JB3.0 offers a fully-integrated reference design WiFi speaker dock platform that delivers the compelling and user-friendly AirPlay and DLNA wireless audio streaming experiences at new mainstream price points. The solution is based on SMSCs DM870A network media processor with integrated 802.11 Wi-Fi combined with the JB3.0 Software Design Kit (SDK) to deliver a fully leveraged, single-chip SoC Wi-Fi speaker solution. The DM870A reduces system BOM costs through integration of the system host MCU functions (using JB Host feature) and audio DSP functions (using JB DSP) along with 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed PHY and required audio and data interfaces. The reference platform provides a low-cost, flexible and scalable electronic design package that addresses the many complexities of bringing an AirPlay and DLNA network-enabled WiFi product to market. It also delivers a robust end user experience featuring JB Link easy network setup, JB Green automatic wake-up and fast-boot features, as well as increased Wi-Fi link robustness and stability featuring WMM (WiFi Multimedia standard) support and JB QoS unique RF robustness enhancements.

The new reference design integrates the main Wi-Fi subsystem including the DM870A processor on to a main board, eliminating the need for a separate module. The design also leverages the impressive power in the multi-core DM870A processor with JB Host and JB DSP features to eliminate the need for a separate host MCU and DSP. The result is the most highly-integrated, cost-effective, feature-rich, single-chip networked audio system platform on the market. This aggressive, system-level integration, along with many JB 3.0 feature enhancements, improves the end-user experience and Wi-Fi robustness to deliver a platform that sets a new standard in both price points and quality, enabling products with retail price points down to $129. The design provides a low-risk, low-cost launch pad for differentiated products where designers can add acoustic and ID expertise to create exciting and compelling new AirPlay and DLNA WiFi networked products.

JB3.0s comprehensive SDK offers improved application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools to further simplify product development and customization efforts when enabling these new features and cost-down integrations. Many of the new JB3.0 features can be leveraged in software changes, further extending the investment in existing product platforms. The SDK offers core libraries addressing higher software layers, middleware for media streaming, content access, navigation and system control, configuration files for remote control functions and more.