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Qualcomm Introduces Mobile Wireless Connectivity Chips with 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2
May 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Introduces Mobile Wireless Connectivity Chips with 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

Qualcomm Technologies, launched a flagship portfolio of mobile connectivity systems that represent the most advanced Wi-Fi 6E offerings of their kind. Building upon the company's existing Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth audio solutions, the new Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 systems feature the fastest available Wi-Fi speeds in the industry (up to 3.6 Gbps) on a mobile Wi-Fi offering, low latency and the latest Bluetooth 5.2 advancements delivering improved audio experiences for classic and emerging LE Audio use cases.
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Cirrus Logic Launches Advanced Haptic and Sensing IC Solutions for Richer, Immersive User Experiences
May 28, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic Launches Advanced Haptic and Sensing IC Solutions for Richer, Immersive User Experiences

With the goal of elevating the user experience for a wide range of consumer devices, Cirrus Logic is leveraging its low-power, low-latency mixed-signal processing technology to develop an advanced product portfolio of haptic and sensing integrated circuits (ICs) that enable increased functionality and sleek buttonless designs for smartphones, PCs, wearables, gaming, virtual reality and automotive applications. Cirrus Logic’s haptic products and sophisticated haptic feedback technology enable sleeker, more robust end products with fewer mechanical controls for new responsive and immersive user experiences.
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Dennis Fink joins THAT Corporation’s Applications Group
May 28, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Dennis Fink joins THAT Corporation’s Applications Group

THAT Corporation announced that Dennis Fink has joined the company as Senior Applications Engineer. In this position, Dennis will focus his extensive audio design skills on support for new products currently in development as well as the company’s existing integrated circuit (IC) portfolio. An audio industry veteran with many years as principal engineer in respected audio manufacturers adds depth to THAT’s support team.
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DSP Concepts Launches AWE Core OS Audio-Processing Engine Optimized for Multi-Core Development
May 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

DSP Concepts Launches AWE Core OS Audio-Processing Engine Optimized for Multi-Core Development

DSP Concepts launched AWE Core OS, a new variant of the audio-processing engine powering its Audio Weaver platform, optimized for multi-core development. The Audio Weaver platform that already powers more than 40 million devices worldwide is now optimized to dramatically reduce the costs and components typically required to build new audio features. DSP Concepts built this solution specifically for automotive brands to address complexities and costs associated with creating new audio experiences.
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Microchip Reveals Software Development Kit and Neural Network IP for Easily Creating Low-Power FPGA Smart Embedded Solutions
May 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Reveals Software Development Kit and Neural Network IP for Easily Creating Low-Power FPGA Smart Embedded Solutions

Microchip Technology is determined to meet the growing need for power-efficient inferencing in edge applications by making it easier for software developers to implement their algorithms in PolarFire field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). As a significant addition to its solutions portfolio in this segment, Microchip’s VectorBlox Accelerator Software Development Kit (SDK) helps developers take advantage of Microchip’s PolarFire FPGAs for creating low-power, flexible overlay-based neural network applications without learning an FPGA tool flow.
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NXP Extends Wireless MCU Family with New Devices Featuring Enhanced Bluetooth 5 Capabilities
May 18, 2020 by Cristina Costa

NXP Extends Wireless MCU Family with New Devices Featuring Enhanced Bluetooth 5 Capabilities

NXP Semiconductors announced the availability of new devices within its KW3x family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The new KW39/38/37 MCUs add Bluetooth 5.0 long-range capabilities and expanded Bluetooth advertising channels. These enhancements are made while offering seamless migration with hardware, software and tools compatibility with the previous generation of devices, KW34/35/36. The new wireless MCU solutions allow developers to address emerging use cases within automotive applications.
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Next-Generation AVR DA Microcontroller Family From Microchip Enables Real-Time Control, Connectivity and HMI Applications
May 7, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Next-Generation AVR DA Microcontroller Family From Microchip Enables Real-Time Control, Connectivity and HMI Applications

As the Internet of Things (IoT) delivers greater connectivity for industrial and home applications and as connected vehicles enhance cabin and operational features, higher-performance microcontrollers are required for better real-time control as well as to enable enhanced human machine interface applications. Microchip Technology announced its next generation AVR DA family of microcontrollers (MCUs) – its first Functional Safety Ready AVR MCU family with Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC).
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Electrocomponents Introduces OKdo E1 Single Board Computer for Low-Cost Development of Connected Devices
May 5, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Electrocomponents Introduces OKdo E1 Single Board Computer for Low-Cost Development of Connected Devices

OKdo, the new brand that is now part of the Electrocomponents Group (RS, Allied, DesignSpark), introduced its first own-branded single board computer (SBC), the E1. The E1 board features an NXP LPC55S69 microcontroller, which offers a high-performance, secure low-cost entry to the development of connected devices, and represents the start of the next phase in the company's evolution towards providing an accessible range of software, hardware, services and solutions.
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Diodes Launches Active Switch with ReDriver to Support HDMI 2.1 Standard
April 30, 2020 by Cristina Costa

Diodes Launches Active Switch with ReDriver to Support HDMI 2.1 Standard

Diodes announced the PI3HDX12221, an HDMI 2.1 active switch with linear ReDriver that enables manufacturers of TVs, PCs, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes to adopt the latest 12Gbps HDMI standard. The device supports dual inputs with a signal cleaning function that enables extending channel lengths. Optimizing function integration into a single package reduces system BOM and power consumption, particularly when compared to an equivalent discrete solution.
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Waves Maxx Audio Sound Enhancement Technology Now Available On Knowles Advanced Audio Processors
April 28, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Maxx Audio Sound Enhancement Technology Now Available On Knowles Advanced Audio Processors

Waves confirmed that its MaxxAudio Sound enhancement technology is now available on the newest Knowles AISonic Audio Edge Processor, the IA8201. The joint solution makes it easy for design engineers to integrate studio-quality sound into consumer electronics products. Knowles joins an expanding list of chip partners for Waves, supporting developers working to enhance sound on mobile devices, premium smartphones and smart peripherals featuring augmented reality (AR) and gaming.
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