Burr-Brown Introduces Low-Cost, 24-Bit, 96kHz Audio DAC for DVD Applications.TUCSON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1999-- Burr-Brown Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BBRC) today announced the low cost PCM1744, a general purpose audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC See D/A converter and discretionary access control. DAC - Digital to Analog Converter ) offering 24-bit, 96kHz performance at an unmatched price for use in high volume, mass market consumer audio applications. The outstanding price/performance of the PCM1744 is ideal for low-cost DVD/CD audio applications, as well as set-top boxes, HDTV systems, and MP-3 players. "This device is developed specifically for low cost consumer audio systems, such as DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , that require 24-bit, 96kHz performance at an ultra low price," said Mike Centorino, audio product marketing manager at Burr-Brown. The PCM1744 features an on-board 8x digital interpolation interpolation In mathematics, estimation of a value between two known data points. A simple example is calculating the mean (see mean, median, and mode) of two population counts made 10 years apart to estimate the population in the fifth year. filter with optional digital de-emphasis at 44.1kHz. The device accepts 24-bit digital audio data with sampling frequencies up to 96kHz. It operates from a single +5V power supply and offers 95dB dynamic range and -84dB THD+N THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (Total Harmonic Distortion The total harmonic distortion, or THD, of a signal is a measurement of the harmonic distortion present and is defined as the ratio of the sum of the powers of all harmonic components to the power of the fundamental. + Noise). The 24-bit PCM1744 is pin-for-pin compatible with Burr-Brown's existing 18-bit PCM1733 and 16-bit PCM1725. The PCM1744 is priced from $1.95 in 1,000 piece quantities and packaged in a small 14-lead SOIC. Delivery is from stock. About Burr-Brown Burr-Brown Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of precision linear, data conversion and mixed signal integrated circuits. These products address applications in communications, industrial control, instrumentation, consumer electronics, and personal computer systems. For product information, visit http://www.burr-brown.com/. For additional information, call Joe Engle at 800/548-6132 or e-mail engle_joe@burr-brown.com. |
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