Chipidea Introduces Industry's First Class D Audio Driver IP for Portable Consumer Applications
10 December 2007 - 10:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Low-Power Design Optimized to Extend Battery Life in System-on-Chip
Designs Down to 65nm Process Node LISBON, Portugal, Dec. 10
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chipidea, the Analog Business Group of
MIPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIPS), today introduced the
industry's first Class D Audio Driver intellectual property (IP)
specifically designed for system-on-chip (SoC) devices manufactured
in process nodes down to 65nm. Chipidea's analog/mixed-signal Class
D Audio Driver IP addresses the explosive growth of markets for
portable consumer audio devices including MP3 players, smart phones
with integrated audio capability, handheld GPS systems and others
where the requisite integrated audio feature set and demand for
extended battery life continue to challenge both IC designers and
end-product manufacturers. Offering energy-efficient audio
amplification, Class D amplifiers were previously used primarily in
large electronic devices including televisions and stationary audio
amplifiers. According to research firm Gartner, Inc., the market
for Class D amplifiers will register a compound annual growth rate
of 15.6% from 2006 to 2011, rising from $334 million to $688
million. This growth will be driven largely by increased usage in
portable equipment and space-constrained consumer electronics.
Based on this increasing demand, Chipidea identified these devices
as a market opportunity for advanced SoC designs in the portable
audio space. Chipidea leveraged its proven expertise in
analog/mixed-signal IP for mobile audio applications to develop the
new IP, helping to drive broader usage of the Class D architecture
in emerging portable consumer applications. "Because of its
integration capability, Chipidea's Class D Audio Driver IP offers
extended flexibility for designers of today's advanced SoCs," said
Joao Risques, audio product line manager of Chipidea's Audio and
Power Solutions Division. "Depending on their integration
challenges, customers can implement the IP as a standalone function
or as part of an audio subsystem that can be integrated into a
stereo DAC or a complete stereo audio codec. The IP is particularly
well-suited for loudspeaker and headset loads, as well as line-type
loads, which may ultimately serve as the basis for the next
generation of Chipidea audio codecs." Chipidea's Class D Audio
Driver IP is optimized for low power consumption and longer battery
life for a wide array of consumer devices. It delivers a
high-quality audio experience and high performance with low risk.
The integrated two-channel stereo audio driver features 1W over 4
ohm with THD
Mips Technologies, Inc. (MM) (NASDAQ:MIPS)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2024 to Jul 2024
Mips Technologies, Inc. (MM) (NASDAQ:MIPS)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2023 to Jul 2024
Real-Time news about Mips Technologies, Inc. (MM) (NASDAQ): 0 recent articles
More Mips Technologies (MM) News Articles