Dialog Semiconductor : First to Demonstrate Stereo HiFi Quality Audio Over Bluetooth(R) Low Energy (BLE) at Bluetooth World 2018. Technology allows developers to overcome challenges of battery life and synchronization for True Wireless Stereo systems.

DGAP-News: Dialog Semiconductor Plc. / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Dialog Semiconductor First to Demonstrate Stereo HiFi Quality Audio Over Bluetooth(R) Low Energy (BLE) at Bluetooth World 2018. Technology allows developers to overcome challenges of battery life and synchronization for True Wireless Stereo systems. 18.09.2018 / 08:00 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. London, United Kingdom - September 18, 2018 - Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA:DLG), a provider of highly integrated and configurable power management, AC/DC power conversion, charging, and connectivity will be the first in the industry to demonstrate Stereo High Fidelity (HiFi) quality audio streaming over Bluetooth low energy at this year's Bluetooth World event in Santa Clara, California. The technology, which enables true wireless stereo audio streaming over Bluetooth low energy, will be showcased in a proof of concept implementation to Bluetooth SIG Associate members at the event. As demand for wireless audio has increased, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) systems, featuring no wires between earbuds, have emerged as the pinnacle of the technology for consumer and professional use alike. These systems have proven challenging to develop: existing implementations make use of a combination of classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy technology for sound distribution between left and right channels, often resulting in imbalanced battery usage and limited battery life for the products. To solve this, Dialog has developed an audio over Bluetooth low energy proof of concept running on its widely adopted SmartBond(TM) SoC's, the first implementation to make use of Bluetooth low energy only. The implementation allows for best-in-class audio synchronization between left and right channels, together with the low power consumption afforded by Bluetooth low energy technology. "There is a clear demand from end-users for True Wireless Stereo audio, particularly in environments where even a single wire between earbuds can prove cumbersome and frustrating," said Sean McGrath, Senior VP & GM of Dialog Semiconductor's Connectivity Business Group. "This proof of concept demonstrates Bluetooth low energy's potential to deliver the solution developers need, while overcoming the limitations of existing technology that have traditionally held devices back from their true potential." "By solving the issues of power consumption and synchronization, we are showing how Bluetooth low energy could address two of the biggest complaints from True Wireless audio users. Manufacturers would have the ability to deliver True Wireless Stereo audio products that can simultaneously stream HiFi quality audio while delivering long lasting battery life for their products in the consumer and professional wireless audio market," added McGrath. Dialog Semiconductor will be showcasing its True Wireless Stereo Audio over Bluetooth low energy proof of concept at Bluetooth World 2018 in Santa Clara, California, from September 18-19, 2018. ENDS NOTES Dialog, the Dialog logo and SmartBond are trademarks of Dialog Semiconductor plc or its subsidiaries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (c) Copyright 2018 Dialog Semiconductor. All rights reserved. Media Contact: Mark Tyndall SVP Corporate Development & Strategy Dialog Semiconductor Phone: [phone] [e-mail] Web: www.dialog-semiconductor.com Twitter: @DialogSemi About Dialog Semiconductor Dialog Semiconductor is a leading provider of integrated circuits (ICs) that power mobile devices and the Internet of Things. Dialog solutions are integral to some of today's leading mobile devices and the enabling element for increasing performance and productivity on the go. From making smartphones more power efficient and shortening charging times, enabling home appliances to be controlled from anywhere, to connecting the next generation of wearable devices, Dialog's decades of experience and world-class innovation help manufacturers get to what's next. Dialog operates a fabless business model and is a socially responsible employer pursuing many programs to benefit the employees, community, other stakeholders and the environment it operates in. Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organization. In 2017, it had approximately $1.35 billion in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It currently has approximately 2,050 employees worldwide. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard, ISIN GB0059822006) and is a member of the German TecDax index. For more information, visit www.dialog-semiconductor.com. 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