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DGAP-News: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.: Dialog Semiconductor announces Sony as firstaudio customer, establishes market leadership in ultra low power audio codecs


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16.11.2010 07:45


Sony adopts Dialog's DA7211 audio codec technology for portable platforms; includes recently launched series of ICRecorders

Kirchheim/Teck, Germany 16November 2010 - Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated innovative power management semiconductor solutions, has announced its DA7211 audio IC has been adopted by Sony.

The DA7211 is the industry's lowest power audio codec. The first Sony consumer device to benefit from Dialog's audio technology is the new series of compact digital recorders. Sony has already launched this high end IC recorder product series.

'Validation of our new audio technology through these design wins at Sony, a premier globally recognised consumer brand, represents an important milestone for Dialog,' commented Udo Kratz, vice president and general manager for audio and power management at Dialog: 'The DA7211 delivers the ultimate mix of high performance audio with ultra low power consumption allowing Sony to extend the battery lifetime and playback time of their newseries of IC Recorders. With our first audio products only released in the last 12 months, we are proud of this early success with Sony,' concluded Kratz.

Sony's latest IC recorders incorporate Sony's proprietary and advanced S-Mic recording technology with dual A/D converters included for wider dynamic range and improved signal to noise ratio (SNR).
The DA7211 comes with a simple to use interface and general purpose filter, which enables manufacturers to optimise the output signal for small on board speakers and enclosures, delivering even complex 3D spatial effects. The 3x3mm chip has the lowest quiescent power consumption in its class.
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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.

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 motor 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 2009, it recorded $218 million in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It has approximately 380 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange.





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

For editorial enquiries:

Rob Ashwell, Publitek Limited, 18 Brock Street, Bath, BA1 2LW, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1225 470 000
E-mail: rob.ashwell @publitek.com
Web: www.publitek.com




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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
Indices:      TecDAX
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