CSR has launched BlueVox DSP, a low cost eBOM Bluetooth mono headset design with enhanced DSP based Clear Voice Capture (CVC) echo and noise cancellation technology. BlueVox DSP is a ROM-based solution with an integrated DSP coprocessor and features AuriStream, CSR's low power voice CODEC for high quality voice calls. CSR has designed BlueVox DSP with a rich feature set including single and dual microphone noise suppression and support for simultaneous connection to two devices. BlueVox DSP offers high audio performance and lower power consumption through its DSP architecture and CVC noise cancellation, while maintaining a low eBOM.
The new reference design includes all the necessary hardware and software components, including CSR's proprietary CVC software. The solution is available with the single microphone echo and noise suppression algorithm included and a licensed option to upgrade to the new dual microphone algorithm for good noise suppression. The solution also incorporates AuriStream, CSR's high quality low power voice CODEC that provides a fixed line quality connection and is capable of reduced power consumption. Based on CSR's BlueCore5-Multimedia platform, BlueVox DSP benefits from the low cost and high performance figures. BlueCore5-Multimedia features a good audio CODEC with a signal to noise ratio of -95dB. The radio transmits at +8dBm and receives at -90dBm, which eliminates any interference and enhances range when taking a call.
BlueVox DSP supports v2.1 +EDR of the Bluetooth specification, offering enhancements to the end user experience for secure and simple pairing between devices. This solution also includes support for multiple connections, allowing a user to take calls from two mobile phones or a mobile phone and a VoIP dongle through a simple user interface. The BlueVox DSP features a compact 4 layer PCB reference design and is available in both 8x8mm QFN and compact 7x7mm BGA package options. The 7x7mm BGA package option allows easy migration from BlueCore5-Multimedia Flash, for designers wishing to reduce cost for their mono headset designs. CSR's BlueVox DSP is available now, and headsets based on BlueVox DSP are expected to be on the market later this year.
