AAC Technologies Showcased Dozens of Innovative Products at CES 2024
On January 9 local time, CES 2024 grandly opened in Las Vegas, USA. As a leader in sensory experience solutions, AAC Technologies presented a wide range of innovative products in areas such as automotive, XR, acoustics, optics, haptics, precision manufacturing, sensors, and semiconductors, offering a diverse range of new sensory interactions.
Smart Automotive Revolutionary Sensory Solution Empowers Next-Generation Cabin Experiences
AAC Technologies showcased its smart automotive revolutionary solution at the exhibition, which combines multiple automotive systems for audio, haptics, image capture, and MEMS sensing and interaction.
Drawing on its 30 years of expertise in consumer electronics acoustics, AAC Technologies applied its technological advantages in speakers to automotive audio systems, attracting significant attention to its exhibited automotive speakers and amplifiers.
- AAC Technologies’ 3060 ultra-slim speakers feature small size, high sensitivity, and wide frequency response, allowing them to be flexibly embedded in tight spaces like headrests and ceilings while maintaining a high-quality audio experience. The Vibration Free Woofer (VFW) 160, with its thin design, can improve door resonance and sound leakage issues in cars, significantly enhancing low-frequency performance. The miniature speaker unit is great beneficial for designing independent back chambers to meet the needs of sound field layout in compact car interiors
- The 20-channel external amplifier products adopt a lightweight design, strong heat dissipation, and fast response speed, while delivering high performance with a maximum computing power of up to 2,000 MIP. They support various audio algorithms, effectively enhancing the upgrade of the cabin audio experience.
In addition, AAC Technologies showcased automotive-grade linear actuators and automotive haptic button demos in the haptics module, providing customized vibration feedback in smart cabins for switches, panels, screens, and more. In the voice collection module, AAC Technologies presented products such as the 4-microphone array voice module, emergency call (E-call) microphone modules, waterproof microphone module, and road active noise control (RANC) vibration sensor module, covering most automotive voice applications to enhance the voice experience for drivers and passengers. In the automotive imaging module, products including front-view lenses, surround-view lenses, in-cabin lenses, LiDAR receiver lenses, and AR-HUD were all unveiled to provide precise raw data for machine vision, empowering smart driving.
Currently, AAC Technologies is rapidly advancing its automotive business with multiple designated projects covering traditional car manufacturers, smart electric vehicles, and global high-end car brands. Some projects are set to be launched in the market soon, so stay tuned for more updates.
XR Acoustics-Optics-Haptics Full-Stack Solution Debuts Overseas
AAC Technologies showcased its highly-anticipated 3P VR pancake optomechanical module, which has successfully entered mass production. This module boasts five major advantages: slim design, wide field of view, ghosting suppression, electrical diopter adjustment, and clear edge-to-edge image quality, delivering superior visuals and a more comfortable user experience. In response to the market demand for 4K displays, AAC Technologies is soon to unveil a cutting-edge 1.35-inch Micro-OLED display with a large FOV of 115 degrees and an ultra-short 17.4-mm TTL curved surface lamination module. In the field of AR displays, AAC Technologies, in partnership with waveguide manufacturer Dispelix, has jointly developed a single layer optical waveguide lens that strikes a balance between lens thickness and high image quality, delivering clearer visuals and a thinner and more immersive wearing experience.
Furthermore, AAC Technologies presented important technical solutions such as the near-ear privacy acoustic solution and adaptive trigger solutions. Demos of AR glasses and audio glasses were also showcased, attracting numerous attendees to experience the cutting-edge technologies firsthand. Currently, AAC Technologies offers comprehensive ODM and OEM services for the smart audio glasses, catering to custom-design requirements from conception to production.
Acoustic Solutions: Enabling Great Sounds Everywhere
At CES 2024, AAC Technologies presented a variety of acoustic solutions for smart devices, including the Opera coaxial speaker, innovative acoustic solutions for foldable screens, a two-in-one product, the Combo, which integrates a speaker and an actuator, as well as multiple SLS speakers. The live demonstrations at the event showcased the aesthetics of sound for mobile devices.
In the context of miniaturization in high-fidelity technology, AAC Technologies has introduced the Opera coaxial speaker for smartphones, along with related algorithms. This advancement aims to enhance the audio experience of mobile devices by delivering higher audio quality. Additionally, the innovative acoustic solutions for foldable screens enable a versatile stereo sound experience for foldable devices. Whether in the unfolded state (landscape and portrait) or folded state (landscape), users can enjoy excellent stereo sound. Moreover, in the semi-folded mode, adaptive sound tuning can provide accurate sound imaging and spatial perception. Furthermore, the solution includes a feature to prevent sound leakage during handheld calls. The three-speaker solution has been successfully implemented for commercial use on the OPPO Find N3 smartphone.
