Hsinchu, Taiwan – May 28, 2024 – Realtek Semiconductor Corporation (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2379.TW), one of the world’s leading network and multimedia IC providers, today announced that Realtek has won four COMPUTEX BC Awards. The standout products to receive these prestigious awards were the New Generation AIoT Home Center SoC (RTL8730E), which won the Best Choice Golden Award, while the 2.5GBASE-T1 MACsec Ethernet Transceiver (RTL9021AS), the Automotive AI Audio DSP (ALC5575), and the Wi-Fi 7 4x5 Single Chip Solution (RTL8934AR) all received a Best Choice Category Award.
2024 COMPUTEX ‘Golden Award’ Winner
New Generation AIoT Home Center SoC (RTL8730E)
The RTL8730E integrates new-generation Wi-Fi 6 dual-band and BT 5.3 dual-mode technologies to provide reliable connectivity and minimize standby power. Provided in a new low-power platform and utilizing a low-leakage process, this SoC offers high performance and low power consumption. Equipped with Wi‑Fi sensing and smart voice technologies, the RTL8730E detects a user’s presence in the room, thereby further advancing smart home automation. The RTL8730E enables the creation of a wireless home theater to deliver high-fidelity, low-latency streaming multimedia enjoyment.
2024 COMPUTEX ‘Category Award’ Winner
2.5GBASE-T1 MACsec Ethernet Transceiver (RTL9021AS)
The RTL9021AS is the smallest (QFN 5x5) package Automotive Ethernet transceiver that can support 2.5Gbps, the first Automotive Ethernet transceiver to support AEC-Q100 Grade 1 2.5Gbps, and is suitable for ambient temperatures from ‑40°C~125°C.
Its co-layout methodology makes it compatible with different 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 Ethernet transceivers on the same PCB, matching the requirements of high-, middle-, and entry-level designs. It is the most cost-competitive 2.5Gbps solution in the industry.
2024 COMPUTEX ‘Category Award’ Winner
Automotive AI Audio DSP (ALC5575)
The ALC5575, developed by Realtek Semiconductor, is an industry-leading DSP with an embedded self-developed Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU). It boasts computing capabilities and supports various AI audio algorithms for automotive applications. These include 2-way AI noise suppression and target speaker tracking for calls, a graphic audio effect design tool for music playback, multi‑zone voice recognition for in-car voice control, and emergency siren sound detection to enhance driver safety. The ALC5575 also integrates hardware components such as DMA, SRC, EQ, and Mixer, making it particularly suitable for AI audio processing. It is AEC‑Q100 Grade 3 qualified and CarPlay audio certified.
2024 COMPUTEX ‘Category Award’ Winner
Wi-Fi 7 4x5 Single-Chip Solution (RTL8934AR)
Current wireless networks encounter common problems such as too many connected devices, complex network environments, and unstable connections. In order to solve these problems, Realtek has developed the RTL8934AR, a next-generation wireless network single-chip solution.
The RTL8934AR supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard (IEEE 802.11be). In addition to continuing Wi-Fi 6E to support the new 6GHz frequency band, and providing a cleaner connection environment for connected devices, the RTL8934AR has 4T5R features that can effectively expand wireless signals and increase wireless network coverage to improve the quality of long-range connections.
“We are honored to win four Computex Taipei awards", said Yee-Wei Huang, Realtek's Vice President and Spokesman. “The panel of judges, composed of academicians, research institutions, and industry experts chose the winning products based on functionality, innovation, and market potential, once again reflecting Realtek’s long-term accumulated R&D strength and leading position in wireless networks, automotive technologies, and the smart Internet of Things”.
About Realtek
Realtek Semiconductor Corporation is a world-leading IC provider that designs and develops a wide range of IC products for connected media, communications network, computer peripheral, multimedia, and Smart Interconnect applications. Products include 10/100/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet Controllers/PHYs, 10/100/1000M/2.5G/10G Ethernet Switch Controllers/Media Converter Controllers/Gateway Controllers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, xDSL, VoIP Solutions, Bluetooth, xPON, IoT Solutions, Automotive Ethernet Solutions, High Fidelity Audio Solutions for Consumer and PC Applications, Card Reader Controllers, USB 3.2/USB4 Hub Controllers, Type-C PD/Redriver Controllers, PC Embedded Controllers, Web/IP Camera Controllers, LCD Monitor/ATV/DTV Controllers, and Digital Home Center Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuits, and with strong manufacturing and system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, low-power, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on the website: www.realtek.com.
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