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Audio solutions feature Google’s Cast-for-Audio technology
Frontier Silicon has signed a co-development agreement with Google. This agreement will see the inclusion of Google’s Cast-for-Audio technology in Frontier’s next-gen connected audio solutions due to ship in the first half of 2016.
Frontier Silicon launches converged Bluetooth digital radio module at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair
Frontier Silicon today announces the launch of Tuscany, its new module for Bluetooth audio devices. Tuscany’s versatile and flexible design makes it ideal for audio devices with any combination of high-performance Bluetooth, dual Band DAB/DAB+, FM with RDS and Apple Lightning/Android docking.
Frontier Silicon Transforms Listening Experience With Advanced Bluetooth Connectivity For Digital Radios
Frontier Silicon has announced the launch of its new DAB 5.0 Software Development Kit. By adding Bluetooth connectivity to Frontier’s Verona DAB/DAB+ module, DAB 5.0 introduces a closer level of integration between smartphones/tablets and radio/audio devices delivering a simple and intuitive user experience.
Frontier Silicon's content-rich Internet radio solution
Frontier Silicon has announced what it says is the industry’s most comprehensive and versatile Internet radio and DAB solution available. The cost-optimized Venice 6.2 hardware module and accompanying IR2.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) offer a complete hardware and software package for consumer electronics manufacturers looking to deliver products enabling multiple content streams, Internet radio, DAB/DAB+/DMB-A, FM, network audio, USB and pr...
Frontier Silicon lauches Internet radio module
Frontier Silicon has launched a new low-cost, low-power Internet radio module that will be shown at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair this week. Including unique features for Internet radio devices, the new Venice 6.2 module provides comprehensive codec support plus enhanced music player functionality, bringing top-end Hi-Fi and audio system technology to a low-cost platform for use in mass-market connected audio devices
Frontier Silicon lauches Internet radio module
Frontier Silicon has launched a new low-cost, low-power Internet radio module that will be shown at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair this week. Including unique features for Internet radio devices, the new Venice 6.2 module provides comprehensive codec support plus enhanced music player functionality, bringing top-end Hi-Fi and audio system technology to a low-cost platform for use in mass-market connected audio devices
Frontier Silicon launches next-generation unified receiver module
Frontier Silicon has announced its latest generation of unified receiver modules. The Venice 7 module has been fully optimised to ensure the lowest levels of cost and power consumption while providing feature enhancements above Frontier’s current market leading Venice 5 DAB solution. Fully compliant with the Europe-wide Profile 1 requirements from WorldDMB and EBU, Venice 7 is designed as a drop-in replacement for existing Venice 5-based radio...
Frontier Silicon launches next-generation unified receiver module
Frontier Silicon has announced its latest generation of unified receiver modules. The Venice 7 module has been fully optimised to ensure the lowest levels of cost and power consumption while providing feature enhancements above Frontier’s current market leading Venice 5 DAB solution. Fully compliant with the Europe-wide Profile 1 requirements from WorldDMB and EBU, Venice 7 is designed as a drop-in replacement for existing Venice 5-based radio...
Frontier Silicon welcomes World DMB Receiver Profiles announced to harmonise pan-European digital radio
Frontier Silicon says it fully supports a World DMB publication that defines digital receiver profiles to benefit European broadcasters, manufacturers and consumers by creating a consolidated market. With Frontier Silicon’s technology powering 8 out of 10 DAB radios in the world today, the company fully appreciates the impact this initiative will have on the industry by providing a catalyst for the rapid deployment of DAB in all its forms acro...
Frontier Silicon ‘Vega' module powers Goodmans GHDAB101, world's smallest handheld DAB radio
Frontier Silicon has announced that its module is at the heart of a new DAB radio just launched by Goodmans and now available on the market. The new GHDAB101 is the world's smallest stand-alone DAB radio currently available - measuring just 69.5 x 44 x 21.4mm and weighing only 48g complete with earphones - and is already available in retail channels.
