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News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) | Subject: TMS320DRM3xx
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 03 June 2005
Basebands expand digital radio coverage
Spurring the worldwide growth of digital radio, Texas Instruments and RadioScape have released the world's first chips and modules for the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) standard.
Spurring the worldwide growth of digital radio, Texas Instruments and RadioScape have released the world's first chips and modules for the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) standard TI is the first company to release an integrated digital baseband that supports both DRM and Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) standards, and RadioScape, using its innovative software defined digital radio approach, is the first company to announce a module supporting not only DRM, but also DAB, FM-RDS and analogue AM standards
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The TMS320DRM3xx family is based on TI's innovative digital signal processor (DSP) technology and RadioScape's unique software defined digital radio approach.
The DRM300 baseband supports DRM, whereas the single-chip DRM350 baseband supports DRM as well as DAB.
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With the DRM350 baseband, developers can create cost-effective DRM/DAB-based devices with a single chip.
New features, customised variants and modifications can be easily implemented on the programmable DSP architecture of the DRM300 and DRM350 chips, avoiding time-consuming and expensive hard-wired respins.
This flexibility also allows for future support of digital content playback, including MP3 and Windows Media Audio (WMA).
RadioScape's modules based on TI's DRM300 and DRM350 chips will be available from RadioScape and will support FM-RDS and AM in software.
The first of these is the RS500, which supplies all the necessary hardware and software to design and build receivers able to support any combination of DRM, DAB, FM-RDS and AM, cutting down significantly on the development time and resources needed from the manufacturer.
The modules enable manufacturers to begin immediate development of multistandard receivers, including table-top radios, CD boom boxes, micro hi-fis and tuners.
"It is impressive how quickly support for DRM has come from the technical community, including more than 75 broadcasters who have followed through on their promises to begin airing its content", said Peter Senger, Director of Distribution at Deutsche Welle and Chairman of the DRM Consortium.
"Although TI only joined the DRM Consortium last year, it already is the first company to provide silicon for this standard".
"Backed by a complete module developed by RadioScape, we expect OEMs will be able to provide DRM-capable receivers by the end of the year".
"We have been broadcasting for several months in DRM to both Germany and France and remain firmly committed to the development of the DRM technology", said Thomas Rabe, Chief Financial Officer at RTL Group.
"We continue to work closely with both TI and RadioScape to ensure a successful launch of a cost-effective DRM/DAB-capable radio receiver for the mass market later this year".
Pricing for both the DRM300 and DRM350 chips starts at $18 in sample quantities of 1000 or less and are expected to be available in Q3 2005.
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