Epson Introduces Multi-Format Audio Decoder Chip

- TOKYO, Japan, November 7, 2005 -

Epson today announced availability of its multi-format audio decoder chip for mobile and embedded applications. The S1V30200 is a single-chip solution for decoding of MP3, AAC, and aacPlus* content. The decoder applications are controlled over a single serial interface (SPI), allowing control from a wide range of host devices and rapid integration into existing products. Decoded audio data is output on an industry-standard I2S interface. Target applications for the S1V30200 include mobile phones and portable audio devices.

* aacPlus is a registered trademark of Coding Technologies Corporation
(http://www.codingtechnologies.com/)

The key features of the S1V30200 are:

• Multi-format audio decoders:
  • MP3 stereo decode
  • AAC stereo decode
  • aacPlus stereo decode
• Integrated post-processing algorithms:
  • Loudspeaker equalization
  • Digital volume control
  • Stereo to mono mix features
• SPI (slave) host interface
• I2S interfaces for audio data input/output
  • Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 42 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
• Single clock input (32 kHz). On-chip PLL generates all internal clocks
• 1.8 V core operation; 2.9 V I/O
• 100-pin PFBGA package (7 mm x 7 mm)

A complete PC-based development/evaluation kit is available.

Typical application system

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