AAC Technologies’ integrated speaker and motor Combo technology platform combines the speaker and actuator into one unit, offering advantages such as small size, high performance, and high reliability. This advancement not only leads the industry in electromechanical solutions but also provides users with an upgraded audio-haptic experience where 1 + 1 is greater than 2. Currently, this technology platform has been mass-produced and commercially used in the Redmi Note13 Pro+. This year, we can expect to see more products featuring this technology platform.
In addition, AAC Technologies showcased demo models in fields other than mobile phones, such as tablets, aiming to bring high-quality audio experiences to users in diverse scenarios.
Integrated Software and Hardware Haptic Solution Pushes the Boundaries of Innovation
AAC Technologies showcased a range of industry-leading high-performance X-axis linear actuators, with the biomimetic haptic actuator Turbo being mass-produced and used in the OnePlus 12, setting a new industry benchmark. The high-quality haptic experience demonstrated by the OnePlus 12 received unanimous praise from users at the event.
Today, AAC Technologies’ RichTap® integrated software and hardware haptic solution is seeing increasing coverage on smartphones, allowing exhibitors to design vibration effects using the RichTap® Creator tool.
Furthermore, AAC Technologies presented the RichTap® haptic game controller solution and demonstrated the RichTap® handheld game console solution for the first time, offering a breakthrough in gaming experiences beyond two-dimensional sensations.
Introducing a Variety of Pioneering Technologies and Products to Set a New Benchmark in the Field of Precision Manufacturing
Thanks to nearly a decade of research and practical experience, AAC Technologies has reached the top tier in the industry for precision manufacturing products. At this exhibition, AAC Technologies showcased cutting-edge cooling products such as the VC LHP (Looped Heat Pipe) technology and the dual-layer copper VC of with a Laval nozzle design. The ring cold pump heat dissipation technology has been mass-produced and used in the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, where AAC Technologies contributed to its research and development, achieving several industry firsts.
The debut of AAC Technologies’ folding device hinge solution also attracted significant attention from industry partners. The solution is lightweight yet durable, providing smooth and reliable folding movements. Additionally, a range of frames and accessories for various applications such as smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables were also unveiled, demonstrating the comprehensive achievements of AAC Technologies in expanding into multiple fields within precision manufacturing.
Industry-Leading WLG Technology, Ushering in a New Era of Imaging
AAC Technologies’ subsidiary, AAC Optics, presented in detail the globally unique wafer-level glass (WLG) technology process, showcasing star products such as 4-inch 152-lens WLG wafers, WLG aspheric prisms, WLG MLA lenses, cylindrical lenses, as well as a variety of high-spec lenses, optical VCM, and camera modules, delivering exceptional image quality.
Compared to traditional glass lens manufacturing technologies, WLG technology excels in refraction index, dispersion, reliability, and thermal stability. The WLG glass-plastic hybrid lens has already been mass-produced and utilized in products such as Xiaomi Civi 3, Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, and Transsion TECNO CAMON 20 Premier. In addition to smartphones, WLG products can be widely applied in XR, automotive, lidar, biomedicine, optical communications, and other fields, meeting the demand for higher precision lenses across various industries.
SSE’s Cutting-Edge Products Empower High-Quality Audio Experiences with Hardcore Technology
AAC Technologies showcased a rich array of sensors and semiconductor products, including:low consumption digital microphones that consume only half the power of common microphones on the market with equivalent performance in high-performance mode while offering ultra-wide bandwidth and excellent SNR;A Microphone & Barometer Combo, enabling both high-definition voice and high-precision pressure sensing simultaneously, already widely used in various fields; The ultra-small MEMS speaker tweeter unit, SOPRANO, with outstanding high-frequency response. It is currently the only MEMS speaker solution on the market that does not require a PA driver. This technology helps address the “last mile” issue in Hi-Res audio playback for TWS devices. The on-site demonstration of Hi-Fi headphone sound quality received unanimous praise from visitors, and a range of high-performance microphones providing a clear and high-definition sound pickup experience.
In addition, AAC Technologies also showcased a variety of products, including smart microphones that support voice wake up and a complete set of MEMS microphone modules for automotive applications. These diverse products support increasingly complex and diverse voice application scenarios.
AAC Technologies has always been committed to product and technological innovation, leading the way in sensory experience technology in a comprehensive and wide range of fields. In the future, AAC Technologies will continue to drive the development of sensory experience technology with a more open mindset, collaborating with more industry partners to create a better perception experience for the world.