DALLAS, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments
Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced audio codecs and
digital-to-analog converters (DACs) for eBooks, mobile Internet
devices and portable navigation devices. The highly integrated
codecs (TLV320AIC3100, TLV320AIC3110, TLV320AIC3111, TLV320AIC3120)
and DACs (TLV320DAC3101, TLV320DAC3100, TLV320DAC3120) reduce
component count and system cost compared to discrete
implementations and support enhanced audio features to improve the
consumer's listening experience. In addition, the devices are
pin-to-pin and software compatible, reducing hardware and software
development to accelerate time-to-market. Order samples of the
codecs at www.ti.com/tlv320aic3100-pr and the DACs at
www.ti.com/tlv320dac3101-pr.
Key features and benefits of the codecs and DACs
- The devices integrate Class-D speaker amplifiers with up to 2.5
W of output power, eliminating the need for multiple resistors and
capacitors between the codec and speaker amp for reduced component
count and system cost when compared to discrete
implementations.
- Pin-to-pin and software compatibility make it easy for
manufacturers to develop a common product platform that can
generate multiple differentiated end products without having to
invest engineering resources to redesign the board or software
drivers.
- The products support analog and digital
microphones. Customers using digital microphones in
conjunction with these devices can achieve up to 10-dB or greater
system-level noise immunity versus competitive solutions, critical
for a high quality audio experience in portable designs.
- The new devices enable designers to implement enhanced audio
features: 3D to increase the spatial sweet spot of compact
consumer electronics products; dynamic range compression to
automatically adjust the audio to the desired loudness range while
protecting the speaker and preventing clipping and distortion; and
multiple biquads to equalize the speaker or microphone. In
addition, the TLV320AIC3111, TLV320AIC3120 and TLV320DAC3120
integrate a fully programmable miniDSP with up to 50 MIPS, allowing
users to write custom algorithms to further differentiate their
devices.
- Part of TI's complete system solution for eBooks including
applications processors and wireless connectivity, display, power
and battery management integrated circuits (ICs).
Availability and pricing
The audio codecs and DACs are available today in 32-pin QFN
packages. Suggested resale pricing in 1,000 unit quantities is
$1.95 (TLV320AIC3100), $2.25 (TLV320AIC3110), $2.95 (TLV320AIC3111), $2.25 (TLV320AIC3120), $1.75 (TLV320DAC3101), $1.45 (TLV320DAC3100), $1.75
(TLV320DAC3120).
Find out more about TI's audio portfolio:
- Order samples: www.ti.com/tlv320aic3100-pr and
www.ti.com/tlv320dac3101-pr.
- View the eBook system block diagram: www.ti.com/ebook.
- Ask questions and help solve problems with fellow audio
engineers on the TI E2E™ Community: www.ti.com/audioforum-pr.
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