Cadence Introduces the Tensilica HiFi 5 DSP, the First DSP Optimized for AI Speech and Audio Processing

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Advanced DSP algorithms are rapidly evolving to eliminate noise and isolate the speakers’ voice for increased understanding, requiring higher processing capabilities and improved energy efficiency.“Porting the HiFi 5 DSP to Ambiq Micro’s Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology (SPOT) platform enables product designers, ODMs and OEMs to take the most advantage of technology from audio software leaders like DSP Concepts and Sensory by adding voice assistant integration, command and control, and conversational UIs to portable, mobile products without sacrificing quality or battery life.”“The dramatic rise in popularity of digital home assistants that feature compelling voice UI experiences has sparked a new wave of innovation in far-field processing algorithms and in neural network-based speech recognition,” stated Larry Przywara, group director of marketing, Tensilica audio/voice IP at Cadence.Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play.The company’s System Design Enablement strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments.

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