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.

The race to lead the true wireless earbud market category is heating up, with the major brands introducing updated specifications and focusing on key selling points. The whole market recognizes that Apple has a clear lead due to its tight hardware integration and dedicated wireless chip, already in its second-generation. Now Sony enters the market with the new and improved WF-1000XM3 model - $229.99 - featuring also its own HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1e processor, new Bluetooth chip and optimized antenna design.