Frontier Introduces AURIA Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and Wi-Fi Turnkey Platform

Following a presentation at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Frontier Smart Technologies is now launching its first Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio and Wi-Fi module, ready for use in consumer products. The new AURIA board also features Auracast support, allowing Bluetooth audio synchronization across multiple speakers. The module has been designed and engineered for simple and straightforward integration into various audio products, and comes with a customizable SDK, rich I/O, comprehensive documentation and technical support.

Frontier Smart Technologies, the leading platform provider in technologies for digital DAB/DAB+ radios and SmartRadio solutions, launched its latest FS2260 Magic X module. This next generation SmartRadio (sometimes called hybrid radio) module combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 connectivity, with Frontier's DAB/DAB+ technology offering a comprehensive platform for brands and manufacturers. Magic X also supports Internet radio, podcasts, and comes with an Android/iOS user-control app.

Expanding the range of audio products introduced by German brand Loewe in 2020 - a company perhaps better known for its high-end TVs - a new range of SmartRadios soon to be launched will benefit from the latest Venice X platform from Frontier Smart Technologies. The Venice X module delivers a high quality SmartRadio solution, including Bluetooth, FM, DAB+ and Internet connectivity via Wi-Fi, allowing Internet Radio, Podcasts and music streaming via Spotify, Amazon and newly released Deezer music services.

Silicon Labs has introduced new hybrid software-defined radio (SDR) tuners, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing need of automotive radio manufacturers to support all global digital radio standards with a common platform. In addition to introducing new DRM-capable tuners, Silicon Labs is enhancing its Si4790x/1x/5x/6x automotive tuners with unique “SDR-friendly” technology, effectively transforming these devices into hybrid SDR tuners.