Cupertino, Calif., May 10th, 2005 – Fortemedia, Inc. today announces FM1093, a state-of-the-art DSP platform for the latest in voice-processing technologies. FM1093, with small array microphone beam-forming capabilities, supports Fortemedia’s 16kHz echo cancellation and noise suppression software. Along with features such as voice recognition, FM1093 is ideal for leading edge applications in VoIP and video speakerphones, Bluetooth enabled speakerphones, and automotive hands-free car kits.

To enable a better user experience for VoIP communications, service providers are upgrading to wide-band audio (G.722 standard). At the same time, telematics and infotainment manufacturers in the automotive industry continually look to improve the hands-free experience for their customers.

“Consumers today demand higher quality in their voice interface applications,” says Paul Huang, CEO of Fortemedia. “To enable our customers to meet these demands, we developed the FM1093. 16kHz processing allows designers to take full advantage of the higher bandwidth in VoIP, while small array microphone beam-forming capabilities dramatically reduce noise in the car cabin. A tier one telecommunications provider is already using the FM1093 solution today to power a VoIP speakerphone.”

FM1093 is a highly integrated solution with DSP, CODECs, RAM, and industry standard interfaces. With the AMBIN V31 software, FM1093 delivers up to 60dB of acoustic echo cancellation performance and up to 20dB of non-stationary noise suppression, which greatly increase voice recognition rates. Other features include the patent pending AMBIN HyperSampling technology for enhanced full-duplex, dedicated non-linear filters for non-linear echo cancellation, and dynamic range control.

Availability

The FM1093 device in a 48-pin LQFP package is available in production volume today, along with the AMBIN V31 echo cancellation and noise suppression software. Voice recognition software for the FM1093 will be available in Q3 2005.

About Fortemedia

Fortemedia Inc. is a voice processing company enabling state-of-the-art hands free communication. With integrating array microphone technology and mixed signal technology, the company focuses on the high growth markets for handsets, automotives, and other mobile devices.

Contact Information:

Company URL
http://www.fortemedia.com

U.S. Bob Hsiang, bob.hsiang@fortemedia.com
+1-408-8618088

Europe – Arthur Nio, artnio@fortemedia.com
+33-5-59317147 (France)

Japan – Fumihiko Ishii, fumi@fortemedia.com
+81-(0)90-1123-2407