Conexanta?s Audio Solution Named CES Innovations 2011 Awards Honoree

Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, November 9th 2010 at 7:05 GMT by Market Wire
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNXT), a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor solutions for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications, today announced that its CX20709 speakers-on-a-chip audio solution was chosen as an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree. Conexanta�s highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) solution features proprietary algorithms that significantly improve audio and voice performance in a wide range of consumer devices including USB headsets, docking stations, and multimedia phones.

"This award validates our ongoing commitment to developing enabling technologies that improve audio and voice performance for consumers and businesses globally."

aWe are honored that our highly integrated audio solution was chosen as a winner in the prestigious CES Innovations competition,a said Phil Pompa, senior vice president of product marketing for Conexant. aThis award validates our ongoing commitment to developing enabling technologies that improve audio and voice performance for consumers and businesses globally.a

The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. The competition is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^�, the producer of the International CES, the worlda�s largest consumer technology trade show.

Products entered in the Innovations award competition are judged by a panel ofindependent industrial designers, engineers, and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 35 product categories. The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
Aesthetic and design qualities
The producta�s intended use/function and user value
Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive
How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace

Meet with Conexant at CES

To schedule a customer meeting with a Conexant representative during the CES 2011 trade show, please contact your local sales office ([ www.conexant.com/wwsales ]). To schedule a press briefing, please contact Gwen Carlson at 949.483.7363 or via email at [ gwen.carlson@conexant.com ].

About the CX20709

The highly integrated CX20709 SoC includes an integrated audio/voice digital signal processor (DSP), multi-bit codec, digital and analog input/output interfaces, and a power-efficient Class-D amplifier. Key features include Conexant-proprietary technical innovations that significantly improve audio and voice quality. These include BrightSounda", a comprehensive suite of parametric equalization, dynamic range compression, and digital crossover algorithms that optimize speaker frequency response and boost loudness without clipping. Additional features include sub-band acoustic echo cancellation, beam-forming, end-to-end noise reduction, line echo-cancellation, 3D phantom speakers, and 3D virtual immersion.

Conexanta�s innovative audio product portfolio includes highly integrated speakers-on-a-chip solutions and high-definition (HD) audio codecs for a broad range of products including PC peripheral sound systems, speakers, notebook docking stations, headsets, voice-over-IP speakerphones, and intercoms. The company also offers HD audio solutions for personal computers.

About Conexant

Conexanta�s comprehensive portfolio of innovative semiconductor solutions includes products for imaging, audio, embedded modem, and video surveillance applications. Conexant is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. To learn more, please visit [ www.conexant.com ].

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Conexanta?s Audio Solution Named CES Innovations 2011 Awards Honoree