Micronas announced today it will supply its highly integrated audio controller for use with Xbox video games. The digital audio USB codec UAC 355xB integrates all mixed-signal components such as headphone amplifiers and microphone preamplifiers. System manufacturers like the defice due to its small size. Talks between Micronas and Microsoft started at the early stages of the Xbox development.
The UAC 355xB audio controller combines a codec with a streaming interface in a very small form factor. This allows the defice to be integrated into accessories along with other USB-enabled functions. This unique architecture enables for the first time individual audio streams to each game player, even on one and the same game console -- an exciting new experience for the consumer.
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