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EPC Introduces 12V – 48V 500W GaN Boost Converter in Collaboration With Renesas
by Cristina Costa

EPC Introduces 12V – 48V 500W GaN Boost Converter in Collaboration With Renesas

EPC announced the availability of the EPC9166, a 500W DC-DC demo board that converts a 12V input to 48V output. The EPC9166 demo board demonstrates the Renesas ISL81807 80V two-phase synchronous boost controller with the latest generation EPC2218 eGaN FETs from EPC to achieve greater than 96.5% efficiency in a 12V input to 48V regulated output conversion with 500kHz switching frequency. The output voltage can be configured to 36V, 48V, and 60V. The board can deliver 480W power without a heatsink.
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CEVA Expands TWS Earbuds Development Possibilities with New Bluebud-HD Package
by Joao Martins

CEVA Expands TWS Earbuds Development Possibilities with New Bluebud-HD Package

CEVA announced Bluebud-HD, a pre-configured software package for its Bluebud wireless audio platform that includes all the audio, voice and context-aware software required in premium TWS earbuds, gaming headsets, hearables, and other smart audio products. The company also updated its SenslinQ software framework and DSP tool kit for Bluebud that streamlines software migration from other processor architectures to the CEVA-BX1 DSP and virtualizes DSP programming for application developers.
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Dirac Introduces Upmixing Technology for Transforming Stereo Content Into Immersive, Multichannel Audio
by Joao Martins

Dirac Introduces Upmixing Technology for Transforming Stereo Content Into Immersive, Multichannel Audio

Dirac is attending CES 2022 with an ambitious next-stage expansion of its digital audio processing suite. The Swedish company introduced its latest content-based upmixing technology, as part of the Dirac Virtuo spatial audio solution for automotive applications. The new upmixing feature enables true, immersive, multichannel audio, generated from a real-time analysis of existing stereo content.
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Sensory Introduces SensoryCloud.ai Cloud-Based Voice and Vision AI Services
by Cristina Costa

Sensory Introduces SensoryCloud.ai Cloud-Based Voice and Vision AI Services

Sensory, the Silicon Valley innovator of machine learning solutions for speech recognition and biometric identification, currently leading in edge AI voice implementation efforts is now extending its reach to the cloud. With its new SensoryCloud.ai platform, the company is offering a hybrid edge and cloud solution that puts brands and manufacturers in control of their AI deployments. Sensory will be providing demos of SensoryCloud AI services at CES 2022.
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Mark Levinson Takes Luxury Listening On-the-Go With Brand's First Wireless Headphones
by Joao Martins

Mark Levinson Takes Luxury Listening On-the-Go With Brand's First Wireless Headphones

Should a respected brand also offer lifestyle products in new categories? Harman (now part of Samsung) thinks so, and they decided to launch the new Mark Levinson Nº5909 headphones. Obviously, since these are among the most expensive consumer headphones now available, they offer all the latest features, starting with wired and wireless options (Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC, AAC and aptX Adaptive), Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, and support for Hi-Res Audio.
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Summit Wireless Demonstrates New Low-Cost Wireless Audio Module at CES 2022
by Joao Martins

Summit Wireless Demonstrates New Low-Cost Wireless Audio Module at CES 2022

Summit Wireless Technologies, the company behind the technology used by the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) has partnered with Espressif Systems to develop the company's latest Discovery wireless audio module. Discovery can support up to 4 separate wireless audio channels, ideal for 2.1 wireless sound expansion for TVs, or stereo to 3.1 home theater configurations including soundbar wireless surrounds and subwoofer applications. A low-cost wireless audio solution that is now production-ready.
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AT&S and SevenBel Make Sound Field Noise Sources Visible
by Joao Martins

AT&S and SevenBel Make Sound Field Noise Sources Visible

Austrian start-up SevenBel has developed a method to make noise sources visible, enabling engineers to prevent undesirable noise in buildings or devices. The company's Sound Scanner acoustic camera solutions have been developed for these applications, combining a rotating sensor unit, a mobile app, and a cloud service. High-tech printed circuit boards from Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik (AT&S) are part of the sensor units that make this affordable noise measurement solution possible.
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Harman Introduces JBL 4305P Studio Monitor Powered Bookshelf Loudspeakers
by audioXpress Staff

Harman Introduces JBL 4305P Studio Monitor Powered Bookshelf Loudspeakers

Harman's Luxury Audio division unveiled a series of new products at CES 2022, among which is the new JBL 4305P Studio Monitor – the first powered product in the brand's consumer Studio Monitor range and also the most compact model in the series. The JBL 4305P combines a host of patented acoustic technologies perfected by the Northridge, California-based company over the years. The result are bookshelf speakers that sound like large floorstanding loudspeakers, available with wired and wireless connectivity features.
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Sounds Great Unveils Motion Microchip and Semiconductor Dynamic Speakers at CES 2022
by Joao Martins

Sounds Great Unveils Motion Microchip and Semiconductor Dynamic Speakers at CES 2022

Taiwan-based semiconductor design house Sounds Great is unveiling prototypes of its Motion Microchip and Semiconductor Dynamic Speaker (SDS) solutions at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The company's technology is the smallest speaker solution of its type, and will be presented as a 1.5x1.5mm single driver or an SDS array, enabling applications from earphones to stereo reproduction in consumer devices. In its second year at CES, the company shows a promising speaker concept with large potential for ultra low-power designs.
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Jabra Designs Fitness-Oriented Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless Earbuds with ANC
by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Designs Fitness-Oriented Jabra Elite 4 Active True Wireless Earbuds with ANC

Jabra announced its latest addition to the brand's True Wireless Elite series, with the Jabra Elite 4 Active. Bringing the Elite Active range to a broader audience, the Jabra Elite 4 Active earbuds are particularly suited for those who love an active lifestyle, including popular workouts like yoga, boxing, or running. This price-conscious product ($119) with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and HearThrough technology, offers a secure. IP57-rated active fit, and allows great call quality.
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