Sony adopts Dialog's audio codec technology for portable platforms
Power management specialist, Dialog Semiconductor has announced its audio codec technology has been adopted by Sony.
According to Dialog, the DA7211 is the industry's lowest power audio codec and will be used in Sony's new series of compact digital recorders. Sony has already launched this high end IC recorder product series.
"Validation of our new audio technology through these design wins at Sony, a premier globally recognised consumer brand, represents an important milestone for Dialog," said Udo Kratz, vice president and general manager for audio and power management at Dialog. "The DA7211 delivers the ultimate mix of high performance audio with ultra low power consumption allowing Sony to extend the battery lifetime and playback time of their new series of IC Recorders. With our first audio products only released in the last 12 months, we are proud of this early success with Sony."
