Wolfson Becomes Mixed-signal Supplier of Choice for PDA Vendors.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2003 Wolfson Microelectronics Wolfson Microelectronics (LSE: WLF) is a Scottish microelectronics and fabless semiconductor corporation specialising in signal processing chips for the consumer electronics market. plc has received endorsement for its high-performance audio CODECs (1) A hardware circuit that converts analog voice into PCM or ADPCM digital code and vice versa. The term may refer to only the A/D and D/A conversion, or it may include the compression technique for further reducing the signal (definition #2 below). See sampling and codec. from two leading players in the consumer electronics field. Both Toshiba and Dell have incorporated the WM9705 audio CODEC in their latest high end PDAs. "As communications, multimedia and computing applications converge in consumer products, the need for high-performance audio and video components has also increased," said Wolfson's managing director, David Milne David Milne may refer to:
The WM9705, audio CODEC delivers a convergence of audio and PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). facilities to portable information devices. At the same time, the WM9705 conforms to Intel's AC'97 Revision 2.2 audio specification, whilst integrating advanced features such as stereo headphone See headphones. driver and touch screen controller. The audio section provides full-duplex 18-bit codec functions and supports variable sample rates from 8 to 48k samples/sec with high signal to noise ratio. Additional audio features include 3D sound enhancement, line-level outputs and stereo-buffered headphone outputs. The WM9705 also features microphone and headphone switching capabilities that make it a good choice for mobile comms Shorthand for communications. See telecommunications. applications. About Wolfson Microelectronics Wolfson Microelectronics plc., develops mixed-signal semiconductors for multimedia and communications applications. Privately-held and based in Edinburgh, U.K., Wolfson brings digital technology to life. Products integrating Wolfson technology include the Apple iPod, HP printers & multifunction machines, Microsoft Xbox, and the Toshiba PC e740. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.wolfsonmicro.com. Wolfson Microelectronics plc, Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh, EH8 9NX, United Kingdom, Tel: (+44) 131-272-7000, Fax: (+44) 131-272-7001. Reader inquiries For more information contact: Wolfson Microelectronics plc., 16875 W. Bernardo Dr., Ste. 280, San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA 92127. |
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