All items tagged with UWB (50)

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.

The Return of the Apple HomePod, Now with UWB, Matter, Bluetooth 5 and... Spatial Audio

January 18, 2023 by Joao Martins

The Return of the Apple HomePod, Now with UWB, Matter, Bluetooth 5 and... Spatial Audio

Following a surprise announcement of new M2 silicon for its MacBook Pro and Mac mini models, Apple surprised us even more with the announcement of the return of the infamous HomePod. Now packed full of innovations, more sensors, improved Siri features like the HomePod mini, and Matter-compatible smart home capabilities, the new HomePod returns with the same form factor, but now with updated Bluetooth 5 technology, UWB, Airplay 2, and the same smart, adaptive listening experience.

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.

Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications

November 9, 2022 by Joao Martins

Japan Audio Society Certifies New MQA SCL6 Scalable Codec for Hi-Res Audio Wireless Applications

Japan Audio Society (JAS), the internationally respected audio research organization, has certified MQA's new SCL6 scalable codec for use with its Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo. This new codec carries the technical name of SCL6 and is coming to market as MQair. In the announcement, JAS confirmed that both the new SCL6 (MQA) and LC3plus (Fraunhofer IIS) codecs will receive this new level of certification, created specifically for wireless audio, and expanding the existing Hi-Res Audio certification.

AntennaWare Addresses Body Blocking Issues In The UWB Market

November 8, 2022 by Joao Martins

AntennaWare Addresses Body Blocking Issues In The UWB Market

Antennaware Ltd, a company that specializes in solving the body blocking problems normally associated with close range RF designs, has launched a new addition to its Bodywave antenna range that specifically targets the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio market. The company's latest antenna is specifically designed to elevate wearable performance by extending range and drastically reducing drop out.

New High Quality, Low Latency Digital Wireless Transmission Solution Available from Audio Codecs

September 22, 2022 by Joao Martins

New High Quality, Low Latency Digital Wireless Transmission Solution Available from Audio Codecs

Audio Codecs, a new Belfast-based company and the developers of the Skylark digital audio data compression algorithm designed for low latency, joined forces with Virscient, a New Zealand based RF consultancy house, to launch a new wireless audio transmission module using Bluetooth Low Energy. The solution uses a Nordic Bluetooth LE SoC to transmit a 24-bit/48kHz high quality, low latency digital wireless microphone signal.

CEVA Celebrates 15 Billionth CEVA-powered Chip Shipped

August 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Celebrates 15 Billionth CEVA-powered Chip Shipped

CEVA, Inc., the wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies licensing company, announced that cumulative royalty-bearing chip shipments that include CEVA IP surpassed 15 billion units during the second quarter of 2022. This significant milestone has been achieved as CEVA approaches it’s 20-year anniversary of being a public company. While the first 10 billion CEVA-powered shipments spanned more than 15 years, the next 5 billion shipments took less than three and a half years.

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.

Qorvo Accelerates UWB Adoption with Fully Integrated Module and Certification for Apple U1 Interoperability

July 26, 2022 by Joao Martins

Qorvo Accelerates UWB Adoption with Fully Integrated Module and Certification for Apple U1 Interoperability

Qorvo announced that it completed MFi certification of interoperability for its Ultra-Wideband (UWB) solutions with the Apple U1 chip used in supported iPhone and Apple Watch models. Qorvo UWB solutions comply with the Nearby Interaction accessory protocol and allow developers to easily design new commercial UWB-enabled accessories. The company also announced a fully integrated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) module that enables robust UWB implementation in automation, safety, and industrial systems.

The Standards We Need: Do Audio Technologies Matter in the Smart Home?

February 10, 2022 by Joao Martins

The Standards We Need: Do Audio Technologies Matter in the Smart Home?

Matter is an industry-unifying standard for the Smart Home that promises reliable, secure connectivity — a seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together. But... Do audio technologies matter in the Smart Home? The audio industry needs to get involved in this convergence and interoperability effort. After all, we can already tell a speaker to play a song - thanks to voice recognition technology, AI, and wireless networks - but we still don’t have a transparent wireless audio standard to stream audio to speakers or headphones because basically audio remains restricted by specifications that were not written with audio in mind.

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