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2009
Press Releases
ASTRI, Optek Unveil Advanced Audio SoC
November 24, 2009 – Hong
Kong Applied Science & Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and
Optek Electronics Co Ltd (Optek), a Shenzhen based IC solution
provider for consumer electronics, have jointly unveiled an advanced
multimedia audio Codec SoC ASIC (OPT5256), which supports multiple
music format Codec and audio effect post-processing.
This
advanced audio SoC is fabricated in the state-of-the-art 0.18 to
0.16 micron CMOS direct shrink process technology offered by
Silterra, a Malaysia based leading mixed signal wafer fabrication
foundry. Silterra's 0.16 micron process technology was chosen
because it is the most optimal and cost effective process technology
for the highly competitive consumer electronics market.
The OPT5256 can support a broad range of music format Codecs
including MP3, WMA and AAC, and JPEG decoding for photo display. One
prominent feature is that it can convert CD to MP3 with compression
for SD card and USB Flash storage. Apart from USB port and SD-card
interface, the solution also integrates most of the peripheral
devices such as memory, LCD display control and many input/output
devices into a single chip.
The solution will enable system manufacturers to roll out highly
compact and cost effective products due to smaller footprint and
less components required.
The OPT5256 is also hi-fi compatible. By incorporating an ASTRI-owned
audio effect post-processing IP into the solution, it can offer
spatial and bass enhancement, and 5-band graphical equalizer which
are important features for enhancing music performance.
The CMOS 0.16 silicon sample chip of the audio Codec SoC ASIC with
audio post-processing features has successfully passed all
functional tests including USB1.1 and 2.0 interface tests. Optek is
currently preparing for mass production in Silterra and is
finalizing the application software and system board for reference
design.
About
Silterra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.:
Market demand driven, SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a semiconductor wafer foundry offering major foundry compatible CMOS logic, high-voltage and
mixed-signal/RF technologies down to 0.13-micron feature size. This includes complete, competitive contract manufacturing for fabless and IDM customers’ designs. SilTerra’s wafer fab has a design capacity of 40,000 eight-inch wafers per month.
Environmentally vigilant, SilTerra delivers award winning, world-class performance to its customers seeking flexible capacity, competitive advantages and around the clock customer support. SilTerra is ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certified. Founded in 1995, the company’s headquarters and factory are located in Malaysia’s Kulim High-Tech Park, and SilTerra has sales and marketing offices in San Jose (California) and Hsinchu (Taiwan). For additional information on SilTerra or its services, please visit
www.silterra.com.
Silterra Contact
Koh Meng Kong
Tel: +6-012-491-0425 (Cell phone)
Tel:
+604-401-4166 (o)
Email: mengkong_koh@silterra.com
Lu Ping Chiang
Tel : +886-3-574-1587 (o)
Email:
pingchiang_lu@silterra.com
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