All items tagged with SPARK Microsystems (8)

AES New York 2023 Convention Promotes UWB Workshop, Friday, October 27

October 18, 2023 by Joao Martins

AES New York 2023 Convention Promotes UWB Workshop, Friday, October 27

The Audio Engineering Society created a new Task Group to develop a new standard for Ultra Wideband (UWB) high resolution, low latency audio. During the 155th AES New York 2023 Convention (October 25-27), a dedicated workshop will detail the potential of UWB for audio, and this new AES effort. Titled "UWB – A New Wireless Tech in the Future of Pro Audio" the panel will include Jackie Green (UWB Alliance), Jonny McClintock (AntennaWare/Audio Codecs), Gary Spittle (Sonical), Torbev Sonderskov (Lenbrook), and Alexis Bizalion (Qorvo).

Sonus Faber Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology

October 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonus Faber Chooses SPARK Microsystems' UWB Wireless Technology

SPARK Microsystems, the Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, announced that Sonus faber has chosen SPARK's Ultra-Wideband technology for its Duetto wireless speaker system. The choice of UWB technology enables Sonus Faber to get low latency data transmission wirelessly interconnected speakers, and deliver a high-quality, uncompressed audio performance that can’t be achieved with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Sonus Faber Launches Cutting-Edge Duetto Stereo Wireless Loudspeakers

October 5, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sonus Faber Launches Cutting-Edge Duetto Stereo Wireless Loudspeakers

Sonus faber announced the launch of Duetto, a wireless stereo hifi speaker system with very distinct characteristics across design, sound quality, connectivity, and ease of use. An exquisite two-way stereo speaker system, the Duetto features Sonus faber’s signature marriage of natural materials and classical design cues with the latest in digital audio technology. The two speakers connect using UWB technology to enable the lowest latency, uncompressed audio performance - a first in the audio industry.

SPARK Microsystems Receives CDN $48 Million Investment To Drive UWB Wireless Development

March 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Receives CDN $48 Million Investment To Drive UWB Wireless Development

SPARK Microsystems announced the closing of CDN $34 million Series B financing, with an additional CDN $14 million available subject to meeting operational milestones. Led by Idealist Capital, a prominent investment firm focused on the energy transition and decarbonization, the round includes existing investors Cycle Capital, Economic Development Canada (EDC), Real Ventures, and ND Capital. The new funding will drive mass market commercialization for ultra-energy efficient, UWB-based wireless electronic devices and sensors.

R&D Stories: Using Ultra-Wideband Technology for Wireless Delivery of Audio and Multimedia

February 9, 2023 by Frederic Nabki, Nicolas Paillusseau, and Ronald Rinkenbach

R&D Stories: Using Ultra-Wideband Technology for Wireless Delivery of Audio and Multimedia

In this exclusive article for audioXpress, Frederic Nabki, Chief Technology Officer, Nicolas Paillusseau, Applications Manager, and Ronald Rinkenbach, Applications Engineer, all from SPARK Microsystems, address the advantages of using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology to achieve high-quality wireless audio streaming and how UWB radios can be deployed effectively as a high speed and low latency data communication method demonstrating compelling advantages.

Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022

November 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Audio, Installation Audio, and Multiroom Improvements in audioXpress December 2022

Get the full update on audio technologies for Installation, Distributed Audio, and Multiroom, learn how the Klippel NFS was used for measuring Holoplot's X1 Matrix Array compensation algorithm capabilities, and read about the multiple technologies Improving Wireless Audio, including using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for high-quality wireless audio streaming. Learn how to calculate RIAA parts values for phono amps, discover lesser-known tubes used for audio applications, and much more.

SPARK Microsystems Shows Way-Forward for Wireless Audio Over UWB

July 28, 2022 by Joao Martins

SPARK Microsystems Shows Way-Forward for Wireless Audio Over UWB

SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB), has recently teamed up with the UWB Alliance, the international non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of UWB, in a joint effort to test the coexistence and aggregation capabilities of the technology in environments where other UWB or other wireless protocols and radio devices are in use. And wireless audio is among the most promising applications that SPARK Microsystems is testing over UWB.

SPARK Microsystems Advances UWB Adoption with Industry Standards Organizations

September 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

SPARK Microsystems Advances UWB Adoption with Industry Standards Organizations

SPARK Microsystems, a leading company in UWB technology for consumer and connected devices, joined the UWB Alliance and the FiRa Consortium to help accelerate adoption of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. SPARK's low power, low latency UWB technology enables real-time wireless sensor data and faster wireless peripherals. SPARK is also the company that believes in UWB for high-quality audio applications, since the technology enables 10X more data throughput than Bluetooth.