D2Audio's Intelligent Digital Amplifiers Featured in the New AMD LIVE!(TM) Home Cinema.D2Audio PC-Compatible Audio Amplifier Technology is a Key Component in AMD's New Class of Convergence-Oriented Entertainment Platforms LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- D2Audio[R], developer of the world's only Intelligent Digital Amplifiers(TM), powers the new AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. LIVE![TM] Home Cinema all-in-one entertainment system. AMD (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) selected D2Audio's Digital Audio Engine[TM] DAE-1 IC for its integrated features, sophisticated intelligence and stunning Home Theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. audio performance. There were three essential drivers in AMD's selection process: 1.) The superior sound quality of the D2Audio amplifier, which is the first digital amplifier to meet THX A design system that provides realistic sound playback for movie and home theater from THX, Ltd., San Rafael, CA (www.thx.com), an independent spin-off from Lucasfilm, Ltd. The THX Sound System was developed during the production of the Return of the Jedi in 1982 and named after George Ultra 2 performance standards; 2.) D2Audio's capability to integrate efficient, high-power audio amplifiers into the system without affecting normal CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. operation; and 3.) D2Audio's dynamic thermal management assures cool operation in even the harshest of environments. "We are extremely impressed with AMD's creative mainstream approach to this new class of all-in-one digital media devices," said Brian Wong, chief executive officer and president, D2Audio. "AMD's well-engineered platforms are complemented by D2Audio's intelligent amplifier IC controllers, which support several sophisticated and scalable system-level solutions. The real winners are the consumers, who receive an Internet-ready digital home theater system that is sleek and easy to use with superior sound quality." D2Audio developed a range of fully compatible amplifiers and platforms for this market, including 2.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 7.1 channel amplifier configurations, as well as upcoming fully-integrated motherboard solutions. "D2Audio's high-power, integrated audio amplifier technology is a key element enabling the immersive entertainment experience provided by the AMD LIVE! Home Cinema," said Joe Menard, corporate vice president of AMD's Consumer Business. "We anticipate that the cooperation between AMD and D2Audio will help our OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers to better serve the needs of consumers seeking the ultimate in surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. audio quality." D2Audio's integration of the 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 and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) A modulation technique that generates variable-width pulses to represent the amplitude of an analog input signal. Like its fixed-width pulse density modulation (PDM) cousin, the output switching transistor is on more of the time for a controller allows the amplifier to deliver a more sophisticated solution, which performs extensive software correction, optimization and monitoring functions. This solution was engineered to address power supply interaction and thermal management, while maintaining outstanding sound quality. "The close coupling of the DSP with the PWM controllers provides D2Audio unparalleled flexibility in dealing with the many issues present in an all-in-one CPU-based system," said Dr. Skip Taylor, chief technology officer of D2Audio. "The demands of a consumer digital media platform require a high level of real-time control, monitoring and correction. I applaud AMD's deep understanding of these matters and their importance in developing a robust system solution." D2Audio's product range includes highly advanced designs incorporating the world's only all-digital feedback to achieve the highest levels of audio performance. As a recognized audio leader with an extensive IP portfolio, D2Audio continues to push into new markets. About D2Audio Corporation The D2Audio Corporation, maker of the world's only Intelligent Digital Amplifiers, supplies a full line of cost-efficient, powerful, multi-channel platforms. These systems include ICs and firmware with market leading performance and superior sound quality for digital media applications in consumer, professional, and automotive industries. The patented D2Audio Intelligent Digital Amplifier technologies, now with D2Audio SoundSuite[TM] , deliver an immersive audio experience with the D2Audio[R] Digital Audio Engine[TM] (DAE See digital audio extraction. ) IC platforms. For more information on D2Audio and its products, please visit www.d2audio.com. [c] Copyright 2006 D2Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. D2Audio, Intelligent Digital Amplifiers, DAE, the D2Audio logo and the other trademarks named on the D2Audio website are trademarks of D2Audio. AMD and AMD LIVE! are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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