Cirrus Logic DSP Conductor Delivers Simple, Powerful Graphic Programming Tool for CobraNet Networked Audio ICs; Creates Powerful Combination with CS496XX CobraNet ICs for New Age of Distributed Audio Networks
NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Oct. 7, 2005—
Strengthening CobraNet(TM) technology's position as the
leading standard for distributing digital audio over Ethernet, Cirrus
Logic Inc. (Nasdaq:CRUS) has unleashed DSP Conductor(TM), a powerful
new graphical programming tool for its flagship CS4961XX
CobraNet-based audio system processors.
Using DSP Conductor's graphical interface, audio system architects
can quickly develop new products that take advantage of distributed
audio processing to implement innovative solutions for audio network
systems. DSP Conductor simplifies the design process by providing
pre-formulated drag-and-drop audio algorithm "building blocks" along
with the ability to tune the system in real-time.
"As audio networks evolve, DSP Conductor combined with Cirrus
Logic's CobraNet-enabled CS496XXX ICs will accelerate the use of audio
signal processing capabilities closer to the end points in audio
systems, such as microphones, speakers, and musical instruments. This
powerful combination of audio networking and rapid software
development provides networked audio system designers greater design
flexibility, the tools to create unique and innovative audio system
products and the ability to offer incredible value-added system
features and benefits," said Keith Cheney, vice president of the
Embedded Products Division, Cirrus Logic.
DSP Conductor allows audio DSP programming to be completed in a
fraction of the time and cost compared to older methods of DSP
programming. Previously, programming a DSP required system programmers
to generate thousands of lines of code. With its graphic user
interface, DSP Conductor revolutionizes that method of programming.
With a click of the mouse it allows programmers to tap into Cirrus
Logic's wealth of audio engineering expertise and wide array of
industry standard and specialized audio algorithms to build
comprehensive, complex audio processing solutions.
DSP Conductor includes a variety of ready-to-use software building
blocks, allowing the audio system developer to define signal flow and
make real-time adjustments to DSP parameters. Through "dragging and
dropping" of audio processing blocks, called elements, DSP Conductor
provides real-time tuning and audio optimization. The software tool
also calculates and reports the DSP resource usage before delivering
the code directly to the DSP core.
The CS4961XX audio system processor series are designed to combine
sophisticated digital audio processing with the popular CobraNet
digital audio network technology for cost-sensitive networked digital
audio products. These products include amplifiers, loudspeakers and
intercom and paging systems. CobraNet-enabled products can be used in
a wide variety of settings including recording studios, live
performances, broadcast studios, consumer home automation systems and
commercial facilities such as office buildings, hospitals, airports,
music halls, sports arenas, restaurants and houses of worship.
CobraNet technology allows high-quality, uncompressed audio to be
transported over Ethernet and co-exist with data and other Ethernet
traffic. It is considerably more flexible and cost effective to
implement compared to installing a dedicated digital audio system.
DSP Conductor is available to Cirrus Logic customers complimentary
when purchasing Cirrus Logic's CS4961XX audio system processor ICs.
Cirrus Logic plans to extend DSP Conductor's programming features to
its 32-bit audio DSP families for consumer markets.
Cirrus Logic will demonstrate DSP Conductor at AES, New York, Oct.
7-10 at Booth # 904.
Cirrus Logic Inc.
Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog,
mixed-signal and digital processing solutions for consumer
entertainment electronics, automotive entertainment and industrial
product applications. Building on its global market leadership in
audio ICs and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic
targets audio, video and precision mixed-signal applications in these
growing markets. The company operates from headquarters in Austin,
Texas, with offices in California, Colorado, Europe, Japan and Asia.
More information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters
set forth in this news release, including statements regarding plans
to extend DSP Conductor to DSP families for consumer markets, are
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based
on our current expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from our current expectations, estimates and
assumptions and the forward-looking statements made in this press
release. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to, the following: overall conditions in the semiconductor market; our
ability to introduce new products on a timely basis and to deliver
products that perform as anticipated; hardware or software
deficiencies; our dependence on subcontractors for assembly,
manufacturing, packaging and testing functions and the risk factors
listed in our Form 10-K for the year ended March 26, 2005, and in
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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