Cirrus Logic enters strategic collaboration with Compal Electronics
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) 'announced a strategic collaboration with Taiwan's Compal Electronics to develop AI technology aimed at solving persistent audio quality challenges in laptop computers. The partnership will leverage Cirrus Logic's expertise in audio processing and Compal's manufacturing excellence to address mechanical rattle and audio distortion issues that have long plagued the PC industry. This initiative represents Cirrus Logic's first AI audio technology designed specifically for the PC market, with prototypes scheduled for demonstration at Computex 2025 in Taipei.'
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