WOLFSON Multi-Channel Analogue Signal Processor Simplifies Audio System Design
Two new multi-channel analogue signal processors, combining the functions of up to six separate components, were today introduced by Wolfson Microelectronics plc (LSE:WLF.L). The WM8580 and WM8581 provide a highly flexible system for routing and converting multiple audio paths and formats, significantly simplifying audio path design and making it ideal for LCD televisions, rewritable DVD systems, and AV receivers.
With high performance audio and world class S/PDIF jitter performance, the devices offer an ADC and multi-channel DAC, a 4:1 S/PDIF transceiver and a second audio interface for highly flexible audio signal routing.
The products are built around a high quality multi-channel audio CODEC – perfect for 5.1 and 7.1 audio output, or providing the multiple independent outputs such as Speaker, Line Out, Headphone and Auxilliary.
Both devices feature a two-channel ADC; the WM8580 integrates a six-channel DAC and theWM8581 an eight-channel DAC. To address new customer requirements, such as HDMI, data recovery, Memory Card recording and Surround Sound Processors, Wolfson has developed a second audio interface, which allows seamless digital connection to multiple DSPs and peripherals.
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