Date: 25/05/2010

2.4-GHz audio transceiver SoC IC from TI for wireless audio devices

Texas Instruments has introduced new wireless audio SoC chip CC8520 for wireless headphones and wireless speakers. It is an audio transceiver featuring a 2.4-GHz system-on-chip that transmits uncompressed CD-quality wireless audio over a RF (radio frequency) link with no unwanted noise or dropouts. TI claims that it simplifies implementation of wireless audio while reducing the customer's bill of materials (BOM) cost by 50 percent compared to competitive products.

"TI has applied extensive design expertise in both digital audio and low-power RF, working closely with key customers, to deliver a turnkey wireless audio solution that many major audio customers are already designing into their new systems," said Laurent Giai-Miniet, general manager of TI's Low-Power RF business unit. "The CC8520 solution includes best-in-class hardware, software and development kits to streamline the process of eliminating cables in audio designs and to drive high-performance wireless digital audio into more consumer applications, such as headphones, headsets, speakers, subwoofers and home theater systems."

The other key features are:

1) No microcontroller or software development is required, making it a flexible, low-cost solution with fast time-to-market.
2) No click or pop noise.
3) Coexist with Bluetooth, WLAN and other 2.4-GHz devices.
4) Low latency for better synchronization between audio and video.
5) Supports 16-bit, 44.1-KHz or 48-KHz audio without any compression.

Package: ROHS-compliant 6 mm x 6 mm QFN-40

Price: starts at US$3.75 for 1,000-unit quantities

Availability: Now

For more information visit: www.ti.com