Codec adds peripherals to Intel cellular design

Wolfson Microelectronics is to provide high quality audio and peripheral functions for the Intel PXA262 cellular phone reference design, announced at the 3GSM World Congress.

Wolfson Microelectronics is to provide high quality audio and peripheral functions for the Intel PXA262 cellular phone reference design, announced at the 3GSM World Congress.

"Our work with Intel to add a multimedia grade audio experience and other features to their reference design demonstrates both our ability to support industry leading platforms, as well as the technical superiority of our high performance codec devices", said Julian Hayes, Vice President, Marketing, Wolfson Microelectronics.

"The Wolfson WM9712L codec complements Intel PXA262 processors to provide an enhanced multimedia audio user experience", said Mark Casey, director of product marketing for Intel's PCA components group.

"The codec is a highly functional audio companion for the next generation of cellular phones based on Intel's Xscale processors.

"As a result of the collaboration, Intel is to include the Wolfson WM9712L codec in its reference design.

The WM9712L is part of a family of products with functions aimed at the growing market for multi media mobile equipment, and connects directly to Intel's XScale processors.

In addition to support during development, Wolfson provided Intel with hardware and software drivers to enable the shortest time to market.

The WM9712L provides a hi-fi stereo codec, audio signal processing and mixing with a comprehensive touch screen controller.

The design has been optimised to remove processor-intensive routines from the applications processor, minimise board space and reduce power.

This combination of features allows full integration of the human interfaces in the most efficient way.

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