SHENZHEN, China, June 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Technologies International, Ltd., a subsidiary of Qualcomm
Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), on the eve of its voice and music
developer conference today announced major additions to the
company's already broad portfolio of audio system-on-chip (SoCs)
platforms. Each of the platforms is individually tailored to
support new market demands, with one designed to offer
significantly higher processing performance, another that supports
flash-programmable memory flexibility at fixed-function ROM price
points, and a third solution that supports the development of wired
USB-C audio devices designed to deliver superior audio quality. The
platforms are also designed for specific applications and use
cases, including next generation high performance headsets and
speakers, comprehensively featured mid-tier headsets and speakers
and wired USB-C headsets.
CSRA68100, the company's next generation high performance single
chip Bluetooth® audio flash-programmable platform designed for
premium wireless speakers and headphones, offers four times the DSP
processing power of its predecessor, along with a powerful 32-bit
dedicated developer application processor. This is designed to
provide OEMs with significantly more programming resources and
freedom to develop use cases with unique and differentiating
features. The highly integrated platform also supports a
comprehensive selection of connectivity, system processing, audio
processing and power management resources. The platform includes a
next generation Audio Development Kit (ADK) ADK6.0 which is
designed to provide developers with a suite of Bluetooth SIG
qualified applications and profiles, alongside a multi-processor
software development environment, tool chain, and audio DSP
framework. This new tool kit is intended to simplify and enhance
the development experience, accelerating the design of use cases
that have multiple functions running simultaneously, with simple
switching between functions to create rich end-user
experiences.
QCC3XXX is a new family of entry-level, flash-programmable audio
SoC platforms at competitive price points for Bluetooth headsets
and speakers. These devices support a rich set of features,
use cases and customization, supporting OEMs in their development
of unique products for market segments which have typically been
restricted to fixed function ROM devices. The QCC3XXX family
includes eight SoCs – three which support Bluetooth speaker
applications, and five which support Bluetooth headset
applications. Coupled with our development kit and tools, these
devices are designed to provide a flexible platform for designing
quality Bluetooth audio products. The QCC3XXX family is designed to
provide consumers with access to advanced technologies at some of
the most affordable price points for listening devices, including
features such as Qualcomm ® aptXTM audio and Qualcomm®
cVcTM noise cancellation technology and enhanced
Qualcomm TrueWirelessTM Stereo.
"There are seismic shifts taking place in the audio industry as
consumers rapidly adopt wireless audio devices, use streaming as
their preferred method of listening to music, and demand smaller
form factors as well as increased portability from their audio
devices. No other company is as uniquely positioned to help drive
this evolution as we are," said Anthony
Murray, senior vice president and general manager, Voice and
Music, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. "Our audio
platforms have been widely proven for more than 15 years working
with many of the world's leading audio brands and our broad range
of audio technologies including Qualcomm® aptX™ audio, Qualcomm®
cVc™ and Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Stereo have helped to redefine the
wireless listening experience. With this expanded portfolio we are
helping to meet future industry needs and bring next-generation
speakers and headphones to commercialization by supporting crucial
enhancements in sound quality, connectivity, processing performance
and device size."
"As the new category of 'hearables' emerges, there is a
convergence of traditional audio device features with wearable
technology in ultra-small form factor devices. Users of these
devices want high-quality audio combined with advanced features
including sensors for biometrics, voice recognition and support for
cloud connected ecosystems, which poses a big challenge for
traditional manufacturers," added Murray. "Hearables users also
want all-day performance and battery life from their ear buds and
personal assistants. In Q1 2018 we aim to launch a new family of
low-power Bluetooth audio SoCs which are highly optimized for
intended use in compact, feature rich devices, and are designed to
reduce power consumption by more than 50 percent for voice calls
and music streaming compared to our existing portfolio."
At the conference, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.
will also introduce its WHS9420 and WHS9410 single chip USB audio
SoC platforms designed specifically for USB-C connected audio
devices. The USB-C connector is becoming standard on next
generation smartphones for charging, but offers the added advantage
of supporting high quality digital audio interfaces. As smartphone
manufacturers move toward slimmer, monolithic handset designs and
start to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack, the USB-C connectors
offer an excellent option for those who want to continue to use
wired headsets and speakers. These two SoC options are designed to
address both the entry level and mid to high end sections of the
emerging market. The WHS9420 with integrated ANC supports a
superior quality digital audio consumer experience, with up to
192kHz/24-bit audio support over the USB connection and very high
quality DAC output. The WHS9410 is an entry level solution designed
to bring quality audio performance to lower tier products.
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