OPPO has made a public announcement of a new audio system-on-chip (SoC) called the MariSilicon Y, which was presented during the OPPO INNO DAY event in 2022.
This SoC is built using advanced N6RF process technology and has a data transfer rate of up to 12Mbps.
The chip also has a unique URLC codec technology that provides a high-quality, 24-bit/192 kHz audio experience through Bluetooth.
Additionally, the MariSilicon Y features a specialized NPU that has a computing power of up to 590 GOPS, allowing for a new type of smart, spatial audio experience.
MariSilicon Y is a product of OPPO’s experience in audio technology. The new SoC aims to revolutionize wireless audio experiences by focusing on two key areas:
- Wireless and lossless: the SoC addresses the limitations of current Bluetooth audio devices and delivers exceptional lossless audio quality via a wireless connection.
- Computational audio: it offers powerful audio computing capabilities, opening up new opportunities for immersive and personalized listening experiences.
According to OPPO, MariSilicon Y is an ultra-power-efficient SoC that allows users to experience true 24-bit/192 kHz ultra-clear lossless audio over Bluetooth. This level of audio quality is equivalent to that of digital masters and contains about 6.5 times more sound information than conventional CDs, resulting in a richer and more detailed sound.
To achieve this level of audio quality via Bluetooth, OPPO has developed a new Pro Bluetooth Pack that combines a significantly higher Bluetooth data rate with exclusive codec technology, resulting in fast and seamless wireless connectivity.
Currently, standard Bluetooth protocols are not capable of supporting ultra-clear lossless audio. OPPO has increased the data transmission rate by 50% compared to mainstream Bluetooth SoCs, enabling a theoretical data rate of up to 12Mbps. This is the first time such a high Bluetooth data rate has been achieved.
By introducing MariSilicon Y with its dedicated on-device computing power, OPPO can now offer users next-level lossless and wireless audio, along with a personalized and immersive listening experience across OPPO devices. The company is continuously working towards its vision of an intelligent, connected world and is exploring better solutions to current problems and breaking technological barriers.
