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News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2006-) | Subject: PCM3793 and PCM3794
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 September 2006
Codecs balance power and performance
Stereo audio codecs suit battery-operated applications, including digital still cameras and portable media players.
Texas Instruments has introduced two new stereo audio codecs for battery-operated applications, including digital still cameras and portable media players Designed to extend battery life by lowering power consumption, the PCM3793 and PCM3794 audio codecs offer outstanding 7mW playback with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 93dB
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 6 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The efficiency of TI's Class-D amplifiers makes them critical to the success of any battery-powered audio system", said Susie Inouye, Analyst, Databeans.
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"TI provides not only low power and noise, but also the value-added features manufacturers need to drive down system costs".
TI's PCM379x codecs offer key features that meet the specific needs of portable consumer audio OEMs, including a notch filter with programmable centre frequencies, tone control and 3D enhancement.
An on-chip, digital audio processor keeps signal processing in the digital domain, giving OEMs more control, lower noise and better power efficiency.
The PCM379x codecs also can be operated with only one power supply, whereas other codecs require an additional power supply for analogue and digital circuitry.
An integrated cap-less headphone driver reduces external component count and increases bass frequency response.
PCM379x audio codecs support standard interfaces for audio (I2S, L-R justified, DSP) and control (I2C, SPI), as well as multiple single-ended and differential inputs and outputs (six inputs for both, with five outputs for the PCM3793 and three for the PCM3794).
Additionally, inputs are selectable, and outputs can be mixed, giving designers control over a wide range of applications.
"With exceptionally low playback power and integrated features in the PCM379x codecs, TI has struck the optimal balance of power and performance that our customers require", said Greg Davis, High Performance Portable Audio Marketing Manager, Texas Instruments.
"For instance, it's exciting that we can help enable features, such as zooming while recording video on a digital still camera".
"Additionally, these devices integrate equalisation and audio effects that can be helpful for portable media players".
The PCM3793 and PCM3794 stereo audio codecs are sampling now and is expected to be in production in September 2006.
Both are packaged in a standard 32-pin 5 x 5mm QFN package.
Pricing for the PCM3793 is $4.50 and the PCM3794 is $4.25 each in quantities of 1000 units.
A turnkey evaluation module is expected to be available in October 2006 that includes a PC-based interface for easily programming PCM379x devices.
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