CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PIMIC, a leader in ultra-low-power AI semiconductor technology, today unveiled the Clarity™ NC100, a Deep Neural Network (DNN)-based Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) chip that sets a new benchmark for performance and edge AI compute efficiency. This groundbreaking chip delivers exceptional noise suppression, handling challenging environments like strong windy conditions and noisy industrial settings with a single microphone while consuming just 150μA. Designed with an ultra-compact silicon die, it integrates seamlessly into a microphone package, saving PCB space, making it ideal for space-constrained applications. Its software-free design enables seamless and rapid integration of ENC functionality into any edge devices. Integrated with established microphone developer ZillTek 's AI digital microphone, PIMIC will showcase Clarity NC100 silicon samples at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.

"Developed with the latest advancements in Deep Neural Networks and PIMIC's innovative PIM (Processing-In-Memory) silicon architecture, the NC100 chip is a major breakthrough in noise cancellation technology," said Subi Krishnamurthy, Founder and CEO of PIMIC. "It eliminates even the most challenging background noise, excelling in single-microphone setups where traditional DSP solutions fall short. Clarity NC100 opens new market opportunities by overcoming constraints of size, power, and cost, redefining noise cancellation across industries."

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