AAA Intel fuels up Trigence

Intel fuels up Trigence

US-based semiconductor company Intel’s corporate venturing unit has helped Trigence Semiconductor, a Japan-based maker of a digital audio signal processing technology, raise an undisclosed sum.

With the investment from Intel Capital, Trigence Semiconductor will expand integration of Dnote® to computing devices, including Intel® Architecture-based PCs, UltrabookTM, and smartphones, and also expects to expand its LSI and licensing businesses.

Kazumasa Yoshida, a president of Intel, said: "We are excited about the innovative idea and technical excellence of Trigence’s technology that will enhance the value of audio technology and user experience to the next level. We expect this technology will bring an innovative high fidelity experience to the wide variety of digital devices such as PCs, UltrabookTM and smartphones."

Sudheer Kuppam, managing director for Asia Pacific at Intel Capital, said: "Intel Capital has always supported the development of novel technologies in Japan. Our investment in technology companies, including Trigence, further endorses Intel Capital’s commitment to help accelerate the productization and enable global adoption of such novel technologies."

 

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