develops mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) and systems to address the unique challenges embedded systems engineers face. Keterex combines its expertise in mixed-signal design, embedded firmware development, and electronic systems manufacturing to create innovative and affordable products for industrial consumer applications. The innovative product portfolio offered by Keterex includes the KX1400 Audio Playback IC, which plays pre-recorded 8KHz audio data and enables embedded systems designers to add voice prompts and sound effects to a design quickly and easily.