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Semiconductor Engineering: AR/VR Glasses Taking Shape With New Chips

AR/VR Glasses Taking Shape With New Chips

Fares Mubarak, CEO of SPARK, comments on the potential use of ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless transceivers for AR/VR companies and the phone companies to solve the 5G/6G delivery challenge.

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Audioholics: Samsung UWB May Revolutionize Lossless/Wireless Headphones: But For Who?

Samsung UWB May Revolutionize Lossless/Wireless Headphones: But For Who?

The Spark Microsystems UWB chip that Focal/NAIM chose for the Diva Utopias creates a compelling use case for UWB audio. The wireless L/R speaker communication uses Spark’s SR1020 radio chip capable of data-rates of up to 10Mbps over a secure and relatively noise-free, high-band spectrum from 6-GHz to 9.1-GHz. 

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Microwaves & RF: UWB Transceiver IC Blows Away Bluetooth on Wireless Data Throughput

UWB Transceiver IC Blows Away Bluetooth on Wireless Data Throughput

With claims of up to 40X better data throughput, 25X lower power consumption, and 60X lower latency, Spark Microsystems's SR1120 UWB transceiver represents a large leap forward over Wi-Fi performance.

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SPARK Microsystems Blog: UWB Wireless Audio Innovation Takes Center Stage at AES Europe 2024

SPARK Microsystems Blog: UWB Wireless Audio Innovation Takes Center Stage at AES Europe 2024

AES events cast a spotlight on the many ways our audio technologies have evolved in recent years. Legacy wireless platforms, Bluetooth chief among them, have served us well in the past and will continue to excel in some applications going forward. High-quality audio isn’t one of them.

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SPARK Microsystems Blog: SPARK Reference Platforms Help ODMs Like Primax Get Customers to Market Quickly with High-Performance UWB

SPARK Reference Platforms Help ODMs Like Primax Get Customers to Market Quickly with High-Performance UWB

ODMs are essential for speeding the design, development and production cycles for market brands of all sizes. Much of the value provided by ODMs comes from their ability to anticipate macro technology trends. This proactive approach accelerates customers’ time to market with the latest and greatest electronic devices.

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SPARK Microsystems Blog: Designing with SPARK UWB for Enhanced Gaming, XR and Entertainment Experiences

Designing with SPARK UWB for Enhanced Gaming, XR and Entertainment Experiences

In consumer device markets – particularly for apps like gaming, AR/VR (XR) and audio/multimedia – we hear a lot of talk about delivering improved “experiences.” Improved gaming experiences and music and entertainment experiences, for example. Is this just marketing hype? These products need to upgrade our enjoyment in order to justify the expense.