All items tagged with product development (919)
Silicon Labs Enhances Popular Si479xx Automotive Tuner Family with Software-Defined Radio Technology
July 29, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Labs Enhances Popular Si479xx Automotive Tuner Family with Software-Defined Radio Technology

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.
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Microchip Introduces Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC for Compact True Wireless Earbud Designs
July 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Introduces Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC for Compact True Wireless Earbud Designs

To enable the development of more consumer-friendly earbuds, Microchip Technology announced a compact Bluetooth audio System-On-Chip (SoC) that features proprietary Wireless Stereo Technology (WST) for earbuds to improve RF stability and high-fidelity audio quality. The Bluetooth 5-compliant SoC allows compact designs and enables entirely wire-free earbuds with balanced battery life and high-quality sound.
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Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers
July 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Vesper Announces New VM3000 Digital Piezoelectric MEMS Microphone Optimized for Smart Speakers

Vesper launched its newest, high performance, low power digital piezoelectric MEMS microphone for smart speakers: the VM3000. According to the Boston-based company, this new MEMS microphone is also the most robust and reliable for consumer products. Enabling widespread use of piezo microphones in applications such as smart speakers, headsets, hearables, TV remote controls, smart home appliances and smartphones (just to name a few), the VM3000 extends Vesper’s portfolio in consumer electronics.
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XMOS Introduces New Voice Processor and Far-Field Voice Development Kit for Amazon AVS
July 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

XMOS Introduces New Voice Processor and Far-Field Voice Development Kit for Amazon AVS

UK-based XMOS launched its next generation voice processor — the XVF3510. The 2-mic voice processor boasts all the performance of a 4-mic solution, and will be available at a market-leading cost of $0.99 per unit, paving the way for mass market implementation. The new processor is now available as part of a new development kit, optimized for far-field applications in TVs and set-top boxes, which allows manufacturers to embed Alexa or other voice engines into their products.
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Eleven Engineering Confirms Partnership with Infineon Technologies for MERUS Multilevel Amplifiers
July 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Eleven Engineering Confirms Partnership with Infineon Technologies for MERUS Multilevel Amplifiers

Canadian company Eleven Engineering, specializing in semiconductor products for wireless audio for home theater, multi-room, portable, professional, 12 Volt (car, truck, motorcycle, power sports, marine) and gaming applications, and the developer of the renowned SKAA wireless audio solutions, announced a partnership with Infineon Technologies to promote the company's MERUS multilevel amplifier range.
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DSP Concepts and CEVA Partner to Streamline Audio/Voice DSP Software Development for High-End Sound Applications
July 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DSP Concepts and CEVA Partner to Streamline Audio/Voice DSP Software Development for High-End Sound Applications

CEVA and DSP Concepts announced that DSP Concepts’ industry-leading Audio Weaver tools and TalkTo voice front-end now support the CEVA-X2 and CEVA-BX family of DSPs. Audio Weaver is already being used by a number of companies who are leveraging the design tool to develop advanced audio and voice applications for their CEVA DSP based designs.
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Silicon Mitus Single-Chip Buck-Boost USB Type-C Charger Adds Power Efficiency and Saves PCB Space
July 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Silicon Mitus Single-Chip Buck-Boost USB Type-C Charger Adds Power Efficiency and Saves PCB Space

Silicon Mitus, an advanced specialist in Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) and audio semiconductor solutions, announced the launch of its SM58IP04 device, a single-chip buck-boost USB Type-C Narrow VDC (NVDC) charger targeting 2S/3S and 4S battery applications that take full advantage of the new USB Type-C features embedded in the latest PD3.0 specifications such as PPS and Fast Role Swap.
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Audinate Announces Commercial Availability of Dante AV Module and Dante AV Product Design Suite
July 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audinate Announces Commercial Availability of Dante AV Module and Dante AV Product Design Suite

Announced early in 2019, and already receiving extensive industry support, the all-new Dante AV module adds video capabilities to any Dante network, allowing unified control and tight synchronization of AV signals over standard IP networks. Now, Audinate announced that the new Dante AV Module and the Dante AV Product Design Suite are commercially available for order by manufacturers.
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Why Smart Power Audio Amplifiers Are Becoming Important to Smartphones
July 16, 2019 by Eric Eklund

Why Smart Power Audio Amplifiers Are Becoming Important to Smartphones

It’s not unusual to see friends gathered around a sideways-turned phone to share the viewing and listening experience while watching videos on the phone’s external speakers. This trend toward stereo audio in smartphones, and other audio-playing devices, shows that audio amplifiers are playing a more important role in smartphone design. As a result, audio amplifiers are seeing a big jump in both unit volume and technology. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2019.
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AKM Launches New 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter and Two New Multicore DSP Audio Processors
July 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

AKM Launches New 4-Channel 32-bit A/D Converter and Two New Multicore DSP Audio Processors

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) made two new product announcements focusing on 4-channel applications. The AK5704EN 4-channel 32-bit A/D audio converter was developed for high-quality low-power multi-microphone recording applications. Its built-in microphone amplifier and power supply make it an ideal solution for conference systems, microphone array systems or smart speakers. The also new AK7739VQ/AK7737VQ audio and voice processors are multicore units, designed for car audio, car navigation systems, and wireless speakers applications.
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