lost? Two years after the original Bluetooth LE Audio announcement in 2020, all we have is a Book.

NXP Advances Matter Smart Home Connectivity with Industry’s First Secure Tri-Radio Device

January 13, 2022 by Joao Martins

NXP Advances Matter Smart Home Connectivity with Industry’s First Secure Tri-Radio Device

NXP Semiconductors announced the IW612, the industry’s first secure tri-radio device to support the Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4 (Zigbee, Thread, Z-Wave, Matter) protocols. Part of NXP’s new family of tri-radio products, the new device enables seamless, secure connectivity for smart home, automotive and industrial use cases. The single SoC enables simultaneous transmit and receive for higher performance in smart solutions, and supports Matter, the new interoperable, secure connectivity standard for the smart home.

Zorloo Unveils Dual-Mode Zophia Wire.less Earphones and Earbuds

January 11, 2022 by Joao Martins

Zorloo Unveils Dual-Mode Zophia Wire.less Earphones and Earbuds

To Wire or Not To Wire? Why not have both? Zorloo, a consumer electronics brand from Hong Kong introduced a product design that does both and manages to explore the best of wired or wireless audio. The Zophia Wire.less earphones support both modes by combining Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX support, with a built-in USB-DAC on the pluggable cable that allows listening to Hi-Res Audio and MQA files at their best.

JBL Introduces First Microphone and True Wireless Earbuds to JBL Quantum Gaming Range

January 6, 2022 by Joao Martins

JBL Introduces First Microphone and True Wireless Earbuds to JBL Quantum Gaming Range

Confirming the strong market momentum in audio gaming accessories, Harman introduced new products into its Quantum range of products, including its first USB microphone, the JBL Quantum Stream. And leveraging the company's vast experience in the personal audio space, JBL also added new Quantum true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds and unveiled the JBL Quantum 910, JBL Quantum 810 and JBL Quantum 610 - three new additions to its over-ear gaming headset lineup.

ONsemi Expands Portfolio of Bluetooth LE Solutions With Innovative Smart Sensing Features

November 29, 2021 by Cristina Costa

ONsemi Expands Portfolio of Bluetooth LE Solutions With Innovative Smart Sensing Features

ONsemi (previously known as ON Semiconductor), a semiconductor manufacturer with a vast product portfolio of power, signal conditioning, interfaces, and sensing technologies, announced its new, secure RSL15 wireless microcontroller (MCU) that provides the industry’s lowest power consumption. Enabled with Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2 wireless connectivity, the RSL15 addresses the growing demand of connected applications requiring security without sacrificing power consumption.

Renesas Announces Development of Next-Generation Wireless MCUs Supporting New Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy Specification

October 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Renesas Announces Development of Next-Generation Wireless MCUs Supporting New Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy Specification

Renesas Electronics announced that it is developing new microcontrollers (MCUs) that will support the recently released Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) Specification. The new devices will be part of the Renesas Advanced (RA) Family of 32-bit Arm Cortex-M microcontrollers, joining the RA4W1 Bluetooth 5.0 LE device introduced in 2020. Renesas expects to have first samples of the new MCUs in the first quarter of 2022.

Soundcore Launches Liberty 3 Pro True Wireless Earbuds Featuring Coaxial Drivers and Auto-Adapting ANC

October 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Soundcore Launches Liberty 3 Pro True Wireless Earbuds Featuring Coaxial Drivers and Auto-Adapting ANC

Soundcore, Anker Innovations' premium audio brand, announced the Liberty 3 Pro, the latest true wireless model in its flagship Liberty lineup. The Liberty 3 Pro features HearID ANC that automatically monitors outside ambient noise levels in real time as well as in-ear pressure to tailor noise cancellation to match the situation. The earbuds also combine improved coaxial drivers with personalized sound profiles.

Grell Audio Releases Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds with SoundID

October 7, 2021 by Joao Martins

Grell Audio Releases Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds with SoundID

Grell Audio, the company founded by German headphone engineer Axel Grell, announced its first product. The Grell TWS/1 (199.99 USD/EUR) is an understated design using dynamic drivers, implemented over a Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.2 platform. In terms of unique features, the TWS/1 offers a frequency-selective ANC function, filtered by a patent-pending Noise Annoyance Reduction (NAR) psycho-acoustic model, bundled with Sonarworks' SoundID for calibration and personalization.

Skullcandy's New Under $100 True Wireless Earbuds Offer Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology

September 29, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Skullcandy's New Under $100 True Wireless Earbuds Offer Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology

True wireless earbuds that offer truly differentiated features, such as hands-free control via simple voice commands, personal audio profiles, and software updates, are now a reality under $100. Coming from Skullcandy, the popular headphone brand leading that price category, the new Grind Fuel and Push Active TWS designs offer those features thanks to Bragi OS, and over 18 months of development effort by the Skullcandy and Bragi teams.

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