Arkamys Enhances Mainstream Automotive Audio with Cadence Tensilica HiFi5s DSP Integration at CES 2025

Las Vegas, USA – January 7th, 2025 

Arkamys, the leader in automotive audio software, celebrates a milestone achievement of equipping over 100 million vehicles worldwide by announcing its latest integration with the Cadence Tensilica HiFi 5s DSP. The partnership with Cadence represents a significant step in delivering advanced audio solutions that enhance the sound experience in mainstream vehicles, demonstrating Arkamys’ ongoing commitment to innovation and accessibility in the automotive market. 

This collaboration combines Arkamys‘ renowned SoundStage software with Cadence’s cutting-edge Tensilica HiFi 5s DSP technology. The integration enhances the compatibility and scalability of Arkamys’ solutions, enabling manufacturers to deliver premium in-car audio across diverse vehicle platforms. 

This collaboration with Cadence represents a pivotal step forward in our mission to democratize high-quality in-car audio. By leveraging the unmatched performance of the HiFi 5s DSP, we’re able to bring precise, immersive sound to automotive platforms that previously faced limitations, empowering OEMs to deliver unparalleled audio experiences across their lineups, Pierre-Yves Delpech, Arkamys’ Global Semiconductor Lead. 

Arkamys’ SoundStage software optimizes in-car sound by providing superior spatialization, clarity, and immersion, ensuring drivers experience an optimized level of audio quality tailored to their vehicle’s configuration. Paired with Cadence’s powerful Tensilica HiFi 5s DSP, it brings exceptional audio processing capabilities to both premium and mainstream vehicles, expanding the reach of scalable and tier-specific sound solutions for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. 

The Tensilica HiFi 5s DSP provides industry–leading PPA and ease of integration for automotive platforms, making it the number one DSP of choice of OEMs and Tier 1s for in-vehicle infotainment and automotive safety applications,” said Prakash Madhvapathy, Director of Product Marketing at Cadence. “We are excited that our close collaboration with Arkamys, a company with deep experience in automotive audio, has resulted in an efficient port of their SoundStage technology on the HiFi 5s DSP that is sure to captivate drivers and passengers in vehicles worldwide.” 

For more information on ARKAMYS Soundstage, please visit https://www.arkamys.com/automotive-audio/solutions-automotive/ 

For more information on the Cadence Tensilica HiFi 5s DSP for audio, please visit 

https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/silicon-solutions/compute-ip/hifi-dsps/hifi-5s.html 

Commitment to Market Leadership 

For over 25 years, Arkamys has been at the forefront of automotive audio innovation, offering scalable, hardware-free solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of the industry. A mid-sized French company with a global footprint, Arkamys operates subsidiaries in France, Germany, China, South Korea, Japan, the USA, and India. Its solutions are trusted by leading automotive groups and brands, including Stellantis, Renault Group, Nissan, Skoda, NIO, ROX, and Hyundai, as well as Tier 1 suppliers like Continental, Bosch, LG, and Visteon. With more than 100 million vehicles equipped worldwide, Arkamys continues to drive advancements in audio technology, making high-quality sound accessible to more drivers worldwide. 

Experience the Future of In-Car Audio at CES 2025 

Visit Arkamys at Central Plaza, CP-722 from January 7th to 10th, 2025, during CES in Las Vegas. 

Visit Cadence at the Venetian – Level 3 Lido 3002, Lido 3001A, during CES in Las Vegas.