SoC integrators wishing to address portable audio applications like Smart Phones, PMP or Portable Multimedia Devices for mobile communication, should demonstrate optimal recording performances as well as the best sound quality, while starring the longest playback capability. sCODS100-N.01-Helium2, the ultra low power audio CODEC, is thus the best ally of SoC integrators targeting such high volume markets. Its small area ensures a cost-effective SoC integration both in mature and very advanced pure logic processes. This audio converter proves it feasible to combine Class-AB amplifiers, known for offering the lowest Bill-of-Material, with ultra-low dynamic power.
Features
Low power consumption: 9.9 mW for the whole DAC to headphone path (TBC)
DAC: 100 dB SNR with High density
Robust architecture enabling to maintain the audio performance after integration on
PLL-less solution to avoid jitter issue due to audio PLL on SoC
Pop-Up Noise Reduction system
Optimal sound recording performances thanks to the Automatic Gain Control
Embedded regulator ensures high resilience to noise due to power supply
Market Category
Automotive, Communications, Consumer Electronics, Data Processing, Industrial and Medical, Military/Civil Aerospace, Others
"SMIC and Dolphin Integration announce their partnership for the release of low power audio converters. "We are enthusiastic", declared Henry Liu, SMIC Senior Director of Design Services. "As a leading foundry that is recognized worldwide, we wanted the benefit of relying on Dolphin’s robust audio virtual components for providing customers with the best performance mix for high volume SoCs."
Henry Liu, SMIC Senior Director of Design Services SMIC