TI Leads Next Evolution Of PORTABLE AUDIO Market With The First HDD-Based XM CONNECT AND PLAY Reference Design

TI Leads Next Evolution Of PORTABLE AUDIO Market With The First HDD-Based XM CONNECT AND PLAY Reference Design

Texas Instruments Incorporated has announced that its TMS320DA295 reference design is the first hard disk drive (HDD)-based architecture to support XM's Connect and Play technology for portable audio applications, including MP3 players and portable audio jukeboxes.

Extension to DA295 Reference Design Brings XM Satellite Radio to Consumers' Shirt Pockets

Utilizing the recently announced XM Connect and Play Passport platform, TI's reference design and appropriate low cost accessories transform any MP3 player into a live XM radio in the car, home and pedestrian environments. Furthermore, end users can download XM's rich content in a time shifting mode.  (See www.ti.com/portableaudio9.)

“Satellite radio is of great interest to consumers and a booming opportunity,” said Chris Schairbaum, Portable Audio and Infotainment business manager from Texas Instruments. “Adding XM Connect and Play is a natural next step in the evolution of portable digital audio players, giving consumers access to an important and compelling source of content. XM Connect and Play Passport will prove to be abe a key differentiating feature among next generation portable audio players.”