Wolfson launches next generation ultra low power CODEC for portable devices.
Wolfson announces the launch of its WM8903 CODEC – the first in the Company’s family of next generation of ultra low power audio devices. The WM8903 is designed to extend playback time for audio enabled portable devices, such as portable media players, multimedia handsets and handheld gaming systems. WM8903 enables portable device designers to extend audio playback time up to 40 hours.
The WM8903 ultra low power CODEC delivers Wolfson high performance audio and low power consumption in an ultra slim, low profile form factor to meet the demanding needs of today’s multimedia portable devices. The WM8903 enables designers to push product design boundaries and develop compelling, highly differentiated end products.
The WM8903 features Wolfson’s new SmartDAC technology, a unique low power DAC capacitor switching architecture. This enables DAC to headphone power consumption of just 4.4mW and includes a capability for programmable “performance vs. power” profiles, allowing system designers to optimise for each usage scenario, such as docked or on the move.
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