Realtek showcases innovative hearing aid solutions at the EUHA Congress and Industry Exhibition

2024/9/24 15:39:38

Realtek has integrated a full range of hearing aid accessories into a single-chip SoC. This time, Realtek Semiconductor partnered with Rehear Audiology Company to participate in the 68th EUHA Congress and Industry Exhibition, held in Hannover, Germany. At booth number 149, Realtek will showcase its high-performance hearing aid solutions. These innovative technologies not only effectively address the high cost and low convenience issues of hearing aids, but also bring users an upgraded hearing experience.

Integrates the full range of hearing aid accessory functions into a SoC

Users typically need to purchase various peripheral accessories when expanding hearing aid functionality. However, Realtek's RTL8773D SoC offers a comprehensive solution by integrating multiple hearing aid accessory functions into a single chip, providing full support for hearing aid accessories. This system-on-chip integrates functions such as a remote controller, remote microphone, TV streaming (SPDIF), and charging case functionality. With RTL8773D’s all-in-one solution, users can control their hearing aids via a touch screen used as a remote controller, enhance distant sound reception with the remote microphone, or wirelessly transmit TV audio to the hearing aids through the SPDIF interface. The solution can also function as a charging dock for Bluetooth earphones. As an all-encompassing solution for hearing aids and accessories, the RTL8773D significantly improves sound quality and wearing comfort while effectively reducing the cost of purchasing additional hearing aid accessories.

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Figure 1 : All-in-one SoC for HA Accessories

Hearing is one of the most  essential sensory abilities of the human body, yet many people worldwide still suffer from hearing loss. Due to factors such as design and cost, many users are unable to obtain ideal and comprehensive assistance. To address these challenges, Realtek has introduced the latest all-in-one hearing aid solution, RTL8773D, to help clients develop innovative hearing aid products and accessories, providing users with hearing assistance a better and entirely new auditory experience.