Flash announcement
Dolphin Integration today announces the launch of its new range of embedded codecs
Grenoble, France, February 2nd, 2009
Helium is a family of audio Virtual Components combining the
best solutions for low power consumption and Density while offering high
audio resolution for portable applications.
Optimization of the performances depending on usage conditions is
made feasible in Helium thanks to the availability of two innovative
operating modes: a "nomad" mode, enabling low power operation for the
longest music playback with stereo headphones, and a "dock" mode for an optimized output signal to drive resident external speakers.
"The concept is really simple", explains Hélène Colin, Audio Product
Line Manager, "When listening to the MP3 player, the needed output power
is far below the full-scale level required for driving external speakers.
The Nomad mode reduces power consumption for typical listening power
levels, while providing a very low noise floor, thus delivering a high
audio quality.
Moreover Helium requires a simple application schematic for reducing the
number of external components on PCB (lower Bill-of-Material) and its
high density also reduces silicon costs.
Already available: the Digital to Analog Converter Helium DAC in SMIC
0.11 um process.
For more information about the Helium DAC, click here or contact
Hélène COLIN jazz@dolphin.fr
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