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Intersil’s D2Audio® Demonstrates Superior Performance of Fourth Generation Digital Audio Engine (DAE-4) at CES 2009
INTERNATIONAL CES, Las Vegas, NV, January 8, 2009 Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, today announced the demonstration and sampling of D2Audios D2-41X58-LR. This family of devices using D2Audios fourth generation Digital Audio Engine (DAE-4) exceeds previous superior sound quality standards, while its amazing low cost makes it perfect for high volume applications such as TVs, personal media players, cell phone docking stations, media PCs, gaming PCs, and multimedia platforms.
Consumers have always wanted high quality sound from low cost audio products, said Skip Taylor, PhD., Director of D2Audio Technology for Intersil. Now products using the DAE-4 can enjoy a more realistic and immersive audio experience. Imagine home theater-like sound quality coming from your home living-room audio products. Consumers will love it.
Well known in the audio industry for superior audio quality, Intersils D2Audio devices feature an even higher level of audio quality in the new DAE-4, deriving its superior audio performance from proven D2Audio technology. DAE-4 improvements include an even greater Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of >105 dB and Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise (THD + N) performance of <0.1%.
The new low-cost 5-channel DAE-4 also features Advanced Audio Processing Support and D2Audio SoundSuite Enhancements, providing users with a more immersive audio experience. This includes the sensation of an expanded audio sound field, the clarity of focused center-channel dialog and spoken content, and the extended low-frequencies expected in explosions and other special effects. Customers audio products using the DAE-4s integrated Loudspeaker Compensation can also achieve higher sound quality from low cost speakers despite the constraints levied by todays elegant cosmetic designs and the dictated use of inexpensive speakers.
Earlier DAE audio solutions focused on delivering exceptional sound quality for mid-level and higher-end audio products, but through cost-effective optimization and the implementation of new proprietary technology, Intersils D2Audio is able to offer the advanced 5-channel DAE-4 at about half the cost of previous, higher-end ICs.
The superior flexibility of the DAE-4 simplifies new product development by integrating the I2S, S/PDIF Digital Inputs, high-performance Class-D amplifier and DAC Outputs. The DAE-4 supports multiple amplifier output configurations, including Stereo, 2.1-channel, Bi-Amp, 4-channel and Amplifier/DAC combinations.
Pricing and Availability
Samples of the D2-41X58-LR are available by contacting your Intersil sales representative. Projected price upon release is $1.75 at 10,000 piece quantities.
For more information on the DAE-4, reference designs and product development contact Skip Taylor at skip@intersil.com
Note to editors: To view a high-resolution downloadable photo of the D2-41X58-LR, visit Intersils photo room at: http://www.intersil.com/pressroom/photoarchives.asp.
About Intersils D2Audio Products
Intersils D2Audio makes the world's only Intelligent Digital Amplifier. The
patented technology is powered by the Digital Audio Engine (DAE) to deliver an
immersive audio experience with incredible flexibility. Its unique intelligence
actively "listens" with the world's only all-digital feedback technology to
optimize the amplifier's sound. The advanced feedback technology delivers
outstanding quality even with inexpensive power supplies or in harsh
environments. D2Audio's powerful PWM ICs are also highly customizable and are
supported with a series of reference designs to allow manufacturers to add their
distinct sound and unique features through the on-chip DSP capability. D2Audio
amplifiers can be found inside powerful consumer, commercial, professional and
automotive audio equipment.
Intersil Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors. The Company's products address some of the industry's fastest growing markets, such as, flat panel displays, cell phones, other handheld systems, and notebooks. Intersil’s product families address power management functions and analog signal processing functions. Intersil products include ICs for battery management, hot-swap and hot-plug controllers, linear regulators, power sequencers, supervisory ICs, bridge drivers,PWM controllers, switching DC/DC regulators, Zilker Labs Digital Power ICs and power MOSFET drivers; optical storage laser diode drivers; DSL line drivers;D2Audio products;video and high-performanceoperational amplifiers;high-speed data converters; interface ICs; analog switches and multiplexers; crosspoint switches; voice-over-IP devices; and ICs formilitary, space and radiation-hardened applications. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the Company's web site and career page at www.intersil.com.
