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Tempo Semiconductor USB-C100 Audio Module

Tempo Semiconductor USB-C100 Audio Module is designed for USB-C™ connected headphones and headsets. This audio module is the most straightforward conversion path for any Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 ODM or OEM to convert current. The USB-C100 module supports high-resolution telephony sessions and is a simple and fast time-to-market solution. This module features 24-bit stereo digital audio playback and audio capture capability at 48kHz, zero development time, and a pre-programmed USB audio bridge with no coding required. The Tempo Semiconductor USB-C100 module has a secure bootloader that ensures there is no possible way to load any malware/virus/trojan/spyware via the USB-C port. This audio module supports Android 7.0, macOS x 10.0.0, Microsoft® Windows® CE, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and any Linux® distribution (Kernel 2.73) operating systems.

Features

  • Functions for 1-button or 3-button android-compliant headsets as indicated below via:
    • Volume up (volume up button)
    • Volume down (volume down button) 
    • Pause/play/answer/hangup (single short press of pause/play button)
    • Voice assistant “OK Google”, “Hey Bixby”, and “Hi Cortana” (long press of pause/play button)
    • Skip from the current track to the next track (quick double press of pause/play button)
    • Scan the current track forward (quick press of the pause/play button followed by the long press)
    • Skip the current track to the previous track (quick triple press of pause/play button)
    • Scan current track forward (quick double press of pause/play button followed by the long press)
  • 24-bit stereo digital audio playback and audio capture capability at 48kHz
  • Supports high-resolution telephony sessions
  • Integrated support for low-cost resistor ladder networks, three-button interface
  • Simple and fast time-to-market solution
  • Pre-programmed USB audio bridge with no coding required
  • Zero development time
  • Secure bootloader ensures there is no possible way to load any malware/virus/trojan/spyware via USB-C port
  • TSCS25xx low-power 32-bit stereo audio Codec with integrated ground-center referenced HP amplifier
  • Lowest measured power for any equivalent performance and feature solution on the market

Technical Information

  • 32-bit, 90dB SNR ADC / 96kHz-capable enables support for external analog mems mic for telephony support
  • 32-bit DAC, 96kHz-capable with a combined capless HP amplifier with 124dB SNR
  • Ultra-low-latency ensures optimal A/V sync performance for all applications and mobile or VoIP-based calls
  • The complimentary Android app enables customization of a wide variety of DSP audio enhancements with end-user personalization capability inside the app (USB-C101 module only)

Software

  • Android 7.0 and later
  • macOS x 10.0.0 and later
  • Microsoft® Windows® CE, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and later
  • Any modern Linux® distribution (Kernel 2.73) and later

Additional Resource

Published: 2020-09-02 | Updated: 2024-12-05