SMSC adds compatible radio options to its JB3.0

21ic SMSC has announced that it has added the full WorldDMB Profile 1 & 2 compatible radio option to its JukeBloxÂ® 3.0 (JB3.0) wireless audio platform. SMSC also announced a strategic partnership with Quantek Inc. to add complete DAB/DAB+/DMB-Radio/FM radio capabilities to the JukeBlox platform. With JukeBlox technology, the world's largest consumer electronics brand can add network and Internet connectivity to streaming music for a variety of consumer electronic audio products.

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The cooperation between Quanta Technology and SMSC enables ODM and other brand owners to bring low-cost, feature-rich integrated digital solutions to the market to maximize the features and functions of each company's technology. The integrated streaming music platform will ultimately enable digital radio providers to gain greater global appeal with the connectivity and networking capabilities that come with the customizable JukeBlox Software Development Kit (SDK) platform. Key features of the platform include new music applications such as AirPlayÂ®, Internet Radio, PandoraÂ®, RhapsodyÂ®, NapsterÂ® and LastFM, as well as a wide range of home network music streams including DLNA, uPnP, DRM and WindowsÂ® 7. Interoperability.

Jordan Watters, vice president of marketing and business development for SMSC Wireless, said: "DAB/DAB+/DMB audio is an important addition to JukeBlox. SMSC's complete and proven solution includes traditional AM/FM radio, clock/alarm, iPod In addition to the iPhone/USB peripheral support, new connectivity features are also available. The partnership with Kuanda Technology will further strengthen our leadership position and allow us to more actively meet the needs of regional radios."

Quantek Inc. is a Taiwanese semiconductor company and a leader in digital radio solutions in Asia, Europe and Australia. The company offers a full-featured, low-cost digital radio module kit and platform. This one-stop solution will feature Quanta Technology's powerful Q8 DAB/DAB+/DMB-Radio/FM modules optimized for mainstream audio applications. The Q8 is an ultra low power module that fully complies with WorldDMB Profile 1. Based on the latest QD3000 baseband chip, the Q8 provides enhanced performance in a small footprint and maintains excellent receiver sensitivity, reliable operation and excellent sound. Q8 also supports DLS, EPG, APNG, multiple alarms, presets and display types, as well as SD card interface, battery level detection and S/PDIF.

Jeff Lin, vice president of business and marketing for Quanta Technology, said: "We are seeing DAB/DAB+/DMB radios continue to expand in the global market, and the demand for Internet radio and home networking applications is growing rapidly. Cooperation with SMSC allows us to satisfy customers. Complete radio requirements and provide the most cost-effective innovations."

Gene Sheridan, senior vice president of SMSC and general manager of wireless products division, said: "We have been committed to providing a leading market connectivity platform for a variety of consumer electronics products. Through the close cooperation between Quanta Technology and SMSC, we will be the top brands. The industry is offering a robust product evolution roadmap that combines high performance with low cost for the digital radio market."

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