Onkyo USA Selects Cirrus Surround-Sound Solutions For Next-Generation Audio/Video Receivers; Cirrus Codecs Offer Full Integration, Affordability.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2003 Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ) announced today that Onkyo USA will feature Cirrus' industry-leading highly integrated CS42518 and CS42528 surround-sound codecs in its new audio/video receivers. The CS42518 and CS42528 support sample rates up to 192 kHz and provide the highest dynamic range -- 110 dB and 114 dB, respectively -- in a fully integrated solution. Onkyo has selected the Cirrus(R) CS42518 for its new TX-SR601 and Cirrus' CS42528 for its TX-SR701 model. The TX-SR601 and TX-SR701 feature six channels of amplification to take full advantage of Dolby(R) Digital EX and DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. (R)-ES soundtracks, HDTV-capable component video switching, powered zone two capability and Onkyo's WRAT WRAT Wide Range Achievement Test Psychology A test that evaluates a child's basic skills of spelling, mathematics and reading–ie, educational achievement. See Psychological testing. Cf Psychiatric testing. -- Wide Range Amplifier Technology. The TX-SR701 adds 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 (R) Surround EX Processing, DTS-96/24 processing, composite to S-Video conversion and back-lighting for the remote control. The TX-SR601 and TX-SR701 are both available now and carry suggested retail prices of $500 and $800, respectively. In addition to the CS42518, the Onkyo TX-SR701 also features two of Cirrus' CS5333 two-channel 24-bit, 96 kHz audio analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). Available in a low-profile 16-pin TSSOP TSSOP Thin Shrink Small Outline Package TSSOP Thin Scale Small Outline Package package, the CS5333 provides high-quality audio-data conversion and consumes very little power. Cirrus' CS425xx codec (1) (enCOder/DECoder) A hardware circuit that performs analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) conversion. When analog signals are entered into a computer, cellphone or other device via a microphone or video source such as VHS tape or analog TV, family consists of four pin-compatible devices -- CS42516/26/18/28 -- that support 192 kHz sampling, making them an ideal choice for audio video receivers, 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. receivers, digital mixing consoles and automotive audio systems. By integrating two 192 kHz ADCs and six or eight 192 kHz DACs, along with a 192 kHz S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) A serial interface for transferring digital audio from CD and DVD players to amplifiers and TVs. S/PDIF is typically used to transmit PCM and Dolby Digital 5.1, but is not tied to any sampling rate or audio standard. receiver, all non-DSP functionality is on one chip -- reducing overall system count from up to six parts to one in some cases, making the two-chip AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) See voltage regulator. design a reality. "Combining Cirrus' codecs and ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. capabilities is enabling us to create a cost-effective product line with best-in-class performance and leading-edge features," said Don Milks, Onkyo USA's national product and marketing manager. "The Cirrus audio solutions are designed to give OEMs a family of surround-sound codecs that deliver multichannel 192 kHz DVD-audio capability, while helping manufacturers accelerate their time to market in a wide range of digital consumer electronics markets," said Terry Leeder, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Cirrus Logic. Cirrus Logic Inc. Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and digital processing solutions for consumer entertainment electronics, automotive entertainment and industrial product applications. Building on its global market leadership in audio ICs and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic targets audio, video and precision mixed-signal applications in these growing markets. The company operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas, with offices in California, Colorado, Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com. Onkyo USA Headquartered in Upper Saddle River, N.J., Onkyo USA is a division of the Onkyo Corporation that was founded in 1946. For more than 50 years, Onkyo has grown to become one of the leading names in audio/video components and home theater systems throughout the world. Maintaining a global viewpoint along with a special awareness of individual market needs, Onkyo has evolved into a worldwide manufacturing and marketing structure of over 20 facilities including production plants, development centers and sales subsidiaries. More information about Onkyo USA is available at www.onkyousa.com. Cirrus Logic and Cirrus are trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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