# Single-Mic AI Noise Canceling

# Introduction

Soundec Single-Mic noise canceling solution, based on SNC8x series processor, provides industry-leading AI noise canceling capabilities. It is widely used in USB microphones, ENC noise reduction headphones, walkie talkies, and In-car audio systems. SNC8x series processor integrates AI algorithms, high-resolution audio Codec, high-performance DSP, USB, and PMU. It has 24-bit ADC/DAC, supports 2 analog, 10 digital MICs, and 2-channel DAC output; Built in a Tensilica HiFi3 DSP core, supporting UAC1.0/2.0 audio services and multiple peripheral interfaces. It can be used as an audio processing module, or connect to RF module, with high performance, low BOM cost and minimum engineering effort.

# Features

  • Single-mic noise canceling with reliable performance and easy to deploy

  • Low audio latency for DAC, I2S, USB output with hardware accelerator

  • Clear voice quality by deep learning algorithms and enhanced howling suppression

  • Hardware AGC and DRC to prevent word missing in near-filed talking scenarios

  • Supports AEC reference sampling, with excellent echo suppression. Conversations flow naturally for simultaneous talking with full duplex audio

  • Noise suppression depth: -30dB (Max.)

# Applications

  • USB microphone

  • Enhanced Noise Canceling (ENC) headphone

  • Walkie-talkie

  • In-car audio system

# SNC8x series audio processor

  • Cadence Tensilica 32-bit HiFi3 audio DSP @200MHz, 32-bit FPU, hardware accelerators

  • 24-bit ADC, SNR≥106dB;24-bit DAC, SNR≥110dB, sampling rates up to 192kHz

  • On-chip USB 2.0 PHY and controller, supports UAC 1.0/2.0

  • Three duplex I2S, sample rates: 8K~192KHz

# System Block Diagram

# Quick Start

With Soundec Playground (opens new window)evaluation kit and analog/digital microphone, can quickly setup single microphone noise cancelling solution.

# Multi-Mics AI Noise Canceling

# Introduction

Soundec Multi-Mics noise canceling solution, based on SNC8x series processor and single/dual/triple mics, provides industry-leading AI noise reduction capabilities. It is widely used in call center headsets, Esports earphones. SNC8x series processor integrates AI algorithms, high-resolution audio Codec, high-performance DSP, USB, and PMU. It has 24-bit ADC/DAC, supports 2 analog, 10 digital MICs, and 2-channel DAC output; Built in a Tensilica HiFi3 DSP core, supporting UAC1.0/2.0 audio services and multiple peripheral interfaces. It can build cost effective SoC based USB audio product, or connect to RF module, with high performance, and low BOM cost and minimum engineering effort.

# Features

  • Multi-mics to achieve deep noise canceling, including background voice noise. Flexible to various acoustic structures with reliable performance.

  • Deep learning algorithms based real-time voice restoration, hardware AGC and DRC, achieving a natural communication experience

  • Low audio latency for DAC, I2S, USB output, facilitated by hardware accelerator

  • Supports AEC reference sampling, with excellent echo suppression performance. Conversations flow naturally for simultaneous talking with full duplex audio

  • Noise suppression depth: -57dB (Max.)

# Applications

  • Call center headset

  • Esports earphone

  • Deep noise canceling earphone

# SNC8x series audio processor

  • Cadence Tensilica 32-bit HiFi3 audio DSP @200MHz, 32-bit FPU, hardware accelerators

  • 24-bit ADC, SNR≥106dB;24-bit DAC, SNR≥110dB, sampling rates up to 192kHz

  • On-chip USB 2.0 PHY and controller, supports UAC 1.0/2.0

  • Three duplex I2S, sample rates: 8K~192KHz

# System Block Diagram

# Quick Start

With Soundec Playground (opens new window)evaluation kit and analog/digital microphones, can quickly setup a multi-mic noise cancelling solution.

# Microphone Array

# Introduction

Soundec microphone array solution, based on SNC8x series processor hosting 2/4/6 microphone array, provides industry-leading far-field voice pickup, noise reduction and echo canceling capabilities. It is widely used in smart TV, intelligent cockpit and enterprise conference systems. SNC8x series processor integrates AI algorithms, high-resolution audio Codec, high-performance DSP, USB, and PMU. It has 24-bit ADC/DAC, supports 2 analog, 10 digital MICs, and 2-channel DAC output; Built in a Tensilica HiFi3 DSP core, supporting UAC1.0/2.0 audio services and multiple peripheral interfaces. It can build a SoC based microphone array, or connect to RF module, with high performance, low BOM cost, and minimum engineering effort.

# Features

  • 2/4/6-channel microphone array for flexible MIC layout design

  • Excellent performance based on AGC and beamforming algorithm, achieving clear voice pickup within 0.1-6 meters

  • Effectively suppress reverberation and environmental noise, compatible with various spatial scenarios

  • Supports AEC reference sampling, with excellent echo suppression performance. Conversations flow naturally for simultaneous talking with full duplex audio

  • Low audio latency to DAC, I2S, USB output, facilitated by hardware accelerator

# Applications

  • Smart TV

  • Intelligent cockpit

  • Enterprise conference

  • Multimedia PC dock

# SNC8x series audio processor

  • Cadence Tensilica 32-bit HiFi3 audio DSP @200MHz, 32-bit FPU, hardware accelerators

  • 24-bit ADC, SNR≥106dB;24-bit DAC, SNR≥110dB, sampling rates up to 192kHz

  • On-chip USB 2.0 PHY and controller, supports UAC 1.0/2.0

  • Three duplex I2S, sample rates: 8K~192KHz

# System Block Diagram

# Quick Start

With Soundec Playground (opens new window)evaluation kit and microphones, can quickly setup a microphone array solution.

