Enhancing the scalability and flexibility of its wireless sound bar portfolio, CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) today introduced a single-chip hardware and software audio platform solution, based on the proven CSR8670™ Bluetooth® audio system-on-chip (SoC), that OEMs and ODMs can employ to quickly and easily develop high-quality, entry-level sound bar products. Complementing the mid and high-end MAPX™ based sound bar platform solutions, the CSR8670 cost optimised solution delivers the audio processing power and software feature set required for creating a variety of entry-level sound bar products.

By integrating the DSP, a microcontroller, analogue and digital interfaces and wireless connectivity into a single SoC device, CSR is able to significantly reduce overall system complexity and BOM cost. This offers OEMs and ODMs a fast and easy solution for creating single-chip 2.0- or 2.1-channel sound bar designs that support analogue and digital inputs, audio decoding and post processing, wireless subwoofers and Bluetooth® music streaming from smartphones, tablets, PCs and laptops.

Until now, products of this kind have needed to employ a number of discrete components: a DSP for audio decoding and post-processing, a microcontroller for system control and user interface, a proprietary RF interface IC for low-latency subwoofer connections, and a Bluetooth RF IC for connectivity to smartphones, tablets, PCs and laptops. This made for a complex and expensive solution, especially for cost-sensitive markets.

By extending its reach into the entry-level market, CSR gives manufacturers the greatest flexibility to address all segments of the sound bar market, from low end to high end, with a comprehensive range of solutions from a single supplier. The versatility of the CSR sound bar portfolio enables OEMs and ODMs to easily create entry-level products based on a single-chip CSR8670 design, with the possibility to then scale up to more fully featured offerings that combine both CSR8670 and MAPX devices. As with all other CSR8670-based designs, this single-chip entry-level sound bar system can be enhanced with CSR aptX® technology to provide premium audio wireless streaming sound quality.

A private, invitation-only demonstration of this entry-level sound bar solution, as well as a preview of the mid-range MAPX-based CSR wireless sound bar platform, are taking place during the International CES 2013 show in room 907, SpringHill Suites by Marriot, Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8-11. Attendees wishing to view the private demonstration should contact CSR for an invitation.

All CSR’s news at CES can be found on its online press kit: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/2013-International-CES/CSR/

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About CSR

CSR is a global provider of innovative silicon and software solutions for the location-aware, media-rich, cloud-connected world. Our platforms are optimised for the automotive navigation and infotainment, digital cameras and imaging, connected home infotainment and wireless audio markets. We provide solutions to complex problems in the audio-visual, connectivity and location technology domains across a broad range of markets, with a technology portfolio that includes GPS/GNSS systems, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, FM, NFC, aptX® and CVC™ audio codecs, JPEG, MPEG, H.264 imaging, PDL printing, microcontrollers, DSPs and broadband receivers. CSR's technology solutions and market platforms enable its customers to deliver a superior user experience and are adopted by leaders in the auto, computer, home and mobile markets. More information can be found at www.csr.com. Keep up to date with CSR on our technical blog or CSR people blog, YouTube, Facebook or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CSR_plc

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