The whole audio value chain is enhanced by the abundance of audio processing and functions such as passive and active noise cancellation, keyword detection and spatial audio.

Both pandemic lockdowns and the spread of systems such as True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds and smart speakers are boosting the interest in using voice as the main Human Machine Interface. This drives audio hardware solutions, along with intelligent processing. Hence, the audio industry is experiencing flourishing times. New functionalities like active noise canceling, 3D/spatial audio, and beamforming are being intensively developed and spread.

If you want to learn more about the audio industry, the impact of new functionalities for TWS and other audio applications, and the main players’ technological choices from MEMS microphones to MEMS microspeakers and computing, join our exclusive and free webcast.

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