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Press Release
Airoha Technology Selects STMicroelectronics Dynamic NFC Tag Memories for its
Latest Bluetooth Audio-Module Reference Design
Built-in NFC technology makes pairing a phone with portable speakers a piece of cake
Taipei, Taiwan / 09 Jun 2014
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications today
announced that Airoha Technology, a leading fabless design company for wireless communication products, has selected STs latest
family of dynamic NFC tag memories for its Bluetooth audio modules.
STs M24SR is the key component for Bluetooth pairing and parameter storage on Airohas AB1510/AB1511 optimized single-chip solution
with integrated baseband and radio for stereo and mono-A2DP1 headset and speaker applications. Instead of the cumbersome device
connection setup, users can now simply start streaming dynamic sounds from NFC-enabled smartphones or tablets with a single tap.
With the increasing demand for NFC in Bluetooth speaker designs, STs dynamic NFC tag memories make it extremely easy for users to
pair an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet with portable speakers to instantly stream high-quality music via Bluetooth, said Arnaud
Julienne, Senior Director of MMS, Greater China and South Asia Region, STMicroelectronics. The cooperation with Airoha has produced
the worlds first Bluetooth module that takes advantages of our new dynamic NFC tags.
The 64K EEPROM in STs M24SR eliminates the need for external EEPROM, reduces the overall module size as well as the development
time. The MCU embedded in the new AB1510/AB1511 works well with STs dynamic NFC tags directly, resulting in fast and easy production,
said Dr. David Chang, President and CEO of Airoha Technology. Our new audio solutions based on STs dynamic NFC tag memories have
already been adopted by many Tier-1 headset and speaker manufacturers.
AB1510/AB1511 complies with Bluetooth version 4.1. It contains a powerful 48MIPS dual-MAC DSP coprocessor for enhanced audio and
DSP applications. The built-in noise reduction and echo cancellation greatly enhance the sound quality in voice applications. The line-input
support is used for either wired headsets or speakers. Advanced multipoint supports HFP (Hands Free Profile) connection to two handsets
for voice or two audio sources for music playback. The AB1510/AB1511s flexible software architecture enables a wide range of
customization in areas such as voice prompt, LED light, key strokes, ring tones, timers, and voice and audio equalization.
The M24SR series provides an NFC Forum Tag Type 4 RF interface and supports the NFC data exchange format (NDEF). This enables
NFC use cases such as simple Bluetooth pairing and other connection handovers, automatic links to URLs, storage of Vcard, and other
types of information. STs NFC memories can be used in a wide variety of applications, including consumer electronics, computer
peripherals, home appliances, industrial automation, and healthcare products.
Features of the M24SR family include:
NFC Forum Tag Type 4 based on ISO 14443 RF interface
1 MHz IC serial interface operating from 2.7 to 5.5V
EEPROM memory density from 2 Kbits to 64 Kbits with built-in NDEF message support
RF disable pin allowing the application to control RF access from NFC phones
128-bit password protection
General-purpose output pin allowing flexibility for the applications (wake up on several types of events)
Simple antenna design, backward compatible with M24LR series
About Airoha Technology
Airoha Technology is a leading fabless design company for wireless communication products. With the expertise in

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wireless technologies and low power IC design (in both radio frequency (RF) and mixed signal), Airoha is able to provide highly integrated
and cost-effective RF transceivers and chipset for wireless applications. Airoha's product has been widely adopted by a broad base of
leading customers in area like computer, networking equipment, consumer electronics and handset.
Further information on Airoha Technology can be found at www.airoha.com.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and
embedded processing solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart
consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative
contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2013, the Companys net revenues were $8.08 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.

For further information, please contact:

Airoha Technology
Frank Ku
Product Marketing Manager, Product Business Unit II
Tel: +886 (3) 612-8800
E-Mail: FrankKu@airoha.com.tw

1 The Advanced Audio Distribution Profile is a Bluetooth profile that enables wireless transmission of stereo audio from an A2DP source

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