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Diodes Announces New USB Type-C Ultra-Low THD Analog Audio Port Switch
June 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Diodes Announces New USB Type-C Ultra-Low THD Analog Audio Port Switch

Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3A6386 USB Type-C multimedia port switch, designed to enable manufacturers to continue supporting legacy data and analog peripherals through USB Type-C ports. As a result of the adoption of USB Type-C ports in mobile phones and tablets, manufacturers are removing other ports such as USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio sockets. The PI3A6386 port switch enables legacy data and audio signals to be passed through the USB Type-C port, allowing consumers to continue using existing peripherals.
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Maxim Integrated Introduces MAX98390 Smart Amplifier with Dynamic Speaker Management
June 14, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Maxim Integrated Introduces MAX98390 Smart Amplifier with Dynamic Speaker Management

Maxim Integrated Products introduced the MAX98390 smart amplifier with integrated Dynamic Speaker Management (DSM) algorithm to efficiently deliver louder, clearer, richer sound at the lowest quiescent power in the market. The boosted, digital Class D DSM smart amplifier unleashes a system's full audio potential by safely driving higher power levels (up to 5.1W) into tiny speakers typically rated for much lower power between 1 to 3W.
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New Knowles AISonic Audio Edge Processor Optimized for High-Performance Mobile, Ear and Connected Devices
June 6, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Knowles AISonic Audio Edge Processor Optimized for High-Performance Mobile, Ear and Connected Devices

Knowles Corporation announced the IA8201, the latest product in its Knowles AISonic family of audio edge processors. The IA8201 offers robust voice activation and multi-microphone audio processing optimized for power-sensitive applications, and is the first processor specifically designed for advanced audio and machine learning applications, enhancing power-efficient intelligence and privacy at the network’s edge. This processor has the compute power to perform advanced audio output, context awareness and gesture control for today’s most advanced consumer electronics.
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Audinate Unveils New Dante-As-Software Products for Manufacturers and Developers
June 6, 2019 by Joao Martins

Audinate Unveils New Dante-As-Software Products for Manufacturers and Developers

Supporting the AV industry’s shift from purpose-built hardware to software-based solutions running on standardized hardware, Audinate announced two new software-based Dante networking products. Dante Embedded Platform enables manufacturers to add full Dante functionality in software running on Linux for x86 and ARM processors. The Dante Application Library allows software developers to seamlessly integrate Dante functionality directly into their PC & Mac applications. Early confirmed adopters include QSC, Zoom, and Analog Devices.
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Dialog Semiconductor Launches Family of Audio Codecs Delivering Superior Active Noise Cancellation
May 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dialog Semiconductor Launches Family of Audio Codecs Delivering Superior Active Noise Cancellation

Dialog Semiconductor announced the DA740x, a family of highly-integrated audio codec chips that deliver best-in-class active noise cancellation (ANC), providing optimal audio performance in any environment to the rapidly-growing wireless headphones market. According to the British semiconductor company, the DA740x chips are able to deliver superior active noise cancellation – no matter how noisy the environment – with twice the audio quality and half the power consumption as competitive solutions.
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USound Piezoelectric MEMS Will Boost Battery Life of Wireless Earbuds up to 12 Hours
May 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

USound Piezoelectric MEMS Will Boost Battery Life of Wireless Earbuds up to 12 Hours

Austrian microspeaker company USound has just received an additional equity tranche increasing the last financing round to $30 million. According to the company, these added funds will accelerate the evolution of the next MEMS microspeaker generation, with the potential to boost the battery life of wireless earbuds and other wearable devices up to 12 hours. USound hopes to enable a market transition from electrodynamic drivers to solid-state technology with the next-generation of its Ganymede piezoelectric MEMS.
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Cypress Introduces Fully Integrated USB-C Charger Solution for Power Adapter OEMs
May 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Cypress Introduces Fully Integrated USB-C Charger Solution for Power Adapter OEMs

Cypress Semiconductor announced the newest member of its USB-C Power Delivery family, the EZ-PD Power Adapter Generation 1 (PAG1) solution. The PAG1 is a complete AC-DC power solution with an integrated USB Power Delivery (PD) controller that enables OEMs to build reliable, efficient, and cost-effective power adapters for the growing USB-C charger market. The programmable EZ-PD PAG1 family delivers increased efficiency and reliability for USB-C charging applications.
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Voice Algorithm Software Ecosystem Expected to Increase Significantly
May 14, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Algorithm Software Ecosystem Expected to Increase Significantly

The massive growth in the voice assistant market has created a vibrant ecosystem and significant opportunities for hardware and software developers. Total voice software unit shipments are expected to increase significantly to 2024, according to SAR Insight & Consulting. The firm latest report forecasts a larger increase in voice software, especially within home devices such as smart speakers, soundbars, smart TVs and smart appliances.
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Zumi Systems Introduces Advanced Headphone Measurement Tools
April 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Zumi Systems Introduces Advanced Headphone Measurement Tools

Zumi Systems, a company dedicated to the development and manufacturing of audio measurement tools, announced a new range of headphone measurement solutions which the company believes can be a dream tool for development and production operations. All ZUMI products are case specific, highly integrated instruments. The range includes the self-contained HP70 headphone measurement instrument, the EP8 earphone tester, the ZUMI DT70 portable tester for headphone drivers, and a core system board for integration in custom built test fixtures.
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StreamUnlimited Announces StreamSDK availability on MediaTek MT8516 SOC
April 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

StreamUnlimited Announces StreamSDK availability on MediaTek MT8516 SOC

StreamSDK, acknowledged in the audio industry for its feature-rich wireless audio streaming software stack, is now available on the MT8516 chipset from MediaTek. StreamUnlimited developed StreamSDK to be flexible enough to run on multiple hardware configurations, allowing manufacturers to remain with their chosen SoC supplier or to select the best hardware module for the product feature set, price point and target market. StreamUnlimited also confirmed AirPlay 2 is now available in StreamSDK, and hardware platforms across major SOC suppliers.
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