ADNC - Audience, Inc.

Audience, Inc. (ADNC) was a fabless semiconductor company that designed and manufactured advanced audio and voice processors for mobile devices, consumer electronics, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2000 and was headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Audience's flagship technology was its intelligent voice and audio processors, which enabled clearer communication and enhanced audio experiences for users of mobile devices, headphones, and other consumer electronics products. The company's technology used advanced algorithms and machine learning to filter out background noise and improve sound quality, making it a valuable component for many leading smartphone manufacturers.

In addition to its core business of producing audio and voice processors, Audience also developed sensor technologies, such as motion and gesture recognition sensors, that were integrated into mobile devices and other products.

In 2018, the company was acquired by Knowles Corporation, a leading manufacturer of audio and electronics components. The acquisition expanded Knowles' product portfolio and capabilities in the growing market for voice and audio processing technology.

As of its acquisition in 2018, Audience, Inc. had a market capitalization of approximately $350 million. The company's technologies have been used in a wide range of consumer electronics products, and its innovative solutions have contributed to the advancement of the audio and voice processing industry.