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Conexant Receives the Outstanding Semiconductor Award for
OC Tech Alliance’s 21st Annual High-Tech Innovation Awards
Powerful Audio Technology Enables Clear Voice Communication with Smart TVs, PCs,
Tablets and other Devices
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2014 – Conexant Systems Inc., an audio and imaging
innovation leader, has received the Outstanding Semiconductor Award for its CX20921 voice
processing chip. The honor was bestowed by the Orange County Technology Alliance at the
annual High-Tech Innovation Awards gala dinner on October 9 at the Westin South Coast Plaza
in Costa Mesa.
Part of Conexant’s AudioSmart solutions, the CX20921 combines an integrated DSP
CODEC processor with powerful, efficient voice processing algorithms to create a true distant
speaker voice processing solution for consumer electronics such as Smart TVs, set-top boxes,
tablets, PCs and more. The chip also includes a low-power, voice wake-up capability, which
enables the end user to both turn on and control the device using only his/her voice.
“Conexant is changing the way people are communicating with their mobile devices and
their Smart Homes. Our focus is to develop technology that enhances the user experience with
consumer electronics,” said Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general manager.
“We would like to thank the OC Tech Alliance for recognizing the power of our voice processing
technology.”
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“The Orange County Technology Alliance is delighted to recognize Conexant for its
outstanding innovation,” said Peter Craig, CEO, OC Tech Alliance. “Each category was highly
competitive, attesting to the wealth of innovation in our tech community.”
Now in its 21st year, the High-Tech Innovation Awards program is Southern California’s
premier event celebrating achievement among the regional tech industry. The OC Tech
Alliance honors local companies, individuals and products that drive innovation in Orange
County.
For a complete list of the High-Tech Innovation Awards winners, visit
http://www.octechalliance.com/high-tech-innovation-awards-2014/.
About Orange County Technology Alliance
Orange County Technology Alliance is a 501(c)6 nonprofit trade association committed
to fast-forwarding the local innovation economy. It is the successor organization to the Orange
County Council of TechAmerica and AeA. It is the only technology association addressing the
needs of small-to-midsize technology companies and their leaders based in Orange County,
California. The alliance serves members through local networking, professional development,
state and federal advocacy, savings on business services and industry recognition. To learn
more about membership, contact OC Tech Alliance at [email protected] or
www.octechalliance.com. Follow alliance activities on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/octechalliance.
About Conexant
Conexant Systems, Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, combines its
significant IP portfolio in DSP, analog and mixed signal technology with embedded software to
deliver highly innovative silicon and software solutions to enrich and expand audio and imaging
capabilities. Both enterprise and consumer markets are addressed by Conexant’s AudioSmartTM
and ImagingSmartTM solutions. Products with the company’s technology built-in include PCs,
tablet computers, TVs, headsets, printers, video monitors, game consoles and a variety of other
devices. Founded in 1999, Conexant is a privately-held fabless semiconductor company
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headquartered in Irvine, Calif. with offices and design centers worldwide. To learn more, please
visit www.conexant.com, follow them on LinkedIn and like them on Facebook.
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