Cadence teams up with ADI to develop the SHARC-FX automotive audio processor, combining AI and DSP on a single 16nm chip
The ADSP-SC84x/2184x platform uses Tensilica DSP architecture to power smart audio systems, AI noise cancellation, and in-car voice assistants for the software-defined vehicle era
By Techhaus Thailand · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Key point — Cadence and ADI developed the ADSP-SC84x/2184x chip with a 16nm SHARC-FX core, combining DSP with AI/ML on a single chip for automotive sound.
Why it matters — As cars increasingly rely on voice assistants and per-seat sound, offloading audio workloads to a dedicated chip reduces the load on the main CPU handling the operating system and vehicle functions — a key architectural approach for SDVs.
Worth watching — Which automakers adopt this chip, and the actual production timeline, neither of which has been disclosed yet.
Source: Techhaus Thailand
