WiSA Technologies to Demonstrate WiSA E 5GHz Multichannel Audio Software at CES 2023

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Demonstration shows six channels of high-performance audio running on a Realtek Ameba Smart (RTL8730E) IoT chip platform

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems, will be demonstrating its latest Wi-Fi-compatible multichannel WiSA E embedded software audio technology at CES 2023. Using the 5GHz portion of the Wi-Fi band, WiSA E offers high-performance, high-quality wireless audio transmission and reception at an affordable price.

The WiSA E demonstration at CES will feature a six-channel, 5.1 immersive audio configuration transmitting uncompressed 24-bit 48kHz audio with a fixed latency of 20 milliseconds and tight channel synchronization using the 5GHz Wi-Fi band. WiSA E production-ready modules using the Realtek Ameba Smart (RTL8730E) are expected to be available before the end of Q2 2023.

“WiSA E is our highest performing IP solution designed to work robustly in today’s congested world of Wi-Fi,” said Tony Parker, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. “Consumers are demanding more immersive 3D audio experiences and WiSA E is designed to wirelessly deliver just that. The feature set of the WiSA E module will continue to grow over time, with software updates delivering higher channel counts (up to 10) and higher sample rates while preserving consumer interoperability. WiSA E is a versatile technology for any product designed to create an immersive audio experience.”

WiSA E Demonstration at CES 2023

WiSA Technologies will be demonstrating WiSA E at CES 2023 in Las Vegas at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center. Demonstrations are by appointment only and will be available January 5 – 8, 2023. To schedule a product demonstration, please contact James Cheng, VP Sales, at jcheng@wisatechnologies.com. For more information about WiSA Technologies, visit www.wisatechnologies.com.

About WiSA Technologies, Inc.

WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) is a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems. Working with leading CE brands and manufacturers such as Harman International, a division of Samsung; LG; Hisense; TCL; Bang & Olufsen; Platin Audio; and others, the company delivers immersive wireless sound experiences for high-definition content, including movies and video, music, sports, gaming/esports, and more. WiSA Technologies, Inc. is a founding member of WiSA™ (the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) whose mission is to define wireless audio interoperability standards as well as work with leading consumer electronics companies, technology providers, retailers, and ecosystem partners to evangelize and market spatial audio technologies driven by WiSA Technologies, Inc. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, OR with sales teams in Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, and California.

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Tony Parker, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, WiSA Technologies: tparker@wisatechnologies.com

Source: Summit Wireless Technologies

Released January 4, 2023