Hi-Fi/Professional Audio Semiconductor Applications News

Tensilica HiFi 2 Audio DSP Supports aacPlus by Dolby in Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus (DAB+) Decoder

Tensilica announced that it has added the aacPlus by Dolby for Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) decoder to its audio codec library for its Xtensa HiFi 2 Audio DSP. >>

NEW SHARC PROCESSORS PROVIDE THE INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST-PERFORMANCE FLOATING-POINT DSP

Analog Devices introduces a series of processors for automotive audio applications. Key features include hardware accelerators, increased on-chip SRAM, a high-speed DDR2 SDRAM external memory... >>

Cirrus Logic Announces Multichannel Surround Sound Audio DSP with Dolby Volume Technology

Cirrus Logic has launched the CS49DV8 audio DSP featuring Dolby Volume technology that delivers a solution to tame the loud commercials and elevate the TV listening experience. >>

Austria Microsystems' new analog switch AS1747 enhances audio quality

Austria Microsystems expanded its analog switch portfolio with the AS1747, a dual SPDT (single-pole/double-throw) low-voltage analog signal switch. >>

Cirrus Logic Announces 32-Bit DSP with Integrated Premium Audio Converters

Cirrus Logic has introduced an audio system-on-a-chip (SOC), the CS47048, targeting audio amplifier applications. It combines a 32-bit audio DSP, high performance multichannel audio codec and a... >>

Wolfson introduces world's highest performing ultra compact MEMS microphones bringing crystal clear recording to a range of portable consumer applications

Wolfson Microelectronics has announced the launch of the first devices in its new family of silicon microphones due for release over the next 12 months. >>

Cirrus Logic Digital-to-Analog Converter Cuts System Costs, Simplifies Consumer Electronics Designs

Cirrus Logic has introduced the CS4353 24-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The CS4353 is the third generation Cirrus Logic audio DAC with integrated 2V RMS line drivers and marks... >>

Cirrus Logic's CobraNet LE Offers Cost Effective CobraNet Solution For Wall, Ceiling Speakers

Cirrus Logic in conjunction with engineering and design services firm Attero Tech, have introduced CobraNet LE technology, a low-cost, stereo implementation of Cirrus Logic’s industry... >>

Fairchild Semiconductor Introduces High Performance, High-Power Complementary Pairs of Bipolar Junction Transistors

Fairchild Semiconductor brings audio equipment designers bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) that meet the performance needs of today’s home, music and commercial audio applications.... >>

Wolfson launches next generation ultra low power CODEC for portable devices.

Wolfson Microelectronics has announced the launch of its WM8903 CODEC - the first in the Company’s family of next generation of ultra low power audio devices. Packed with innovative new... >>

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS NEW AUDIO PROCESSOR WITH DIGITAL OUTPUT BRINGS GREATER PERFORMANCE FOR HIGHER FIDELITY IN CONSUMER AUDIO

Reinforcing its commitment to provide high-quality integrated circuits for consumer audio electronics, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NYSE: TXN] has announced a new addition to its line of... >>

Audio DSP kit from Freescale speeds and simplifies development on Symphony processors

Freescale Semiconductor has enhanced the power of Symphony audio DSPs with the release of Symphony Studio software and the Symphony SoundBite development kit, both now available. >>

IR Introduces Integrated and Protected Class D Audio Chipset for Small, High Performance Amplifiers

International Rectifier, has introduced a chipset featuring the new IRS2092 integrated audio driver IC with protected PWM switching and IR’s full complement of digital audio MOSFETs. The... >>

Wolfson Engineers the World's Best Sounding DAC

Wolfson Microelectronics has launched the WM8741, a new ultra high performance stereo DAC (digital analogue converter) for high-end audio applications. The innovative WM8741 reinforces... >>

National Semiconductor Expands High-Fidelity Family with New Rail-to-Rail and Current Feedback Operational Amplifiers

Further expanding its high-fidelity operational amplifier family, National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: NSM) today introduced a 5V rail-to-rail input and output (RRIO) and a 36V current... >>

National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's Lowest Distortion, High-Fidelity Audio Op Amps

National Semiconductor Corporation has introduced two LME™ families of high-fidelity audio operational amplifiers (op amps) that practically eliminate distortion, with total harmonic... >>

National Semiconductor's 200V Audio Power Amplifier Driver Eliminates More Than 25 Discrete Components, Provides Highest Power Per Square-Inch of Chassis Space

National Semiconductor Corporation has introduced an addition to its family of 200V power amplifier output stage drivers. The LME49810 is a single-chip 200V driver with integrated Baker Clamp... >>

TI DSPS BRING HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO INTO THE HOME WITH FIRST APPROVED DOLBY TRUEHD AND DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS DECODERS FOR AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS

Texas Instruments Incorporated has announced that its Aureus TM generation of audio digital signal processors (DSPs) is the first audio/video receiver (AVR) implementation approved for both... >>

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