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New I2C EERAM Memory from Microchip Allows Safe Data Storage at Power Loss
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New I2C EERAM Memory from Microchip Allows Safe Data Storage at Power Loss

A new low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology. This new I2C EERAM memory is an easy-to-implement, low-cost non-volatile SRAM (NVSRAM) that eliminates the need for an external battery to retain data. The new EERAM memory is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications.
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Strong Momentum and Awards for MQA at RMAF 2016
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Strong Momentum and Awards for MQA at RMAF 2016

RMAF 2016 in Denver, held on 7-9 October, marked the largest-ever public showcase of MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)-ready products, supported by hundreds of MQA albums available to download. The MQA team was recently recognized at the British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEA), held on 6 October in London and, at RMAF 2016, MQA’s founder, Bob Stuart, was awarded the Rocky Mountain International Hi-Fi Press Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award, while the company won the Innovation category for the second year running.
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COMSOL Announces Latest Developments in Multiphysics Modeling, Simulation, and Application Design
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COMSOL Announces Latest Developments in Multiphysics Modeling, Simulation, and Application Design

Attendees at the COMSOL Conference 2016, were introduced to the latest developments for multiphysics modeling, simulation, app design and deployment, with COMSOL software version 5.2a (announced June 2016), and the latest updates of COMSOL Multiphysics software, COMSOL Server, and COMSOL Client. The latest updates feature major performance increases and provide up to a 10x speedup for the handling of large models and mesh creation.
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Beyerdynamic Introduces Amiron Home Open-Back Headphones at Tokyo Headphone Festival 2016
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Beyerdynamic Introduces Amiron Home Open-Back Headphones at Tokyo Headphone Festival 2016

New at the Tokyo Headphone Festival this October, beyerdynamic unveils the Amiron Home open headphones. The successor to the legendary T 90 features the brand’s coveted Tesla technology, with improved tonal precision. The German brand describes the sound of its new Amiron as “warm” and “with a live atmosphere”. Apparent in the new design and choice of quality materials is an effort to improve wearing comfort and provide an overall sense of workmanship “Handmade in Germany”.
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ALC NetworX Extends Audio Networking Interoperability with Free RAVENNA-2-SAP Converter Tool
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ALC NetworX Extends Audio Networking Interoperability with Free RAVENNA-2-SAP Converter Tool

As the AES67 interoperability standard continues to gain traction, so the need for tools to facilitate interoperability increases. ALC NetworX, developers of the high performance RAVENNA audio networking technology, is therefore pleased to announce the release of RAV2SAP, an extremely useful RAVENNA-to-SAP freeware conversion tool designed to help connect RAVENNA devices to other AES67 devices.
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Audio-Technica Introduces Flagship AT-ART1000 Phono Cartridge
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Audio-Technica Introduces Flagship AT-ART1000 Phono Cartridge

Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its new flagship phono cartridge, the AT-ART1000 Direct Power Stereo Moving Coil Cartridge. The AT-ART1000 is an innovative design that has been refined over the years to culminate in an exceptional hand crafted high-end cartridge. The ART1000’s Direct Power System places its dual moving coils directly on top of the stylus tip, enabling the cartridge to deliver extraordinary fidelity, musical detail and transient response.
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THX Sold to Leading Gaming Lifestyle Brand Razer
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THX Sold to Leading Gaming Lifestyle Brand Razer

THX announced that Razer, a global lifestyle brand for gamers, has acquired the majority of the assets of THX Ltd., and brought onboard the management and employees of the company. THX will continue to operate as an independent entity under its own management and apart from the ongoing business of its parent company. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Renkus-Heinz ICONYX Gen5 Digitally Steered Array Loudspeakers Shipping with Dante
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Renkus-Heinz ICONYX Gen5 Digitally Steered Array Loudspeakers Shipping with Dante

Renkus-Heinz has announced the immediate availability of new Dante-enabled versions of its ICONYX Gen5 and IC Live for Fixed Installation series speakers. Iconyx IC Series and IC Live ICL-F Series models are now available in -RD versions, offering Dual Redundant Dante connectivity with audio transport and configurable sample rates up to 96kHz. The announcement coincides with the launch of RHAON 2.1 software, now with support for Dante connectivity.
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Frontier Silicon and Marvell Showcase New Wi-Fi Multi-Room Speaker Network Optimization Technology
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Frontier Silicon and Marvell Showcase New Wi-Fi Multi-Room Speaker Network Optimization Technology

Frontier Silicon, a leading software and development solutions provider for consumer audio devices, and Marvell, specialized in storage, cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity and multimedia semiconductor solutions, have extended their collaboration to develop a new generation of smart audio technologies. Frontier is including Marvell’s Dynamic Multi-Hop Relay (DMHR) technology in its new Google Cast-enabled smart audio module, Minuet.
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Wireworld Now Shipping Helicon 16 Speaker Cable with Patented DNA Helix Design
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Wireworld Now Shipping Helicon 16 Speaker Cable with Patented DNA Helix Design

Wireworld Cable Technology announced the availability of Helicon 16, a speaker cable that delivers accurate sound reproduction, in a small and easy to use design that overcomes limitations of conventional designs. Combining the performance advantages of Wireworld’s patented DNA Helix design in an amazingly light, flexible and affordable cable, the Helicon 16 speaker cables are available in OCC and oxygen-free coper and where originally designed for internal speaker wiring and DIY applications.
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