Dialog Semiconductor Plc. / Product Launch
08.10.2009
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127th AES Convention
9-12 October 2009
New York, NY
Dialog Semiconductor - Stand 865
Dialog Semiconductor unveils standalone Class-G audio codec with
industry-leading 2.5mW consumption
Tiny 3x3mm footprint features a programmable filter engine to optimise
headphone and speaker response to be demonstrated this week at the 127th
AES Convention in New York
Kirchheim/Teck, 8th October 2009 - Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a
leading provider of highly integrated innovative Power Management
Semiconductor solutions, today announced the DA7210, a high performance
Class G audio codec that incorporates the industry's first onboard general
purpose filter (GPF). The filter is a configurable signal processing
engine that enables fine-tuning and optimisation of the output signal for
small speakers and enclosures. Its integration saves design time, board
space and cost.
The DA7210 includes a true-ground, capacitor-less headphone driver which
helps improve bass response. It features the industry's lowest quiescent
headphone playback power consumption at 2.5mW and only 5mW operating power
under listening conditions. This combination extends battery life
significantly in low power digital portable audio products such as smart
phones, personal media players, multimedia handsets and personal navigation
devices.
DA7210 delivers 40mW output into 16 Ohm headphones. It uses output signal
envelope tracking across multiple pre-defined levels for true ground
operation and features an integrated PLL for sample rate flexibility. The
device operates down to 1.8V simplifying digital processor interfacing.
The GPF enables onboard signal tailoring and performance tuning without
degradation or loss of sound quality, and removes the need for a dedicated
external DSP.
'With the introduction of the DA7210 Dialog has significantly eased the
portable audio design process for portable applications without sacrificing
sound quality. By incorporating a GPF on the codec we have not only
offloaded these tasks from the processor, we have significantly lowered the
cost and power consumption when compared with traditional solutions that
require an external DSP,' said Mark Jacob, director of marketing at Dialog
Semiconductor. 'The DA7210 delivers the ultimate mix of high performance
audio, ultra low power consumption, and reduced system design complexity.'
Traditional low power audio codecs rely on sophisticated external DSP
devices running proprietary algorithms for audio enhancement or more
complex noise suppression functions. Dialog's integral GPF comprises eight
programmable bi-quad sections delivering flexible DSP processing
functionality within the codec device itself. The audio signal sent to the
speakers can be tailored for optimum response without modifying the host
processor software. In addition to output tailoring, the GPF can be used
for equalisation and notch filtering, for example, enabling the noise from
camera zoom motors to be attenuated and other audio enhancements including
3D spatial effects.
The DA7210 features stereo playback/record, high signal-to-noise ratio
(100dB DAC and 95dB ADC), a 24-bit sample rate up to 96kHz and an integral
I2C/PCM interface. It includes differential stereo microphone amplifiers.
It is packaged in a 0.4mm-pitch QFN or CSP package with a 0.5mm-pitch CSP
option (named the DA7211).
Engineering samples will be available from November 2009 with volume
production delivery from Q1 of 2010.
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For further information and reader enquiries:
Birgit Hummel, Dialog Semiconductor, Neue Strasse 95, D-73230
Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern, Germany.
Tel: +49 7021 805 412
Fax: +49 7021 805 200
E-mail: birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
Web: www.dialog-semiconductor.com
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Note to editors:
Dialog Semiconductor creates energy-efficient, highly integrated,
mixed-signal circuits optimised for personal mobile, lighting & display and
automotive applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic support,
world-class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established
business partner. Customers with a significant contribution to revenue
include Sony-Ericsson, Apple, Bosch and TridonicAtco.
With its unique focus and expertise in system power management, Dialog
brings decades of experience to the rapid development of integrated
circuits for power management, audio, display processing and control.
Dialog's processor companion chips are essential for enhancing both the
performance of hand-held products and the consumers' multimedia experience.
With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a fabless business
model.
Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered near Stuttgart with a global
sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In 2008, it had more than $160
million in revenue and was the fastest growing European public
semiconductor company, achieving a growth rate of more than 85%. It
currently has approximately 300 employees. The company is listed on the
Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange.
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Language: English
Company: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Tower Bridge House, St. Katharine's Way
E1W 1AA London
Großbritannien
Phone: +49 7021 805-412
Fax: +49 7021 805-200
E-mail: birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
Internet: www.diasemi.com
ISIN: GB0059822006
WKN: 927200
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Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, München, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg
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