Renkus-Heinz Adopts Cirrus Logic's CS4961XX CobraNet ICs to Drive New Series of Powered Loudspeakers.ORLANDO, Fla. & AUSTIN, Texas -- Renkus-Heinz, one of the leading manufacturers of loudspeakers for the installed-sound market, has introduced a new line of networked, self-powered loudspeakers, the Sygma Series, featuring Cirrus Logic (company) Cirrus Logic - A manufacturer of integrated circuits including the Advanced RISC Machine and display interface processors and cards for use as Windows accelerators (requiring dedicated driver software). http://cirrus.com/. Inc.'s (Nasdaq:CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ) CobraNet([R]) networked digital audio technology. By providing audio signal processing Audio signal processing, sometimes referred to as audio processing, is the processing of a representation of auditory signals, or sound. The representation can be digital or analog. within individual speakers rather than remote system processors, Cirrus Logic's CS4961XX CobraNet integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. allow the speakers to leverage the flexibility and adaptability that CobraNet audio networks offer. The Sygma Series of loudspeakers utilize CobraNet's Ethernet foundation to carry uncompressed high-definition digital audio, control and status monitoring information, which simplifies the wiring and management of the various audio signals traveling the network. CobraNet technology forms the basis of the Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network (RHAON) Technology. CobraNet technology, which is available through Cirrus Logic's CobraNet integrated circuits (ICs) and module solutions, is the professional and commercial audio industry's leading solution for distributing digital audio over Ethernet In audio engineering (and now in broadcast engineering), audio over Ethernet (sometimes AoE) is the concept of using an Ethernet-based network to transmit digital audio. networks. "For our Sygma Series of products and the RHAON technology, Renkus Heinz turned to CobraNet technology because of its unique ability to converge pro digital audio with real-time control Real-time control is a popular term for a certain class of digital controllers. For effective digital control, it is critical that sample time be constant. Real-time control achieves nearly constant sample time. See also
With the CobraNet CS4961XX ICs, Cirrus Logic customers such as Renkus-Heinz benefit from an unmatched combination of superior features and extraordinary value. CobraNet technology allows for uncompressed, pro quality audio transport to co-exist with standard data traffic over standard Ethernet networks, maintaining audio quality over long distances with naturally easy audio network management compared to traditional analog or point-to-point digital networks. For example, CobraNet technology enables bi-directional audio, monitoring and control, and the ability to customize audio content over every loudspeaker loudspeaker or speaker, device used to convert electrical energy into sound. It consists essentially of a thin flexible sheet called a diaphragm that is made to vibrate by an electric signal from an amplifier. within a network. The CobraNet line includes IC and module products providing high-definition audio See high-resolution audio. transport and optional local audio signal processing, further empowering networked audio devices. Cirrus Logic Inc. Cirrus Logic develops high-precision analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits A mixed-signal integrated circuit combines analog circuits with digital signal processing (DSP) circuits on a single semiconductor die. An integrated circuit that includes both analog and digital circuitry (but no DSP), like a 555 timer, is generally not considered a mixed-signal for a broad range of consumer and industrial markets. Building on its diverse analog mixed-signal patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic delivers highly optimized products for consumer and commercial audio, automotive entertainment and industrial applications. The company operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas, with offices in Europe, Japan and Asia. More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com. Cirrus Logic, Cirrus and CobraNet are trademarks of Cirrus Logic Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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