Edinburgh, UK, January 14th 2010 – Wolfson Microelectronics (LSE:WLF.L), today announces the introduction of the WM8595, a world-leading multi-channel audio codec, designed to offer a complete high performance audio solution in an ultra thin package for consumer products, including high definition digital televisions, DVD recorders and Blu-ray players.
The WM8595 is a new addition to Wolfson’s Pure Sound audio portfolio and features flexible routing options, six stereo input selectors and two stereo output selectors, as well as both digital and analog volume control. Based around one 24-bit high-performance ADC and two 24-bit high-performance DACs, this comprehensive 2 Vrms audio codec also features channel selection and clocking options to address the audio requirements of leading consumer applications.
The WM8595 provides superior DAC audio performance of 100 dB SNR, -87 dB THD typical, with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz to 192 kHz, and ADC audio performance of 96 dB SNR, -80 dB THD typical, with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz to 96 kHz. Its digital multiplexer interfaces with multiple digital sources, such as DSP, HDMI or a memory card, and it also features a two-wire or three-wire serial control interface with ‘read back’ and hardware reset, mute and emergency shutdown pins.
Barry Paterson, Wolfson’s Director of Engineering for High Performance Audio, said “The WM8595 represents a complete high-performance solution, delivering world-leading audio performance with flexible routing options and channel selection, making it well suited for the world’s leading digital consumer applications.”
Price and Availability
The WM8595 is available for sampling now in a 48-pin QFN package. In 1K quantities, the WM8595 is priced at $2.81. WM8595 customer evaluation boards are available to aid device evaluation and development.
About Wolfson Microelectronics
Wolfson Microelectronics plc is a global leader in the supply of high performance, mixed-signal semiconductor solutions to the consumer electronics market. In the home, in the office and on the move, Wolfson’s innovative technology can be found at the heart of the world’s leading digital consumer goods, including premier hi-fi equipment, mobile phones, mp3 players, flat panel TVs, digital still cameras and portable navigation devices.
Wolfson is committed to the design and supply of ground-breaking products, including ultra low power and high performance audio devices, silicon microphones, power management IC’s and noise cancellation solutions, all of which come together in the Wolfson AudioPlus™ portfolio. This rich portfolio allows Wolfson’s global customers to better differentiate their digital consumer products and create whole new end-user experiences.
Wolfson has blended together many of its successful audio components to develop an architecture-defining family of mixed-signal hub solutions. These feature-rich hubs deliver world-class audio performance, significantly enhance battery life, provide longer music playback time, and offer more end-user features at a lower total cost – all of this whilst enabling designers to optimally manage the complex world of multiple concurrent use cases.
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