Newport Beach, Calif.—Conexant Systems Inc. has launched an audio system-on-chip (SoC) product line for embedded audio and voice applications.

The CX2070X SoCs are targeted at growing audio opportunities in multimedia IP phones, personal navigation devices, portable media players, and mobile Internet devices. Additional applications include MP3 player docking stations, PC speaker systems, audio headsets, and unified communications systems that support services such as voice-over-IP telephony, speakerphone, and audio conferencing functionality. The highly integrated SoCs can also be used to enable audio capabilities in intercom and door phone applications.

The CX2070X SoCs include an integrated audio/voice digital signal processor (DSP), multi-bit codec, digital and analog input/out interfaces, and a power efficient 2.5-watt per channel Class-D amplifier to drive stereo speakers or optional post-width modulation (PWM) and differential line-out for external speaker systems amplifiers. Key features include Conexant-proprietary technical innovations that significantly improve audio and voice quality.

The CX2070X product family is packaged in a 76-pin quad flat no-lead (QFN) package.

Pricing: Ranges from $2.25 to $3.75 each in quantities of 10,000, depending on the feature set.

Availability: Shipping in pre-production quantities to customers now.
Product brief: CX20702.

Conexant, www.conexant.com