All items tagged with Ultra-Wideband (39)

Audio Engineering Society Announces New Task Group for UWB Hi Res, Low Latency Audio Interface

October 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Audio Engineering Society Announces New Task Group for UWB Hi Res, Low Latency Audio Interface

In response to growing industry interest and activities around Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology for audio applications, the Audio Engineering Society announced the creation of a new Task Group to develop a new standard for UWB high resolution low latency audio interface. The new AES Standards group is called SC-02-02-B and is under the Working Group on Digital Audio Interfacing chaired by John Grant, and chaired by Jackie Green, Technical Advisor for the UWB Alliance.

Infineon Acquires Ultra-Wideband Startup with Plans to Strengthen its Streaming Connectivity Portfolio

October 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Infineon Acquires Ultra-Wideband Startup with Plans to Strengthen its Streaming Connectivity Portfolio

Infineon Technologies has acquired Zurich-based startup 3db Access AG (3db), a pioneer in secured low power Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology and already today a preferred IP provider for major automotive brands. The German semiconductor giant had experience working with 3db and decided to fully acquire the company to fully explore the possibilities of UWB technology, including low-power audio streaming applications.

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.

AntennaWare BodyWave UWB Antenna To Power First UWB Headset Commercially Available to OEMs

September 27, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

AntennaWare BodyWave UWB Antenna To Power First UWB Headset Commercially Available to OEMs

Specialist wireless audio ODM Shenzen Skylark Audio Industrial Co (Skylark) has signed a partnership agreement with antenna company AntennaWare to develop a next-generation UWB headset that promises to deliver significant improvements to the user experience. Incorporating AntennaWare’s new BodyWave UWB antenna, Skylark’s reference design was showcased at the IBC 2023 tradeshow in Amsterdam.

The 2023 Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS) Edition is Now Available!

June 9, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

The 2023 Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS) Edition is Now Available!

We say that every year, but the 2023 edition of the Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook (LIS) is the best ever! In this issue, we included not only the latest updated listings of key audio industry suppliers, vendors and service providers, but we also offer an updated overview of the state of the loudspeaker industry. And that includes guest features covering WiSA wireless audio, A2B, AES70, and Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and much more vital topics.

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.

Wireless Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio - Assistance, Hearables, and Headphones 3.0

February 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

Wireless Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio - Assistance, Hearables, and Headphones 3.0

What happened at CES 2023 related to wireless audio and Bluetooth LE Audio. And what might happen at MWC 2023. And why there's lots more happening in assistance, hearables, and Headphones 3.0. This article discusses Bluetooth LE Audio and Android 13. Bluetooth 5.4 updates. Sennheiser's MobileConnect Assistive Listening app that actually works over Wi-Fi. Sonical, Antennaware, et all, Headphone 3.0. UWB, and high-quality wireless audio. Originally published in The Audio Voice 410, February 16 2023.

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.

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