All items tagged with microspeakers (89)

CEVA Expands TeakLite Family Audio Applications with Maxim's Dynamic Speaker Management and Nuance Voice Activation Technologies

March 7, 2018 by Joao Martins

CEVA Expands TeakLite Family Audio Applications with Maxim's Dynamic Speaker Management and Nuance Voice Activation Technologies

During Mobile World Congress 2018, CEVA announced the availability of Dynamic Speaker Management (DSM) software from Maxim Integrated Products for its CEVA-TeakLite-4 family of ultra-low power audio/voice DSPs, allowing for much louder and richer sound on smartphones, wearables and headsets. CEVA also confirmed that Nuance Voice Activation technology is now available for the CEVA-TeakLite family of DSPs, offering improved performance and power efficiency for mobile devices and smart home applications.

STMicroelectronics and USound Confirm First Piezo-Actuated MEMS Microspeakers Are Now Ready for Production

January 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics and USound Confirm First Piezo-Actuated MEMS Microspeakers Are Now Ready for Production

STMicroelectronics and USound, an innovative and fast-growing audio company from Austria, have delivered the first silicon micro-speakers resulting from their technology collaboration, announced early 2017. The two companies confirmed that they are ready to enter volume production, engineering samples are now with lead customers, and trade demonstrations will take place during CES 2018, in Las Vegas.

AAC Technologies and Dirac Research to Explore the ‘Future of Sound’ Across All Consumer Technology Categories at CES 2018

January 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

AAC Technologies and Dirac Research to Explore the ‘Future of Sound’ Across All Consumer Technology Categories at CES 2018

After two years of collaboration, the two companies are set to unveil a series of breakthrough product prototypes that demonstrate the now-possible audio experience available across all consumer technology product categories. The AAC-Dirac product prototypes available for demo at CES 2018 include a smart speaker, smartphones, an augmented reality headset, and an ultra-thin automotive speaker – all of which are custom-configured with sophisticated AAC-Dirac audio subsystems.

Learn More about Loudspeaker Innovation in Voice Coil April 2017

March 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Learn More about Loudspeaker Innovation in Voice Coil April 2017

Who says nothing exciting is happening in the loudspeaker industry? As the April 2017 edition of Voice Coil demonstrates, evolution is making headway in our industry. Read about the new GrapheneQ material from ORA Sound, how things are evolving in Microspeaker Design, and discover the major players in this exciting market. Also, learn what you need to generate Measurements for Loudspeaker Modeling Files and on drivers from two high-end manufacturers, Accuton and ETON, in Test Bench.

STMicroelectronics To Manufacture USound's Patented Thin-Film Piezo-Electric MEMS Micro-Speaker Technology

February 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics To Manufacture USound's Patented Thin-Film Piezo-Electric MEMS Micro-Speaker Technology

STMicroelectronics and Austrian company USound GmbH announced their collaboration on the industrialization and production of the world's first miniature piezoelectric MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) actuators for smart audio systems in portable devices. The patented micro-speaker technology from USound aims to replace commonly used balanced-armature and electrodynamic receivers for handsets with a small piezo-MEMS actuator.

Evolutionary Obsolescence: MWC 2017 Report

February 9, 2017 by Joao Martins

Evolutionary Obsolescence: MWC 2017 Report

Like every year at this time, the world of telecom and mobile descends upon cosmopolitan Barcelona for another edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) promoted by the GSM Association (GSMA). As we have noted before, MWC is becoming a larger forum for cutting-edge audio technologies than other industry events: anything that's wireless audio, wearables, and IoT, and even small dedicated audio technology providers have taken notice and are attending in full force.

Micro Suspension Part Measurements

October 19, 2016 by Daniel Knobloch and Wolfgang Klippel

Micro Suspension Part Measurements

This Spotlight reference article details a simple and fast procedure for testing the diaphragm used in microspeakers, headphones, tweeters, and microphones. Meaningful information comparable to Stiffness KMS and Mechanical Resistance RMS of the Thiele-Small (T-S) parameters is the basis for tuning the production process and for communication between transducer manufacturers and soft parts suppliers. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, January 2016.

Microspeakers, New Patents, and Much More in Voice Coil April 2016

March 24, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Microspeakers, New Patents, and Much More in Voice Coil April 2016

The April 2016 issue of Voice Coil is now ready for download. This issue features an article on Microspeaker Trends and a complete microspeaker vendor directory. The issue also discusses two interesting new speaker patents and a Test Bench on a small ribbon driver by Tang Band and a 15”subwoofer from SB Acoustics.

Knowles to Focus on MEMS Microphones and Divert from Microspeaker Business - Updated

February 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Knowles to Focus on MEMS Microphones and Divert from Microspeaker Business - Updated

Knowles Corporation showcased new advanced audio systems for mobile, wearable, hearable, and Internet of Things devices (IoT) at the Mobile World Congress 2016, in Barcelona. The company confirmed that it has shipped more than 8 billion MEMS microphones globally and reaffirmed the decision to sell its speaker and receiver product line segment of the company.

Listen Celebrates 20 years of Innovation With Free Audio Test Software

December 31, 2015 by Special Content

Listen Celebrates 20 years of Innovation With Free Audio Test Software

Listen Inc announced its 20th year as a leading provider of audio test and measurement systems. Two decades of innovation and steady growth have made Listen’s flagship product, SoundCheck, an industry-standard audio test system in the consumer electronics industry. The company is commemorating the occasion with updated branding, a new website, and a free SoundCheck demo software offer!

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