BridgeCo Processor and Software Chosen for Denon's New D-F103HR Mini Hi-Fi.Leading Audio Designer Picks BridgeCo Technology for Innovative Audio Convergence System that Combines Internet Access, Network Capability and Hard-Disk Drive LOS ANGELES -- BridgeCo Inc. (www.bridgeco.com), a leading provider of entertainment networking solutions, announced that Denon has selected BridgeCo's processor IC and software technology for Denon's new D-F103HR Mini Hi-Fi. The D-F103HR is a highly innovative audio system that combines home networking connectivity, audio file decompression and playback capabilities, and Internet access into a compact, bookshelf Hi-Fi that includes a CD player and an internal a hard disk drive (HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive ) for audio track storage. "The D-F103HR was conceived as the ultimate convergence audio system," according to Hirofumi Ichikawa, President of Denon Brand Company. "Today's consumer wants to play audio from the Internet and from their home computer over a home network. They want to rip and store CD tracks on a local HDD, and they want to transfer tracks between their audio system and PC. The D-F103HR gives the user the ultimate flexibility to source, transfer and share audio tracks between all of their networked devices in multiple ways. Denon naturally turned to BridgeCo to help enable all of these network functions Co their proven designs are already being used in several successful Denon products." A world leader in the manufacture of the highest quality audio, audio/video, and software products, Denon has a long history of technical innovations. In addition to the just-released D-F103HR mini Hi-Fi, Denon's award-winning AVR-5805 also uses embedded BridgeCo technology for its home networking capabilities. BridgeCo processors and software can also be found in Denon's DVD-5910 DVD player and in the company's AVR-4306 A/V receiver. The D-F103HR can rip and store CD tracks in WAV or WMA (Windows Media Audio) An audio compression method from Microsoft. Known originally as MSAudio, this proprietary format competes with the MP3 and AAC methods. WMA encodes rapidly and is known to be especially effective at low bit rates. formats on its internal HDD, which has a capacity of 10,000 songs in standard mode, 7,000 songs in high sound quality mode, or 900 songs in linear PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. format. Fully DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) A coalition of computer and consumer electronics companies that was formed to ensure interoperability in home networks. [TM] compliant, the D-F103HR can connect via your home network to computers or residential gateways. The system can stream and playback MP3, WAV or WMA files directly from the Internet or from computers. And the system can also tune and play Internet radio stations from services like vTuner. User's can backup computer audio collections on the D-F103HR, and they can also play songs directly from portable music players and memory sticks through the USB port. The D-F103HR is a complete mini Hi-Fi system that comes standard with a CD player, amp and two speakers. It is currently being sold through retail outlets in Japan and Europe. "Denon is a recognized leader in audio innovation," said BridgeCo CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Gene Sheridan. "Their new D-F103HR bookshelf system is a stunning example of interoperability and connectivity. Never before have so many playback, format and interface options been packed into a mini Hi-Fi. BridgeCo is pleased that Denon has chosen us once again as their source for audio networking technology." BridgeCo Processor and Firmware Technology BridgeCo offers a complete networking reference design that includes a proprietary ARM-based DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive processor, a RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. (real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. ) and a proprietary application software stack. The BridgeCo processor interfaces directly to 802.11/Wi-Fi[R], HomePlug[TM] powerline, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and Ethernet PHY See physical layer and physical. chips, and it drives both digital and analog outputs that connect directly to any audio system. The processor/firmware combination handles TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. and USB protocols; MP3, M3U, PLS, VORBIS, WMA-9, AAC and other digital audio file formats, MMS and MP3 audio streaming, Microsoft Windows Media DRM for Network Devices copy protection and many other popular digital rights management (DRM) encryption/decryption processing and authentication; and UPnP, IR and LCD control functions. About BridgeCo BridgeCo, a digital entertainment networking pioneer, offers the world's most comprehensive, cost-effective and highly integrated processor and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are used in a wide range of innovative and legacy products produced by the multi-billion dollar global consumer electronics industry, including digital media players, audio adapters, AVRs, musical instruments and breakout boxes. Its silicon and middleware platforms were among the first anywhere to be DLNA[TM] CERTIFIED, and its solutions are used by leading consumer electronics manufacturers worldwide. Using BridgeCo's processor and bundled software, OEMs can offer stand-alone media network products, or embed networking capabilities directly into consumer products, at competitive retail price points. The company also offers market-leading solutions for FireWire[TM] audio interface systems used by musicians and other content creators. BridgeCo is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company with headquarters in Los Angeles, California and operations in Zurich, Switzerland. Its key investors include Advent Venture Partners, Benchmark Capital, Cipio Partners (formerly Infineon Ventures), Earlybird Venture Capital, Fidelity Ventures, Intel Capital and Wellington Partners. All trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion