Qualcomm QCC305x Bluetooth SoC series to bring Audio sharing, Adaptive ANC and more to mid-range TWS earbuds

With the rise of truly wireless earbuds, the SoC that powers the audio experience has become extremely important. Qualcomm has announced their newest Bluetooth Audio SoC for truly wireless earbuds, called the Qualcomm QCC305x. These new SoCs come with various new technologies such as Audio sharing, Voice service support, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, etc.

With the launch of the QCC305x SoC series, Qualcomm is attempting to bring many of the premium audio features from high-end TWS earbuds to the mid-tier and more affordable levels. It will soon support the upcoming Bluetooth Low Energy Audio standard, which will enable a new highly-requested feature called Audio sharing.

Along with this, the SoCs will support Voice service support for always-on wake word activation, and  Qualcomm Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation that will tailor the ANC to the fit and activity of the user. Other built-in technologies include aptX Adaptive, aptX Voice and cVc Echo Cancellation and Noise Suppression.

Commenting on the launch, James Chapman, vice president, and general manager, Voice, Music, and Wearables, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. said:

Not only do our QCC305x SoCs bring many of our latest-and-greatest audio features to our mid-range truly wireless earbud portfolio, they are also designed to be developer-ready for the upcoming Bluetooth LE Audio standard. We believe this combination gives our customers great flexibility to innovate at a range of price points and helps them meet the needs of today’s audio consumers, many of whom now rely on their truly wireless earbuds for all sorts of entertainment and productivity activities.