Cirrus Logic introduced nine new 32-bit ADCs, DACs, and codecs for pro and prosumer audio systems with 115 dB dynamic range.
Cirrus Logic introduced nine new 32-bit ADCs, DACs, and codecs for pro and prosumer audio systems with 115 dB dynamic range.
Developed in the mid-1970s, National Semi’s LM386 collapsed a complete audio output stage into a single DIP-8 package…
Developed in the mid-1970s, National Semi’s LM386 collapsed a complete audio output stage into a single DIP-8 package running off a 9-V battery—and it became the first amplifier most hobbyists ever built.
The new ADAA245x series increases bandwidth by 400 percent and introduces Ethernet tunneling for software-defined vehicles.
The new ADAA245x series increases bandwidth by 400 percent and introduces Ethernet tunneling for software-defined vehicles.
Announced today, Cadence's new Tensilica HiFi iQ DSP doubles compute, octuples AI performance, and cuts power by 25% over…
Announced today, Cadence's new Tensilica HiFi iQ DSP doubles compute, octuples AI performance, and cuts power by 25% over its predecessor, targeting next-gen AI-voice and immersive automotive audio.
Released in 1968 by Fairchild, the µA741 brought internal frequency compensation and short-circuit protection to the…
Released in 1968 by Fairchild, the µA741 brought internal frequency compensation and short-circuit protection to the op-amp world.
These three audio devices target amplifier efficiency and transducer size to bring higher sound performance in everything…
These three audio devices target amplifier efficiency and transducer size to bring higher sound performance in everything from EVs to AI sports glasses.
As 2024 comes to an end, we look back on the year's most popular technical articles, industry articles, and projects.
As 2024 comes to an end, we look back on the year's most popular technical articles, industry articles, and projects.
75 years ago, one of the biggest electronics firms of the century got its start in a Palo Alto, California, garage—and…
75 years ago, one of the biggest electronics firms of the century got its start in a Palo Alto, California, garage—and it did so with the help of Mickey Mouse.
On this Christmas day, let’s remember that this is a people business. Enjoy this round up of 2023 articles about people…
On this Christmas day, let’s remember that this is a people business. Enjoy this round up of 2023 articles about people that performed extraordinary engineering work throughout history.
Employing an ultrasound technique, xMEMS Labs has created a powerful MEMS speaker with a broad frequency range for…
Employing an ultrasound technique, xMEMS Labs has created a powerful MEMS speaker with a broad frequency range for next-gen applications.
New products from Dolphin Design, Qualcomm, and Cirrus Logic work independently toward better performance, power…
New products from Dolphin Design, Qualcomm, and Cirrus Logic work independently toward better performance, power consumption, and latency across the audio device industry.
A scholar, researcher, and tireless inventor, Lee de Forest made a seemingly small modification to vacuum-tube…
A scholar, researcher, and tireless inventor, Lee de Forest made a seemingly small modification to vacuum-tube technology. The repercussions in the incipient electronics industry were immense.
These speakers are said to offer higher performance in a smaller size, bringing high-fidelity audio to new applications.
These speakers are said to offer higher performance in a smaller size, bringing high-fidelity audio to new applications.
As the company opens Sidewalk up for testing, the service from Amazon could have big implications in the IoT and smart home space.
As the company opens Sidewalk up for testing, the service from Amazon could have big implications in the IoT and smart home space.
With its new sensor IC, STMicroelectronics hopes to enable a new class of hearables for applications like true wireless…
With its new sensor IC, STMicroelectronics hopes to enable a new class of hearables for applications like true wireless stereo (TWS).
Putting its proprietary MEMS technology and clever ASIC design to work, Infineon marries high audio quality and low lower…
Putting its proprietary MEMS technology and clever ASIC design to work, Infineon marries high audio quality and low lower in a tiny microphone device.
Before his name became a brand and a household word, Ray Dolby was a pioneer in noise reduction technology. His…
Before his name became a brand and a household word, Ray Dolby was a pioneer in noise reduction technology. His innovations revolutionized the audio and entertainment industries.
His name became legendary in the world of consumer audio, but Bose—professor, researcher, engineer, inventor—was much…
His name became legendary in the world of consumer audio, but Bose—professor, researcher, engineer, inventor—was much more than a business-savvy audiophile.
Responsible for the modern stereo and an advanced World War II radar, Alan Blumlein revolutionized sound engineering.
Responsible for the modern stereo and an advanced World War II radar, Alan Blumlein revolutionized sound engineering.
NIST researchers recently built a custom headphone-like structure to boost the sensitivity of an atomic radio receiver a…
NIST researchers recently built a custom headphone-like structure to boost the sensitivity of an atomic radio receiver a hundredfold.