All items tagged with specifications (35)

LC3plus Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless by Japan Audio Society

November 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

LC3plus Certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless by Japan Audio Society

The LC3plus codec, co-invented and licensed by Fraunhofer IIS, has received the Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification logo issued by the Japan Audio Society, following an extensive objective and subjective testing process. This shows that LC3plus High-Resolution meets the criteria set by the Japan Audio Society, in particular the support of a 96kHz sampling rate, at least 24 bits per audio sample, and the ability to reproduce frequencies of 40kHz and above.

Intel Demonstrates Next-Generation Thunderbolt Technology Based on the Newly Released USB4 v2 and DisplayPort 2.1 Specifications

October 20, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Demonstrates Next-Generation Thunderbolt Technology Based on the Newly Released USB4 v2 and DisplayPort 2.1 Specifications

Intel has demonstrated an early prototype of next-generation Thunderbolt in action, aligned to the just announced USB Implementers Forum’s (USB-IF) release of the USB4 v2 specification. Next-generation Thunderbolt will deliver 80 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bi-directional bandwidth and enable up to 120Gbps, providing up to three times the capability of today’s technologies, all while maintaining compatibility with previous versions of Thunderbolt and USB.

USB-IF Announces New USB4 Specification Supporting 80Gbps Performance

October 19, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

USB-IF Announces New USB4 Specification Supporting 80Gbps Performance

The USB Implementers Forum announced the publication of the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, a major update to enable USB 80Gbps performance over the USB Type-C cable and connector. The updated USB4 specification doubles the maximum aggregate bandwidth of USB to the benefit of higher-performance displays, storage, and USB-based hubs and docks. The USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications have also been updated to support this higher level of data performance.

Bluetooth SIG Announces Completion of LE Audio Specifications

July 12, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bluetooth SIG Announces Completion of LE Audio Specifications

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, announced the completion of the full set of specifications that define LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth audio - originally announced in January 2020. The release of this set of specifications will finally enable manufacturers to design and release products supporting the full scope of improvements promised for the next-generation Bluetooth audio, including Auracast broadcast audio.

Packetcraft Announces Auracast Broadcast Audio Bluetooth Software Availability

June 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Packetcraft Announces Auracast Broadcast Audio Bluetooth Software Availability

Packetcraft, the wireless software licensor, announced that its Bluetooth LE Audio software achieved qualification from the Bluetooth SIG enabling developers to quickly refresh products with support for audio sharing, including the recently announced Auracast broadcast audio. The company is already providing commercial licensees with Bluetooth SIG qualified LE Audio software supporting the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Generic Audio Framework specifications.

Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication

March 30, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Enables Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging with Authentication

In order to ensure high quality wireless charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created demand for high security silicon authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology announced the new industrial grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive grade Trust Anchor TA100 combined with Microchip secure key provisioning services for Qi 1.3 power transmitters.

The Standards We Need. A Review of the Book "Introducing Bluetooth LE Audio" by Nick Hunn

January 20, 2022 by Joao Martins

The Standards We Need. A Review of the Book "Introducing Bluetooth LE Audio" by Nick Hunn

This article is a review of the recently distributed book, Introducing Bluetooth LE Audio, by Nick Hunn, Chair of the Bluetooth SIG Hearing Aid Working Group, Vice Chair of the Generic Audio Working Group and a key contributor to the Bluetooth LE Audio specifications. This is an important book for everyone who wants to understand Bluetooth LE Audio. But has the industry momentum for Bluetooth LE Audio been lost? Two years after the original Bluetooth LE Audio announcement in 2020, all we have is a Book.

NFC Forum Wireless Charging Specification 2.0 Allows Charging TWS Earbuds From Smartphones

October 20, 2021 by Joao Martins

NFC Forum Wireless Charging Specification 2.0 Allows Charging TWS Earbuds From Smartphones

The NFC Forum latest Wireless Charging Technical Specification 2.0 allows for wireless charging by enabling a single antenna in an NFC-enabled device to manage both communications between the devices and charging. Users who need to charge low-power devices such as wireless earbuds, digital stylus pens, fitness trackers, and other small consumer products can now do so from NFC-enabled smartphones and other devices, just by placing both devices directly in contact.

CEVA Announces RivieraWaves with Bluetooth 5.3 IP for Wireless Audio Streaming and Low Power IoT

July 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Announces RivieraWaves with Bluetooth 5.3 IP for Wireless Audio Streaming and Low Power IoT

CEVA announced the general release of its RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP. Supporting a multitude of features to further enhance security, robustness and low power operation, the RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP is now available as a complete hardware and software solution for new designs, and as a software-only upgrade for compatible existing designs. All the latest features of Bluetooth are supported, including Isochronous Channels for LE Audio.

Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design

July 14, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Announces Qi 1.3 Wireless Charging Reference Design

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has recently released the Qi 1.3 specification that requires authentication for improved safety when transmitting up to 15W of power between a transmitter and a receiver. To meet the specification, Microchip Technology announced a new Qi 1.3 wireless charging reference design providing developers of wireless charging systems for automotive and consumer applications with the necessary tools and support for the seamless integration and certification of new-generation product designs.

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