Unified multi-region digital radio receiver from Frontier Silicon
Frontier Silicon will introduce a unified digital radio receiver module to work with all existing Band 3 and L-Band digital radio standards for Europe and Asia. The new receiver addresses the market need for a solution that supports all Eureka-147 based standards, including DAB and DAB+ and DMB-Audio.
Internet Radio and iPod docking platform
Frontier Silicon has announced the latest addition to its range of solutions for Wi-Fi Radio with iPod connectivity. The Jupiter 6.1 platform provides a low-cost, fully-qualified reference design for connected home audio systems, with a wealth of features including extended iPod compatibility and an enhanced graphical user interface.
Internet Radio and iPod docking platform
Frontier Silicon has announced the latest addition to its range of solutions for Wi-Fi Radio with iPod connectivity. The Jupiter 6.1 platform provides a low-cost, fully-qualified reference design for connected home audio systems, with a wealth of features including extended iPod compatibility and an enhanced graphical user interface.
DAB module enables DAB+ receivers for Australian digital radio launch
As radio broadcasters in Australia prepare for the imminent launch of digital radio services using the enhanced DAB+ standard, Frontier Silicon has unveiled its latest receiver: Venice 5.1, a DAB+ version of the world’s most widely used digital radio module.
Frontier Silicon enables easy integration of Rhapsody music service for mass-market consumer audio
At the 2008 CES trade show in Las Vegas (January 7-10), Frontier Silicon is showcasing technology enabling RealNetworks’® Rhapsody® digital music service through stand-alone mass-market consumer audio systems.
Frontier Silicon brings Sirius Radio home
Frontier Silicon, the manufacturer of digital audio semiconductors and modules, has announced that it will be supporting the popular Sirius Internet Radio service on its Venice 6 multistandard receiver module. According to market research from Bridge Ratings, Sirius Radio is currently listened to by around six million US-based subscribers via satellite, mainly in their cars. The Sirius Internet Radio service gives subscribers access to numerous c...
Single-chip T-DMB receiver for smaller mobile TV
Frontier Silicon has extended its portfolio of mobile TV solutions with the launch of a single-chip receiver for T-DMB and DAB-IP broadcasts. The new IC, called Paradiso 1T (FS1032), has been created using enhanced system-in-package (SiP) techniques, incorporating Frontier Silicon’s unique digiSHIELD technology, to integrate the advanced Paradiso multistandard baseband IC with a high-performance RF tuner and ancillary passive components.
New DAB module includes iPod docking capability
Frontier Silicon today announced availability of a reference design that enables audio manufacturers to quickly produce low-cost DAB/FM radios with iPod docking capability. The Jupiter 3 (FS4023) platform is based on Frontier Silicon’s Venice 5 (FS2025) DAB/FM module which now has an integrated docking interface for communication and control of iPods, something that was previously only achievable using a separate microcontroller and DAB module...
WiFi/DAB/FM platform accesses over 16,000 audio services
Frontier Silicon has released a new low-cost WiFi radio reference platform for its Venice 6 (FS2026) four-in-one module, enabling radio manufacturers to quickly develop portable and clock radio products incorporating Internet radio, DAB, FM and music streaming capabilities. The Jupiter 4 (FS4024) platform is production-ready with a very low bill of materials (BOM). OEM manufacturers need only add industrial design tooling to produce complete hi...
Low power consumption single-chip DVB-H mobile TV solution from Frontier Silicon
Frontier Silicon has announced a single-chip IC for DVB-H broadcast mobile digital TV (MDTV), enabling longer battery life, smaller handset form factors and faster time-to-market. The new IC, called Paradiso1H, utilizes enhanced system-in-package (SiP) techniques developed by the company to integrate the advanced Paradiso multi-standard baseband IC with a high performance RF tuner and ancillary passive components giving the lowest possible MDTV ...