New Qualcomm Wireless Audio Platforms Deliver Lossless Bluetooth Audio [Video]

Qualcomm has announced two new wireless audio platforms - Qualcomm S5 Sound Platform (QCC517x) and Qualcomm S3 Sound Platform (QCC307x) with support for Snapdragon Sound technology. The platforms are dual-mode, supporting traditional Bluetooth wireless audio and the latest LE Audio standard. Notably, Qualcomm says its technology can deliver CD-quality lossless audio over Bluetooth.

“We can deliver the ultimate wireless sound experience Utilizing Snapdragon 8 mobile platform, Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 and newly announced 7800 subsystem and Snapdragon Sound technology. For example, in addition to being the first to deliver Lossless audio, we’ve added ultra-low latency gaming mode with in-game chat, and the ability for earbuds to record content in stereo sound which will add huge value for a new generation of creators,” said James Chapman, vice president and general manager, Voice, Music & Wearables, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. “In these tiny platforms, we integrated our Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation in a dedicated hardware block, and as a result are bringing substantial noise cancellation improvements, to whatever is in a listener’s earbud.”


The new platforms support:

● Snapdragon Sound technology with support for:
○ 16-bit 44.1kHz CD Lossless Bluetooth audio quality
○ 24-bit 96kHz high resolution Bluetooth audio quality
○ 32kHz super wideband voice call quality for crystal clear calls
○ Stereo recording for creators, enabling recorded content with stereo sound
○ Robust connectivity even in very busy RF environments
○ Gaming mode, with 68ms low latency audio and voice back channel
● Dual-mode, low-power optimized integration of LE Audio for audio sharing and broadcasting
● Multipoint Bluetooth wireless connectivity, for virtually seamless and convenient transitions between source devices
● Our third-generation Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, with natural leak-through capability

The Qualcomm S5 and S3 Sound Platforms are sampling to customers with commercial products expected in the second half of 2022.

Take a look at the video below for more details...