Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and Retune DSP announced that Retune DSP's multi-microphone beamforming and echo cancellation technology has been ported and optimized to Cadence® Tensilica® HiFi DSPs for Audio/Voice/Speech. Optimized DSPs such as the Tensilica HiFi DSP that are efficient, low power and high performance are well suited for voice-processing applications. Retune DSP is part of the growing ecosystem of Tensilica partners who have ported their software to the HiFi architecture, enabling semiconductor companies and systems OEMs to get up and running quickly. Retune DSP's Voice Seeker and All Ears audio front ends leverage Retune DSP's unique beamforming technology that supports adaptive near-field and far-field beamforming for configurations from two to nine or more microphones. This delivers improved signal-to-noise ratios and provides superior voice control performance, significantly improved speech intelligibility and much better overall user experiences. These solutions are ideal for applications that require best-in-class voice control or communication, including mobile phones, smart TVs, mobile and gaming headsets, digital assistants, robotics and automotive hands free. Tensilica HiFi DSPs are the most widely licensed audio/voice/speech processors, with support for over 200 proven software packages and more than 80 software partners in the Tensilica Xtensions™ partner program. More than 75 top-tier semiconductor companies and system OEMs have selected Tensilica HiFi DSPs for their audio, voice and speech products.