Qualcomm today introduced Low Power Bluetooth SoC QCC3026, a flash-programmable with enhanced Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo protocols . Qualcomm also said that it reduces power consumption by up to 50% compared to previous generation entry-level flash devices.
Highlights of Qualcomm Low Power Bluetooth SoC QCC3026
- Low power design and ultra-small form factor
- Up to 32MHz 32-bit processor application subsystem
- 1x Qualcomm Kalimba DSP
- Qualcomm Broadcast Audio technology, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo technology, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus technology, Qualcomm aptX audio technology, Qualcomm cVc audio technology
- Voice Assistant Services with support for voice services available via button-press activation, relaying the audio stream and voice control capabilities to a handset to process and execute commands.
- Bluetooth 5.0 and 2 Mbps Bluetooth Low Energy support, Dual-mode Bluetooth
- Suppressed background noise and echo feedback with Qualcomm cVc™ Noise Cancellation Technology for a quieter and more seamless user experience.
Reference designs based on the QCC3026 SoC are expected to be available in the second half of 2018. The OPPO O-Free that was introduced today is the first Bluetooth headset to use the SoC.
Anthony Murray, senior vice president and general manager, voice & music, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd, said:
Consumers are eager for earbuds they can use all day, when they are at home, in the office or out and about without constantly needing to recharge. This latest addition to our portfolio is a very robust and cost-effective true wireless solution that is optimized for both superior sound quality and pricing value, and will allow our customers to put this exciting technology in the reach of millions of more buyers
We were early leaders in the development of true wireless technology and we continue to drive exciting innovation across our audio portfolio that meets the needs of this rapidly evolving and growing segment. Putting so much technology into such a small form factor is a big technology challenge and with this differentiated new offering we are helping even non-traditional Bluetooth wireless headphone customers, like mobile phone manufacturers, to rapidly add valued accessories to their product line ups.