USound develops MEMS-based silicon speakers that provide high-resolution audio in a compact form factor, enabling manufacturers to create immersive hearable and wearable devices. Their technology reduces power consumption and manufacturing costs while enhancing design flexibility, making it ideal for applications like true wireless stereo earbuds and audio glasses.
Funding
$11M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional speakers often lack the form factor and performance necessary for integration into compact hearable and wearable devices, limiting design flexibility and audio quality. Traditional speaker manufacturing processes can also be costly and complex.
Solution
USound develops and manufactures MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) silicon speakers that deliver high-resolution audio in a compact form factor. These speakers enable manufacturers to create advanced audio systems for personal applications, offering greater design freedom and improved performance in hearable and wearable devices. USound's MEMS speaker technology reduces power consumption, lowers manufacturing costs through SMT reflow compatibility, and eliminates the need for ferromagnetic materials, making them suitable for MRI-compatible headphones.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, headphones, AR/VR glasses, audio glasses, hearing aids, and other hearable and wearable devices.
Features
- Compact form factor with a thickness from 1.0 to 1.6 mm, saving up to 75% of volume
- Low power consumption, with a current consumption as low as 1mA
- SMT reflow compatible for fully automatic assembly, reducing manufacturing costs by up to 50%
- No ferromagnetic materials, enabling the development of MRI-compatible headphones
- Wide bandwidth of up to 80 kHz for Hi-Res audio
- IPX8 certified, allowing submersion up to 3 meters for 30 minutes
- Available in Ganymede and Conamara series, catering to different design needs
- Active Linearization Algorithm (ALA) software to enhance audio performance