Wolfson detonates the high-definition audio revolution in the PC and laptop markets
Edinburgh, United Kingdom, January 6, 2011 – Wolfson Microelectronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has launched its new high-definition audio (HD Audio) product line for personal computers (PCs) and laptops. Wolfson ’s latest and pioneering technology will bring extraordinary high-definition audio performance to PCs and laptops, and revolutionize this part of the consumer electronics market that often ignores audio quality.
Peter Frith, Chief Technology Officer of Wolfson Microelectronics, said: "The audio space of the PC needs a conversion. For a long time, the audio quality of the PC has been neglected, and consumers have to accept the relatively lower audio quality in their computing devices. . And with our new high-definition audio product line, we can now bring professional-grade audio quality to PCs and laptops to match the quality of video and images. "
Wolfson ’s original new multi-channel high-definition audio devices WM8850 and WM8860 bring the best audio experience to today ’s PC market, enabling consumers to be like music industry professionals including producers, musicians and DJs , Experience unprecedented audio through their own PC or laptop. Creating, producing, and listening to music through a PC with Wolfson ’s high-definition audio allows users to experience authentic music performance, as well as a mixer-like effect that can clearly hear each instrument , It feels like music is performing live in front of them.
Peter Frith added: "PCs and laptops are quickly becoming the center of converged home entertainment systems, where the consumption and creation of multimedia content (especially music and video) is rapidly growing in new ways. With our new high-definition Audio products, coupled with our 25 years of practical experience in the high-performance audio market, Wolfson is working hard to enable the next generation of products to bring the ultimate audio experience. "
Wolfson ’s high-definition audio solutions WM8850 and WM8860 can bring extraordinary audio performance, excellent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and total harmonic distortion (THD) performance, while also achieving a smaller PCB footprint, Reduced bill of materials (BOM) costs and significantly reduced power consumption.
Both devices are fully compatible with industry-standard high-definition audio interfaces and comply with Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) specifications. The WM8850 has three high-performance stereo digital-to-analog converters (DACs), which can realize six channels of high-definition audio, and is ideal for 5.1 multi-channel surround sound audio systems. Stereo DAC, can realize four channels of high-definition audio. The accompanying software ensures advanced application scenarios, low-power operation, and a Windows 7-based audio framework. It also supports Windows Vista, XP, and Linux. The core part is Wolfson ’s Audio Studio, which establishes a new benchmark for usability and characteristic performance. In addition, Wolfson ’s SoundStage ™ sound engine is embedded.
Supply
The WM8850 and WM8860 are available in 48-pin 7mm x 7mm QFN packages, and samples are now available.
The WM8850 and WM8860 customer evaluation boards can be used with Wolfson Audio Studio software to support device evaluation and development.
About Wolfson Microelectronics
Wolfson Microelectronics is a global, leading provider of high-performance mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, its products are mainly used in the consumer electronics market. Whether at home, in the office or on the road, Wolfson ’s innovative technologies are at the core of many leading digital consumer electronics products in the world. These systems include first-class high-fidelity devices, mobile phones, MP3 players, flat-screen TVs, and digital cameras. And portable navigation devices.
Wolfson is committed to designing and supplying groundbreaking audio products, including audio center solutions defined by Wolfson from the architecture, silicon microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphones, various power management chips and noise cancellation solutions, all Together, these are enough for Wolfson to provide industry-leading high-resolution (HD) audio for a variety of consumer electronics applications. This rich and diverse combination allows Wolfson customers worldwide to better differentiate their digital consumer products and create a brand new end-user experience.
The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Since the company's customers are located all over the world, its design centers, sales offices, application teams, and engineering experts have spread all over Europe, the United States, and Asia.
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