Analog Devices Presents New-Generation ADAU1797 Low Power Audio Processor at CES 2024

Analog Devices is now sampling its latest audio processor and low power ANC codec, the ADAU1797. This high-performance device with integrated HiFi 3z and FastDSP cores is able to efficiently support front-end audio processing with beamforming and noise reduction, as well as neural network-assisted speech recognition (ASR) processing. An ideal, low latency, low power, three times more powerful processor for true wireless stereo (TWS) ANC earbuds and headphones.

Hifiman introduced the new SVANAR Wireless LE, a "light luxury" edition of its reference true wireless earbuds, SVANAR Wireless. This new Bluetooth 5.2 design brings the company's approach to wireless audio within the reach of a wider market, as it does the also new SVANAR Wireless Jr model, an even more affordable follow-up reference design. The Hifiman SVANAR Wireless LE and Jr true wireless earbuds are a great example of how difficult it is to balance differentiating features.

The next generation of wireless audio projects is now getting on the bench, as developers get access to the first Bluetooth LE Audio evaluation platforms. Nordic Semiconductor has long been a reference in Bluetooth development platforms and has now released its nRF5340 Bluetooth LE Audio DK board, which includes everything required for developers to take advantage of the latest Bluetooth standard, including LC3 codec, low power consumption, and wireless stereo enhancements.