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-32-bit digital audio floating-point SHARC(R)-based DSP also decodes AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro Logic |
| NORWOOD, Mass., Dec. 26
/PRNewswire/ -- Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI) today announced that its Melody(TM) audio
decoder has been certified by Dolby(TM) Laboratories to decode Dolby Pro Logic(TM) II and
is one of the industry's first chipsets certified for this Dolby Surround Pro Logic
decoding technology announced by Dolby on June 20, 2000. In addition to being one of the
chipsets to deliver the benefits of Dolby Pro Logic II, the Analog Devices' Melody decoder
chipset has previously been certified by Dolby Laboratories for 5.1-channel Dolby(TM)
Digital, Dolby Headphone, AAC, MPEG2, MLP and 4-channel Dolby Pro Logic available from
DVD, audio DVD, digital television (DTV), satellite, cable, videotape and laserdisc. The
Melody chipset also decodes two-channel stereo MP3 and MPEG1 audio from CDs, the Internet,
and game consoles. The chipset features the ADSST-21065L SHARC® DSP (Digital Signal
Processor), popular throughout high fidelity audio applications in professional and
consumer electronics equipment, and the de facto industry standard for 32-bit digital
audio. ``Analog Devices introduces the multichannel digital audio listening experience from stereo and Dolby Surround program content,'' said Mike Haidar, general manager, Software & Systems Technology Division, Analog Devices. ``Our Melody implementation of Dolby Pro Logic II makes possible the multichannel digital audio listening experience for users who enjoy programs only available in stereo and Dolby Surround formats.'' ``Analog Devices' Melody decoder for Dolby Pro Logic II brings the advantages of their 32-bit digital audio SHARC DSP chipset to deliver multichannel audio from two-channel sources,'' said Brent Butterworth, Director of Consumer Technology Marketing, Dolby Laboratories. ``Analog Devices 32-bit decoders enhance the audio listening experience by bringing Dolby multichannel surround sound, used in most commercial movie theaters, to home and mobile users.'' About the Melody Decoder The Analog Devices' Melody decoder chipset features a 32-bit, floating- point implementation of the Dolby Pro Logic II format and is currently available. The Melody decoder includes bass management and delay routines, as well as a user-variable delay for all the channels for both the Pro Logic emulation and movie modes specified by the Dolby Pro Logic II specification. The Melody decoder is available as either a chipset and software, or the ADSST-PEGASUS-SDK reference design, which includes an evaluation board, evaluation copy of the software and schematics, and is priced in single quantities at $1,750. About Dolby Laboratories Dolby Laboratories is the developer of signal processing systems used worldwide in applications that include motion-picture sound, consumer entertainment products and media, broadcasting, and music recording. Based in San Francisco with European headquarters in England, the privately held company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo. For more information, visit the Dolby website: www.dolby.com. About Analog Devices With $2.58 billion in revenues for fiscal year 2000, Analog Devices is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. Headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, the company employs approximately 9,100 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, the Philippines and Taiwan. Analog Devices' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company is included in the S&P 500 Index. Note: SHARC is a registered trademark and Melody is a trademark of
Analog Devices Inc. Analog Devices, Inc.
Two Technology Way
Norwood, MA 02062
Tel: 781/461-3732
Fax: 781/461-4291
Email: systems.solutions@analog.com
Please Visit Our Web Site:
http://www.analog.com/solutions
Rick Sheehy
Analog Devices, Inc.
Tel: 781/461-3505
Fax: 781/329-1241
Email: richard.sheehy@analog.com
SOURCE: Analog Devices, Inc. |
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