TI introduces single-chip mixing and re-encoding, enabling existing AVRs (Audio/Video Receivers) to support HD-DVD and Blu-ray surround sound.
Improved Aureus(TM) Audio DSPs Offer Increased Performance and External Memory for Multi-Channel Home Theater and Automotive Applications.
Developed to meet needs of Hi Definition Home Theater systems, this new chip enables next-generation optical disc (HD DVD and Blu-ray) players to deliver a 640kbps Dolby Digital encoded surround sound signal and compatible playback through any existing Dolby Digital equipped audio/video receiver (AVR) with a digital audio input (S/PDIF or optical).
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Source: Texas Instruments
