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Title: Apple audio chip supplier releases MFi Lightning headphone development kit Post by: HCK on June 30, 2016, 04:05:23 pm Apple audio chip supplier releases MFi Lightning headphone development kit
With the iPhone 7 rumored to be ditching its headphone jack, Apple audio chip supplier Cirrus Logic has released its MFi Headset Development Kit for the creation of Lightning-based headphones. The reference platform is compliant with Apple's MFi accessories program, and is meant to help manufacturers develop these headsets quickly. From Cirrus Logic: The MFi Headset Development Kit demonstrates the advantages of Lightning-connected headsets over conventional analog headsets. For example, digital connectivity with an integrated, high-performance DAC and headphone driver delivers high-fidelity audio to the headphone speakers. In addition, Lightning-connected headphones can interact with an iOS app to create a more custom audio experience, such as personalized EQ settings. The kit comes with a reference design, along with a development board. The design is meant to be adapted to any headphone form factor, from earbuds to over-the-ear cans. The kit can be obtained by lic... Source: Apple audio chip supplier releases MFi Lightning headphone development kit (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/fwFRcCSR5Nk/apple-audio-chip-supplier-releases-mfi-lightning-headphone-development-kit) |