New smart microphone leverages Knowles’ unique expertise in
acoustics, audio processing, and software to deliver a customizable
solution that enables features like voice wake and acoustic event
detection
ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 19, 2017--
Today, Knowles
Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device
solutions, announced it has sampled the new IA-610 smart microphone,
combining a world-leading MEMS microphone with a best-in-class open
digital signal processor (DSP) into a single subminiature package. This
complete and customizable solution is similar in size to a MEMS
microphone found in today’s leading mobile electronic devices.
The IA-610 smart microphone provides an open DSP platform, enabling OEMs
and third-party software developers to create and customize advanced
features, or leverage Knowles industry-leading software and algorithms
for a turnkey solution. This is the first intelligent microphone from
Knowles built on the Company’s internally developed microphone and DSP
technology platforms. The IA-610 enables features like voice wake with
voice commands, spatial recordings, and acoustic event detection, such
as breaking glass or an infant crying. With voice rapidly emerging as
the primary user interface, the IA-610 is the industry’s first
customizable solution in a single package which simplifies audio design
and can reduce total system costs.
“Our strong position with mobile consumer OEMs, control of our
microphone and DSP design, and breadth of our product portfolio makes
Knowles the ideal partner to solve our customers’ audio challenges,”
said Mike Polacek, president, Intelligent Audio. “We are very proud to
introduce our first smart microphone with an embedded, open DSP that
will enable a new ecosystem where partners can develop new audio
features across mobile, ear and IoT applications.”
Dedicated to innovation, the IA-610 is also the first embedded device to
adopt the MIPI SoundWire interface. Knowles, a contributing member of
the MIPI
Alliance, selected this interface to simplify the design integration
process and enable engineers to meet increasingly sophisticated designs.
The interfaces also minimize costs, pin count, and power consumption.
The enhanced processor is also capable of connecting to all major audio
and data interfaces, such as PDM, I2S, SDW, SPI, UART, and I2C. The
IA-610 includes a Low Power Sound Detector (LPSD), an audio processing
algorithm with acoustic activity detection technology licensed as an IP
block, from Sensory, Inc., that can be enabled.
A demo of the IA-610 will be showcased during Knowles first Industry
Workshop titled, “The Future of Voice and Audio for Connected Devices,”
which will be held on May 17, 2017, as part of IoT
World in Santa Clara, Calif. To register
for “The Future of Voice and Audio for Connected Devices” Workshop,
visit knowles.com/IoTWorld.
Volume production of the IA-610 is expected later this year. For more
information, please contact a Knowles representative at Intelligent.Audio@knowles.com.
About Knowles Corporation
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device
solutions, serving the mobile consumer electronics, communications,
medical, military, aerospace, and industrial markets. Knowles uses its
leading position in MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones
and strong capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize
audio systems and improve the user experience in smartphones, tablets,
and wearables. Knowles is also the leader in acoustics components used
in hearing aids and has a strong position in high-end oscillators
(timing devices) and capacitors. Knowles’ focus on the customer,
combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques,
rigorous testing and global scale, enables it to deliver innovative
solutions that optimize the user experience. Founded in 1946 and
headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has employees in 12 countries
around the world. For more information, visit knowles.com.
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