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History
Company Milestone
World firsts for Cmedia include:

  • The first single-chip USB audio controller with integrated power amplifier for driving speakers directly
  • The first software implementation of Dolby’s real time 5.1 channel encoder - Dolby Digital Live
  • The first driver-level implementations of Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker
  • The first PC implementation of Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology for 7.1 channel surround
  • The first PC implementations of DTS connect for 7.1 channel surround
  • The first wireless transmission of Dolby Digital Live 5.1 audio over standard 802.11 networks
DateTitle
1993
  •  Cmedia established  
1993-1997
  • Developed 8-Bit and 16-Bit Audio Chip digital controller
  • Joined the Technology Project held by Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C.,
  • Bounded for CRL Laboratory in London, HRTF 3D Audio Technology
  • Transferred/developed the 1st 3D Sound IC in Taiwan
1998
  • Launched the 4CH PCI Audio Chip - CMI8738 with 56K software modem integrated, which is the world’s first integrated Audio IC that modem、4-CH Digital/Analog converter and SPDIF 
1999-2000
  • Launched the world’s first 6-CH PCI Audio Single Chip, yearly selling quantity is around 10 million pcs
2004
  • Developed the world’s 1st HD Audio IC and have the co-alliance with Realtek 
  • Cmedia co-collaborated with world’s leading chip supplier –Intel and Digital Audio Technology leading company – Dolby to launch New era home theater main stream audio solution
2006-2007
  • Cmedia invested in IPEER Group: coordinating with Kuro, ezPeer+ and HIM, thus enhancing the move to the digital music market of Great China together
  • Cmedia and ASUS collaborated to launch the world’s most high-end sound card specification– Xonar Sound Card
2008
  • Cmedia received the honor of CG6004, Corporate Governance Certificate by TCGA
  • Cmedia collaborated with Intel to launch the children’s computer – Kuro Kids
2009
  • Cmedia won the CG6005 Corporate Governance Assessment System Certification by Taiwan Corporate Governance Association
  • Cmedia received ISO9001:2008 Quality System Certification
2010
  • Three “Always” Policies

    - Always deliver quality product on time

    - Always meet commitments to customers

    - Always do the right thing and do the thing right