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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.
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AKM Resumes Sample Shipments of 13 Velvet Sound DAC/ADC Products
January 31, 2022 by Joao Martins

AKM Resumes Sample Shipments of 13 Velvet Sound DAC/ADC Products

Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has resumed sample shipments of 13 Velvet Sound D/A converters (DAC) and A/D converters (ADC) products - all part of a new generation of improved devices. The samples start shipping in January 2022. Mass production is scheduled for the third quarter of 2022. The new range of devices include new 115dB and 768kHz 32-bit DACs in 2, 4, 6, and 8-channel models, plus nine new 32-bit ADCs in 2, 4, and 8 channel models including the AK5522 ADC, ideal for bus-powered USB audio interfaces.
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Telit Launches WE310G4 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Module with BLE 5.0
January 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Telit Launches WE310G4 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Module with BLE 5.0

Wireless connectivity specialists Telit announced the launch of their new WE310G4 module, which enables manufacturers to add dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 connectivity quickly and cost-effectively to their products. Based on Realtek's Ameba system on chip (SoC), the WE310G4 is ideal for a wide variety of embedded designs, including smart home devices and appliances, wearables, fitness trackers, smart city sensors, aftermarket telematics and industrial automation sensors.
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ArkX Labs Collaborates with Sensory for Enhanced Speech Recognition
January 26, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

ArkX Labs Collaborates with Sensory for Enhanced Speech Recognition

ArkX Laboratories, a leading provider of advanced far-field voice capture and speech recognition technology, announced an expanded collaboration with Sensory, to incorporate its advanced speech recognition, natural language understanding, voice biometrics, wake words, facial recognition, and sound identification technologies with ArkX's production-ready EveryWord touchless voice solutions.
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SoundHound and Qualcomm Announce Strategic Agreement to Bring Voice AI Technology to Snapdragon Platforms
January 25, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

SoundHound and Qualcomm Announce Strategic Agreement to Bring Voice AI Technology to Snapdragon Platforms

SoundHound and Qualcomm announced a multi-year, joint agreement that will give app developers and device manufacturers access to an easy-to-deploy voice artificial intelligence (AI) solution running on Snapdragon platforms. The integration consists of SoundHound's automatic speech recognition, natural language understanding, and text-to-speech conversion software with select Snapdragon platforms from Qualcomm.
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COMSOL Announces Event Series Introducing Version 6.0 of COMSOL Multiphysics Software
January 21, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

COMSOL Announces Event Series Introducing Version 6.0 of COMSOL Multiphysics Software

COMSOL has opened registration for COMSOL Day: Version 6.0, a series of online events held around the world to better explain all the new exciting possibilities introduced with the latest COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software update. Starting January 27, there will be four events to introduce COMSOL Multiphysics version 6.0 to the global community involved in research and product development. A unique opportunity to lear more about simulation-driven design, collaborative simulation, and reliable designs.
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CES 2022 Audio Highlights. 10 Companies We Want to See and Hear Again!
January 13, 2022 by Joao Martins

CES 2022 Audio Highlights. 10 Companies We Want to See and Hear Again!

It was just like CES 2022 was a blink. We walked all over CES 2022, from hotel suites and halls - literally and virtually - to report on these great audio companies and technologies! Among our #CES2022 audio highlights we discuss presentations and demos from xMEMS Labs, Noveto, Exeger, Mayht, Tectonic, Resonado, Fraunhofer IIS, Silentium, GaN Systems, and Axign. Text and CES report originally published in The Audio Voice weekly newsletter.
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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.
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CEVA Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.3 Platform Now SIG Qualified for Wireless Audio
January 13, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.3 Platform Now SIG Qualified for Wireless Audio

CEVA announced that its RivieraWaves Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.3 Platform has achieved Bluetooth SIG Qualification, along with its GAF (Generic Audio Framework) and LC3 codec. As the first IP company to receive Bluetooth Dual Mode 5.3 qualification, CEVA brings the latest improvements in Bluetooth connectivity and LE Audio to the market, lowering the entry barriers for semiconductors and OEMs targeting LE Audio applications. 1 billion CEVA-powered Bluetooth devices are estimated to have shipped in 2021.
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Tektronix Enhances 5 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
January 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Enhances 5 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Tektronix announced the launch of its newest version of the acclaimed 5 Series mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO). With numerous enhancements, including added support for power integrity testing and for debug and validation, the 5 Series MSO delivers even more versatility while continuing to provide high-fidelity waveforms, unique spectrum analysis capabilities and flexible signal access appreciated by engineers around the world.
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