Freescale debuts multi-core audio DSP to support high definition audio standards

Freescale debuts multi-core audio DSP to support high definition audio standards

Freescale Semiconductor has unveiled two digital signal processing (DSP) chips designed to support multiple high definition (HD) audio standards. The Symphony DSP56720 and DSP56721 dual-core DSPs represent the first offerings in a family of multi-core 24-bit audio processors from Freescale, further broadening the company's expansive audio portfolio.

First in Symphony family of multi-core DSPs delivers high performance, large memory in single-chip audio solution supporting Blu-Ray, HD-DVD and more

The new DSPs are being introduced in anticipation of the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where Freescale's semiconductor platforms are driving many of the advanced audio, video and cellular products on the floor.

“With the introduction of our first multi-core audio DSPs, Freescale is expanding our award-winning Symphony DSP portfolio for home entertainment, automotive and professional audio applications,” said Berardino Baratta, general manager, Multimedia Applications Division at Freescale. “The performance demands of audio have increased exponentially over the past five years, and we believe this new line of multi-core DSPs will drive next generation products that provide unprecedented user experiences, such as Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players, A/V receivers, guitar amplifiers and more.”