Synaptics AudioSmart USB-C Codec Earns Industry-First THX Approval
November 13 2017 - 8:00AM
Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), the leading developer of
human interface solutions, today announced its AudioSmart®
CX21988-THX is the industry’s first USB-C audio codec solution to
achieve THX Approval. By offering a THX Approved USB-C audio codec,
Synaptics® can supply OEMs with an important building block that
affords a significant head start in the development of THX
Certified headphones and headsets, mobile gaming devices and other
personal audio devices. THX, founded by filmmaker George Lucas in
1983, is a globally recognized assurance of uncompromising quality,
consistency and performance.
“The key to developing a great sounding set of headphones,
especially ones capable of accurately reproducing the engineered
sound field of a mix, is utilizing a winning combination of
professional-grade components,” said Peter Vasay, Senior Vice
President, Technology and Operations, THX. “The Synaptics
AudioSmart CX21988-THX USB-C codec impressed us, as it supports
high-resolution audio with best-in-class headphone performance, and
boasts ultra-low distortion, and tuning options to greatly improve
the performance of connected transducers. We believe it to be the
ideal foundation for the development of THX Certified
headphones.”
“The AudioSmart CX21988-THX is our first crystal-free, low-power
codec for USB type-C applications that supports high-resolution
audio. Having it certified by THX for its performance and quality,
serves as validation of the significant engineering that went into
making this single-chip solution ideal for providing an immersive
listening experience on high-fidelity headphones and headsets,”
said Saleel Awsare, vice president and general manager, Audio and
Imaging Business, Synaptics.
To earn the THX certified rating, THX engineers completed
hundreds of measurements and tests focusing on frequency response,
audio output vs distortion, and ability to accurately reproduce the
complexity of the engineered sound field. Having met or exceeded
THX’s strict requirements, manufacturers can rest assured that the
AudioSmart CX21988-THX USB-C codec will enable headphones and
mobile gaming devices to reproduce professionally engineered audio
to the industry’s highest standards.
The CX21988-THX is a low-power, highly-integrated, low-cost,
crystal-free, single-chip solution that is ideal for immersive,
high-resolution headphone applications. Additionally, it adds
five-band equalization for easy tuning of audio products. With an
ultra-compact form factor measuring a tiny 3mm x 3.3mm, the
CX21988-THX chip minimizes needed PCB area and material costs,
allowing for more flexibility in overall headphone and headset
designs.
About THX: Founded by legendary filmmaker
George Lucas in 1983, THX Ltd. and its partners provide premium
entertainment experiences in the cinema, in the home and on the go.
Over the past thirty years, THX has expanded its certification
categories beyond studios and cinemas to consumer electronics,
content, and automotive systems. Today, THX continues to redefine
entertainment, providing exciting new technologies and assurance of
experiences with superior quality and high performance that
guarantee an artist’s vision is truthfully delivered to audiences
worldwide.
About Synaptics: Synaptics is the pioneer and
leader of the human interface revolution, bringing innovative and
intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices. Synaptics’ broad
portfolio of touch, display, biometrics, voice, and audio products
is built on the company’s rich R&D, extensive IP and dependable
supply chain capabilities. With solutions designed for mobile, PC,
smart home, and automotive industries, Synaptics combines ease of
use, functionality and aesthetics to enable products that help make
our digital lives more productive, secure and enjoyable.
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