All items tagged with USB Type-C (50)

Microchip Simplifies Power Delivery (PD) in Growing USB Type-C Charging Market

September 2, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Microchip Simplifies Power Delivery (PD) in Growing USB Type-C Charging Market

USB Type-C has become increasingly popular, and with the introduction of Power Delivery (PD), it is now possible to charge more types of devices – and charge faster – than ever before. To remove the traditional complexity and high costs associated with implementing USB Type-C, Microchip Technology announced two new USB 3.1 solutions that simplify USB Type-C PD for a range of applications.

VESA Publishes Displayport 2.0 Video Standard Leveraging Thunderbolt 3 Physical Interface Layer

June 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

VESA Publishes Displayport 2.0 Video Standard Leveraging Thunderbolt 3 Physical Interface Layer

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced the DisplayPort 2.0 video standard, the first major update to the DisplayPort standard since March 2016, increasing data bandwidth performance up to three times more than the previous version of DisplayPort 1.4a. Utilizing the Thunderbolt 3 physical interface layer and USB Type-C connector, DisplayPort 2.0 boosts the data and video bandwidth to a maximum payload of 77.37 Gbps, while new built-in features enable improved user experience, provide greater flexibility and improve power efficiency.

Diodes Announces New USB Type-C Ultra-Low THD Analog Audio Port Switch

June 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Diodes Announces New USB Type-C Ultra-Low THD Analog Audio Port Switch

Diodes Incorporated announced the PI3A6386 USB Type-C multimedia port switch, designed to enable manufacturers to continue supporting legacy data and analog peripherals through USB Type-C ports. As a result of the adoption of USB Type-C ports in mobile phones and tablets, manufacturers are removing other ports such as USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio sockets. The PI3A6386 port switch enables legacy data and audio signals to be passed through the USB Type-C port, allowing consumers to continue using existing peripherals.

Strategy Analytics Forecasts Significant Growth of USB-C in Cars as Consumers Demand Faster Charging

May 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Strategy Analytics Forecasts Significant Growth of USB-C in Cars as Consumers Demand Faster Charging

The emerging USB Type-C connectivity standard, which has seen rapid adoption in the consumer electronics space, is poised to make major inroads in automotive connectivity, Strategy Analytics 2019 USB Type-C Forecast finds. Following rapid adoption in the consumer electronic space, the USB Type-C connectivity standard is seeing rapid adoption in the automotive space, as consumers demand faster charging and more versatility in connectivity options.

The Latest Technology Updates and Smart Designs in audioXpress June 2019

May 9, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

The Latest Technology Updates and Smart Designs in audioXpress June 2019

audioXpress June 2019 includes a comprehensive market update on Working with USB-C, What Audio Developers Need to Know. Ethan Winer explains how he designed and built a Null Tester, and George Ntanavaras shares his Sigma 100 Satellite/Subwoofer loudspeaker project. Richard Honeycutt explains “How to Work With an Acoustical Consultant,” and Shannon Becker talks to Bradley Pfeifer about how “Made in USA” audio product manufacturing is making a comeback.

Creative Technology Establishes New Benchmarks in True Wireless In-Ears with New Creative Outlier Air

April 26, 2019 by Joao Martins

Creative Technology Establishes New Benchmarks in True Wireless In-Ears with New Creative Outlier Air

Creative Technology has been investing considerably in new classes of personal audio products and now they announced the launch of its first true wireless in-ear headphones, the Creative Outlier Air. These combine long-lasting battery life, boasting a playtime of up to 30 hours with the charging case, a 5.6 mm graphene driver diaphragm and a Bluetooth 5.0 implementation with aptX and AAC audio support. The Outlier Air is also certified IPX5 water-resistant with a comfortable fit for all-day wear. All at an irresistible price of $119.

Arturia Introduces Two New AudioFuse Audio Interfaces with USB-C

March 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Arturia Introduces Two New AudioFuse Audio Interfaces with USB-C

French software synthesizer and emulation experts Arturia have successfully transitioned to manufacturing hardware products, with a range of keyboard, controllers and even hardware synths that are unique in the industry and deserve high praise. In 2014, Arturia announced the company would introduce an audio interface, against the sound advice of... everyone. After two painful years, Arturia finally released its AudioFuse USB 2.0 desktop interface. Three years later, Arturia announced AudioFuse Studio, and AudioFuse 8Pre.

Synopsys Delivers USB4 Subsystem Verification Solution, VIP, and Test Suite for High-performance USB Architecture

March 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Synopsys Delivers USB4 Subsystem Verification Solution, VIP, and Test Suite for High-performance USB Architecture

Synopsys announced the availability of its Subsystem Verification Solution, Verification IP (VIP), and UVM source code test suite to support the latest USB4 specification. USB4 includes two-lane operation using the existing USB Type-C connector that can carry up to 40Gbps data over new certified cables. USB4 also supports Thunderbolt 3 and expands USB functionality to include new display capabilities.

Teledyne LeCroy Demonstrates First Protocol Analyzer Platform for Next-Generation USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 Systems

March 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Teledyne LeCroy Demonstrates First Protocol Analyzer Platform for Next-Generation USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 Systems

During the Thunderbolt 3 Developer Conference & Plugfest that took place in Taipei, Taiwan on March 5, Teledyne LeCroy, a leading company in USB protocol test solutions, announced and demonstrated the first protocol analyzer platform for testing next-generation USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 systems. The new Voyager M4x Protocol Analyzer underscores the company’s technical expertise and leadership in the USB ecosystem.

Moshi Launches Avanti C On-Ear Headphones with USB-C Audio

March 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Moshi Launches Avanti C On-Ear Headphones with USB-C Audio

Moshi has announced a new addition to its expanding USB-C audio collection: the Avanti C on-ear headphones with ergonomic headband and premium vegan leather earcups. The company is already a leading manufacturer of USB Type-C converters and accessories for mobile devices and personal audio, and in 2018 launched the Mythro C USB Type-C in-ears with DR8 Neodymium drive. Now with on-ear headphones, Moshi establishes the San Francisco accessory design house as an industry leader in USB-C audio.

«
1
2
3
4
5
»