# USB Microphone

# Introduction

Soundec USB microphone solution, based on SNC8x series processor and microphones, provides industry-leading noise reduction and howling suppression capabilities. SNC8x series processor integrates AI algorithms, high-resolution audio Codec, high-performance DSP, USB, and PMU. It has 24-bit ADC/DAC, supports 2 analog, 10 digital MICs, and 2-channel DAC output; Built in a Tensilica HiFi3 DSP core, supporting UAC1.0/2.0 audio services and multiple peripheral interfaces. It can build a cost-effective, highly customized single-chip USB audio product with low BOM cost and minimum engineering effort.

# Features

  • Dual microphones for noise reduction with reliable performance and easy to deploy, flexible for various acoustic structure design

  • Compatible with analog or digital microphone

  • On-chip USB controller facilitate very low audio latency with recording devices such as PCs, consoles, mobile phones

  • Deep learning algorithms enhance clearer audio with howling suppression and noise reduction

  • Real-time monitoring with hardware audio mixer

  • 24-bit codec with 192kHz sampling rate

# Applications

  • Network live streaming

  • Professional audio production

  • Electronic sports

  • Enterprise call conference

# SNC8x series audio processor

  • Cadence Tensilica 32-bit HiFi3 audio DSP @200MHz, 32-bit FPU, hardware accelerators

  • 24-bit ADC, SNR≥106dB;24-bit DAC, SNR≥110dB, sampling rates up to 192kHz

  • On-chip USB 2.0 PHY and controller, supports UAC 1.0/2.0

  • Three duplex I2S, sample rates: 8K~192KHz

# System Block Diagram

# Quick Start

With Soundec Playground (opens new window)evaluation kit and microphones, can quickly setup a USB microphone solution.

# Portable speaker

# Introduction

Soundec portable speaker solution, based on SNC8x series processor, integrating dynamic bass enhancement, multi-bands equalizer, and dynamic range control, provides industry-leading portable speaker solutions. SNC8x series processor integrates AI algorithms, high-resolution audio Codec, high-performance DSP, USB, and PMU. It has 24-bit ADC/DAC, supports 2 analog, 10 digital MICs, and 2-channel DAC output; Built in a Tensilica HiFi3 DSP core, supporting UAC1.0/2.0 audio services and multiple peripheral interfaces. It can build SoC based USB, and bluetooth speaker with high performance, low BOM cost, and minimum engineering effort.

# Features

  • High resolution audio, sampling rate up to 192kHz, 24 bit DAC, SNR≥110dB

  • Adjustable treble enhancement, accurately restoring voice and music; Low-frequency overload suppression

  • 6 preset EQ settings, supporting 8 HW EQ and 64 SW EQ bands

  • DSP digital frequency division, flexible with digital/analog power amplifier devices

  • Built in hardware dynamic range controller

  • Low audio latency with USB and I2S interfaces, flexible for product design

# Applications

  • Portable Bluetooth Speaker

  • Soundbar

  • PC Speaker

  • AV System

# SNC8x series audio processor

  • Cadence Tensilica 32-bit HiFi3 audio DSP @200MHz, 32-bit FPU, hardware accelerators

  • 24-bit ADC, SNR≥106dB;24-bit DAC, SNR≥110dB, sampling rates up to 192kHz

  • On-chip USB 2.0 PHY and controller, supports UAC 1.0/2.0

  • Three duplex I2S, sample rates: 8K~192KHz

# System Block Diagram

# Quick Start

With Soundec Playground (opens new window)evaluation kit, amplifier IC and speaker, can quickly setup a portable speaker solution.

# Pillow Speaker

# Introduction

Soundec pillow speaker turnkey solution, based on SNC8x series processor, integrating sleep friendly sound effects and treble enhancement algorithms, provides industry-leading sleeping centric turnkey solution. SNC8x series processor integrates AI algorithms, high-resolution audio Codec, high-performance DSP, USB, and PMU. It has 24-bit ADC/DAC, supports 2 analog, 10 digital MICs, and 2-channel DAC output; Built in a Tensilica HiFi3 DSP core, supporting UAC1.0/2.0 audio services and multiple peripheral interfaces. It can build USB or Bluetooth pillow speaker products with high performance, low BOM cost, and minimum engineering effort.

# Features

  • High resolution audio, sampling rate up to 192kHz, 24 bit DAC, SNR≥110dB

  • Built-in multiple sleep friendly sound effects, easy to build high-quality pillow speaker solutions; supporting customized sound effects

  • Adjustable treble enhancement, accurately restoring voice and music; Low-frequency overload suppression

  • Low audio latency for USB, I2S interfaces, flexible for product design

  • Support various transducer devices such as bone conductor and classic speaker, compatible with various structure design

# Applications

  • Classic pillow speaker

  • Bone conduction pillow speaker

  • Smart Pillow

  • Bedroom speaker

# SNC8x series audio processor

  • Cadence Tensilica 32-bit HiFi3 audio DSP @200MHz, 32-bit FPU, hardware accelerators

  • 24-bit ADC, SNR≥106dB;24-bit DAC, SNR≥110dB, sampling rates up to 192kHz

  • On-chip USB 2.0 PHY and controller, supports UAC 1.0/2.0

  • Three duplex I2S, sample rates: 8K~192KHz

# System Block Diagram

# Quick Start

With Soundec Playground (opens new window)evaluation kit and various transducers (bone conductor, classic speaker), can quickly setup pillow speaker solution.