for Headset Audio Jack Applications, PC, Mobile, and Consumer Devices

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 2015/11/25 –Nuvoton Technology Corp., a leading worldwide provider of consumer-electronics and computer ICs, today introduced the NAU88L25, a new ultra low power audio codec device optimized for audio headphone and headset applications.  The newest member of Nuvoton’s flagship emPowerAudio™ family, the NAU88L25 delivers exceptional audio performance at battery-friendly power levels: 124dBA stereo digital-to-analog converter (DAC) signal-to-noise (SNR), and 101dBA stereo analog-to-digital converter (ADC) SNR.

The NAU88L25 supports advanced audio accessory detection including audio jack insertion / ejection, up-to 8 button detection with short / long press support, microphone and ground pin detection with auto internal switching, which will simplify the challenges of detecting different audio headsets and accessory types with no additional components and reducing click/pop noise during the detection process.

The new audio CODEC incorporates a 24-bit signal processing engine including programmable biquad filters and DRC (Dynamic Range Compressor), which can maximize audio quality and suppress any undesirable frequency components.

With its ultra-low power consumption in all key areas, highly flexible and configurable accessory detection, and reference audio CODEC driver for Linux, Android, and Windows OS, the NAU88L25 simplifies designers’ efforts and gets their products to market quickly.

Nuvoton, a former subsidiary of Winbond Electronics Corp., has shipped more than one-billion voice and audio chips in the last twenty-plus years. The emPowerAudio™ line was developed to help designers worldwide to successfully develop high-fidelity audio applications, at price points that will fuel growth in high-quality audio in an every-broadening range of portable devices.

“Consumers these days are willing to spend more time listening to music through high quality audio headphones and headsets,” said Mike Luh, marketing director of audio product business group at Nuvoton Technology Corporation America.  “The NAU88L25 is designed to address today’s high expectation for clear and better audio / sound quality and to enhance the overall user experience by allowing more sophisticated accessory controls.”

Applications

²  Laptops / PC

²  Tablets / Mobile Phones

²  Wireless Headphones / Headsets

²  Portable Game Controllers

²  Smart Remote Controllers

Availability

NAU88L25 and evaluation systems are available now through all Nuvoton sales channels.  

About Nuvoton

Nuvoton Technology Corporation (NTC) was founded to bring innovative semiconductor solutions to the market. NTC was spun-off as a Winbond Electronics affiliate in July 2008 and became public in September 2010 on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Nuvoton Technology focuses on development of analog/mixed signal, microcontroller, cloud and computing products and has strong market share in Industrial, Consumer and Computer markets. Nuvoton owns a wafer fab, featuring customized processes for analog, power and MCU products. Besides in-house IC products, the wafer fab also provides part of its capacity for foundry services. Nuvoton Technology provides products with a high performance/cost ratio for its customers by leveraging flexible technology, advanced design capability and integration of digital and analog technologies. Nuvoton values long term relationships with its partners and customers and is dedicated to continuous innovation of its products, processes and services. The company has established subsidiaries in the USA, China, Israel and India to strengthen regional customer support and global management. For more information, please visit www.nuvoton.com

Product Contact:
Jin Kim
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Nuvoton Technology Corporation America
Email: jkim@nuvoton.com
Tel: +1-408-474-1654

News Contact:
Erin Chou
Nuvoton Technology Corporation
Email: chchou7@nuvoton.com

Tel: +886-3-5770066 ext.31086