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Conexant Receives 2014 Speech Technology Excellence Award
[October 28, 2014]

Conexant Receives 2014 Speech Technology Excellence Award


IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

Conexant Systems Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, today announced that its CX20874 Dolby and DTS (News - Alert) gaming headset decoder integrated circuit (IC) has received a 2014 Speech Technology Excellence Award from TMC, a global, integrated media company.

A high-performance Digital Audio Processor (News - Alert), CX20874 enables consumers to enjoy an immersive and realistic DTS surround sound listening experience from stereo transducer headphones. The chip features a suite of innovative Conexant proprietary turnkey audio and voice processing algorithms designed for convergence of audio entertainment and voice communication applications, such as USB headsets, USB headphones and gaming console headsets.

"We are honored that the CX20874 has been recognized for its exceptional speech technology," said Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general manager. "Part of our AudioSmart solutions, our gaming headset ICs bring an immersive sound experience and high-quality speech capabilities that are critical to gamers. Conexant technology brings a premium headphone listening experience that is a key differentiator for our products."

"Conexant has demonstrated to the editors of CUSTOMER magazine that its product is both innovative and a leader in the speech technology industry," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "CX20874 has proven its superior capabilities and has ultimately improved the bottom line for its customers."

The tenth-annual Speech Technology Excellence Award, presented by CUSTOMER Magazine, honors companies who have demonstrated innovation in speech technology solutions that improve the bottom line for their customers.

For a complete list of the Speech Technology Excellence Awards winners, visit http//news.tmcnet.com/news/2014/08/26/7987718.htm.



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About Conexant

Conexant Systems (News - Alert), Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, combines its significant IP portfolio in DSP, analog and mixed signal technology with embedded software to deliver highly innovative silicon and software solutions to enrich and expand audio and imaging capabilities. Both enterprise and consumer markets are addressed by Conexant's AudioSmartTM and ImagingSmartTM solutions. Products with the company's technology built-in include PCs, tablet computers, TVs, headsets, printers, video monitors, game consoles and a variety of other devices. Founded in 1999, Conexant is a privately-held fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, Calif. with offices and design centers worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.conexant.com, follow them on LinkedIn and like them on Facebook.


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