Technology: Licensing Program

EtherSound technology is available to audio manufacturers via a licensing program conducted by Digigram, owner and supplier of the technology.

There are no fees of any kind associated with using EtherSound technology that is found in finished good products. Only manufacturers and developers of finished goods wishing to embed the technology into their products must pay the Licensing fees.

The EtherSound licensing scheme offers multiple levels. In each case the licensee gets access to technology specifications and the full package of software development tools.

• Entry level: Hardware modules may be purchased from Digigram or authorized implementors. The possibility of customization by Digigram or authorized implementers exists.
• Advanced level: Manufacture Only Intellectual Property (MOIP) includes access to reference designs (schematic and bill of materials) and FPGA binary file. Reference designs and FPGA binary file may be customized by authorized implementors. Hardware manufacturing may be subcontracted.
• Developer level: Design and Manufacture Intellectual Property (DMIP) includes access to reference designs and FPGA source code (except EtherSound kernel provided as an object file). Reference designs may be customized by the licensee or authorized implementors. Hardware and/or software design may be subcontracted.

At all levels, the licensees may be assisted by Authorized EtherSound Implementors to accelerate the development process and limit development investment. These services are especially interesting for Entry Level licensees who want to bring their EtherSound-enabled products very quickly to the market.

Click here to learn more about Authorized EtherSound Implementors.

EtherSound Evaluation Kit

Audio equipment manufacturers may purchase the EtherSound Evaluation Kit offering a ready-to-use platform for testing and evaluating EtherSound technology.

An initial licensing fee is due upon agreement signature. Royalties are based on a per product and per channel basis with a strong advantage for high channel count devices.

Digigram has a 20-year track record of successful relationships with a 100+ OEM development partners and a highly trained international OEM support team.

If you want to become an EtherSound licensee, please contact Digigram