Arizona-Based Firm Enhances Cirrus Logic’s Strength in Sophisticated
Voice Processing Algorithms
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS) announced today that it has acquired Acoustic
Technologies, Inc. The Mesa, Ariz.,-based firm is a leader in
embedded firmware voice processing technology, including noise
reduction, echo cancelation and voice enhancement.
“Acoustic Tech's team of audio experts and their proven voice processing
technologies are a welcome addition to Cirrus Logic's arsenal,” said
Jason Rhode, president and chief executive officer, Cirrus Logic. “We
expect the combination of sophisticated voice-processing algorithms and
Cirrus Logic's market leading audio hardware to provide a very
compelling value proposition for our customers.”
Acoustic Technologies has approximately 30 employees who have now joined
Cirrus Logic.
Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic develops high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated
circuits for a broad range of innovative customers. Building on its
diverse analog and signal-processing patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic
delivers highly optimized products for a variety of audio and
energy-related applications. The company operates from headquarters in
Austin, Texas, with offices in Arizona, Europe, Japan and Asia. More
information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.
Cirrus Logic and Cirrus are trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
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the expected benefits of the acquisition of Acoustic Technologies, Inc.
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Source: Cirrus Logic, Inc.