All items tagged with product development (903)
Sonical and XMOS Develop New UWB/Bluetooth Wireless Audio USB Dongle
December 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonical and XMOS Develop New UWB/Bluetooth Wireless Audio USB Dongle

Sonical, the company pioneering a fully integrated approach for the product development of headphones and hearables, with a real-time operating system that allows consumers to load their own apps, will partner with XMOS for its Headphone 3.0 demonstrations at CES 2024. The two companies will showcase a first joint development that will greatly enhance wireless audio quality with huge benefits to the feature set in Sonical's roadmap.
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Ora Graphene Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Develop the First Off-the-Shelf GrapheneQ Headphone Drivers
December 7, 2023 by Joao Martins

Ora Graphene Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Develop the First Off-the-Shelf GrapheneQ Headphone Drivers

Ora Graphene Audio, the Montreal-based graphene technology pioneer announced a strategic partnership with Merry Electronics, the renowned Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer, to develop the world's first commercially available GrapheneQ headphone drivers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of graphene technologies. Both 40mm and 50mm headphone drivers powered by Ora's groundbreaking graphene audio technology will be available for pre-orders Q1 2024.
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Airoha Works with Intel to Facilitate the Development of New Bluetooth LE Audio Devices
December 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Airoha Works with Intel to Facilitate the Development of New Bluetooth LE Audio Devices

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.
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Schurter Extends FMAB NEO Single-Phase Block AC Filter Series with New High-Performance Model
November 30, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Schurter Extends FMAB NEO Single-Phase Block AC Filter Series with New High-Performance Model

Schurter, a leading provider of EMC filters, introduced its new FMAB NEO High-Performance single-phase AC block filter, designed to meet the demands of increasing electromagnetic interference generated in modern-day electronic applications. The new 1-stage-line-filter with high attenuation is available with ground line choke and multiple case variants for class II protection with optimal symmetrical noise attenuation characteristics.
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No Zipper, No Pop! How ADC Hybrid Gain Control Can Enable Smooth, Pop-Free Microphone Preamp Gain Changes
November 29, 2023 by Michael Chandler-Page

No Zipper, No Pop! How ADC Hybrid Gain Control Can Enable Smooth, Pop-Free Microphone Preamp Gain Changes

This article explains the new hybrid gain control (HGC) feature of Cirrus Logic’s latest CS530xP family of Pro Audio ADCs and how these can eliminate noise problems when changing gain on digitally controlled mic preamps. This solution enables fine-resolution mic preamp gain control, with the feel of a traditional potentiometer but without audible pops or zipper noise by integrating control into the ADC, together with zero-cross detection and precisely synchronized digital gain control.
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ATC Launches C4 Sub MK 2 Active Subwoofer System
November 29, 2023 by Alfred Moody

ATC Launches C4 Sub MK 2 Active Subwoofer System

The Acoustic Transducer Company (ATC) announced the production of the C4 Sub Mk 2 active subwoofer system, expanding its hifi range of home audio products. Designed to unite the highest standards of driver and electronics in a single system, the C4 Sub Mk 2 deploys an all-new proprietary 12-inch SS75-314SC sub-bass driver, powered by a newly developed 300W class AB amplifier design, both elements hand-built and installed within a substantial cabinet at the company’s Stroud-based production HQ.
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STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Qi Wireless Chargers
November 24, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Accelerates Development of Qi Wireless Chargers

STMicroelectronics is simplifying development of Qi-compliant wireless chargers up to 15W by introducing transmitter and receiver evaluation boards based on the company’s STWLC38 and STWBC86 ICs. Responding to the fast growing demand for products supporting the Qi wireless standards, these new development solutions will allow developers to quickly build and test wireless-charger prototypes. Both are used with the STSW-WPSTUDIO graphical software environment to assist development.
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TDK Launches Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines of High Sound Quality Devices
November 24, 2023 by Cristina Costa

TDK Launches Noise Suppression Filters for Audio Lines of High Sound Quality Devices

TDK Corporation has announced its latest compact noise suppression filters MAF1005FR series, measuring 1mm (L) x 0.5mm (W) x 0.5mm (H). These multilayer chip components are designed to improve sound quality and reduce noise interference in the audio lines (sound lines) of smartphones, portable devices, and wearables. Mass production of the new EMC components series started in November 2023.
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Kinetic Technologies Supports the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems
November 24, 2023 by Cristina Costa

Kinetic Technologies Supports the Latest 28V Level of USB PD3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) Systems

Power management and video/audio interface components manufacturer Kinetic Technologies expanded its USB-C Overvoltage Protection IC portfolio with the introduction of its new KTS1890 device. Together with its KTS1898 6ARMS VBUS ISINK load switch and its KTU1128 USB Type-C data line (CC & SBU) protector, these three devices provide a robust and complete set of protection features for product designers. Key applications for the KTS1890 include any USB Type-C Dual Role Port design with PD 3.1 EPR 28V input.
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AKM Announces New Low-Power 32-Bit Stereo DAC with 32% Smaller Footprint
November 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

AKM Announces New Low-Power 32-Bit Stereo DAC with 32% Smaller Footprint

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has started mass production of the AK4333ECB, a 32-bit stereo audio D/A converter (DAC) with built-in headphone amplifier. While the mounting area has been significantly reduced by 32% compared to AKM's previous products, it features Velvet Sound technology for high sound quality. The new low power DAC was developed to enhance mobile and portable wireless designs, such as wireless headphones and VR/AR headsets.
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