Another RNS5 Sep 2014 08:14
Frontier Silicon launches next generation digital radio module
Toumaz Limited (AIM: TMZ, 'Toumaz', or 'the Group'), a pioneer in ultra-low power wireless semiconductor technology, announces that Frontier Silicon, its consumer audio division, has launched Verona 2, a new DAB digital radio module based on its 4th generation Kino 4 chip.
The Verona 2 module is the world's first digital radio solution based on a chip which integrates RF, baseband, application processor, audio decode and DAC functionality on a single piece of silicon. This technology is the product of two years' development and builds on earlier generations of Frontier Silicon's Kino chip series, the world's best-selling digital radio solutions - with over 20 million units sold.
The key benefits of Verona 2 are:
· 50% lower power consumption than Verona 1
· enhanced performance and functionality
· lower cost than previous solutions
· modular form factor providing short time to market
· UK Digital Tick compliant
The Verona 2 module will power all major categories of consumer DAB digital radio devices - in particular, portable radios (with entry level models retailing at under $30), clock radios, docks, home audio systems and radio receivers with Bluetooth connectivity.
Anthony Sethill, CEO of Toumaz, said:
"Digital radio is making strong international advances. As the global market matures, it is critical that technology solutions continue to drive this progress.
"With Verona 2, we have delivered a solution with lower cost, greatly reduced power consumption and improved performance - whilst retaining the reliability that is a hallmark of Frontier's solutions."