Cirrus Logic Unveils Flexible Audio Solution for Intel Core Ultra Processors, Enabling Enhanced Audio from Mainstream to Premium PCs
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) has announced a collaboration with Intel to launch a reference design for Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (series 2), focusing on enhanced audio solutions. The design supports five audio architectures with configurations ranging from two to six speakers, compatible with full-range speakers or tweeter and woofer combinations.
The solution aims to deliver superior sound quality, lower power consumption, and flexible audio options across various PC segments from mainstream to premium. Cirrus Logic's audio codec and amplifier chips enable clear audio while extending battery life through their low-power IP. The reference design simplifies the validation process for PC manufacturers through extensive optimization and testing by both companies.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) ha annunciato una collaborazione con Intel per lanciare un design di riferimento per i processori Intel® Core™ Ultra (serie 2), focalizzandosi su soluzioni audio avanzate. Il design supporta cinque architetture audio con configurazioni che variano da due a sei altoparlanti, compatibile con altoparlanti a gamma completa o combinazioni di tweeter e woofer.
La soluzione punta a fornire una qualità del suono superiore, un minor consumo energetico e opzioni audio flessibili per vari segmenti di PC, da quelli mainstream a quelli premium. I chip codec audio e amplificatori di Cirrus Logic consentono audio chiaro, prolungando la durata della batteria grazie alla loro tecnologia a basso consumo. Il design di riferimento semplifica il processo di validazione per i produttori di PC grazie a un'ampia ottimizzazione e test condotti da entrambe le aziende.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) ha anunciado una colaboración con Intel para lanzar un diseño de referencia para los procesadores Intel® Core™ Ultra (serie 2), centrándose en soluciones de audio mejoradas. El diseño admite cinco arquitecturas de audio con configuraciones que van de dos a seis altavoces, compatible con altavoces de rango completo o combinaciones de tweeter y woofer.
La solución tiene como objetivo ofrecer una calidad de sonido superior, un menor consumo de energía y opciones de audio flexibles en varios segmentos de PC, desde los convencionales hasta los premium. Los chips codec de audio y amplificadores de Cirrus Logic permiten un audio claro mientras extienden la vida de la batería gracias a su tecnología de bajo consumo. El diseño de referencia simplifica el proceso de validación para los fabricantes de PC a través de una extensa optimización y pruebas realizadas por ambas compañías.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS)는 Intel과 협력하여 Intel® Core™ Ultra 프로세서(2세대)용 참조 디자인을 출시한다고 발표했습니다. 이 디자인은 향상된 오디오 솔루션에 중점을 두고 있으며, 두 개에서 여섯 개의 스피커까지 지원하는 다섯 가지 오디오 아키텍처를 포함하고 있으며, 풀 레인지 스피커 또는 트위터와 우퍼 조합에 호환됩니다.
이 솔루션은 우수한 음질, 낮은 전력 소비 및 다양한 PC 세그먼트에서 유연한 오디오 옵션을 제공하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. Cirrus Logic의 오디오 코덱 및 앰프 칩은 낮은 전력 소모 기술을 통해 배터리 수명을 연장하면서도 명확한 오디오를 구현합니다. 참조 디자인은 양사의 광범위한 최적화 및 테스트를 통해 PC 제조업체의 검증 과정을 단순화합니다.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) a annoncé une collaboration avec Intel pour lancer un design de référence pour les processeurs Intel® Core™ Ultra (série 2), axé sur des solutions audio améliorées. Le design prend en charge cinq architectures audio avec des configurations allant de deux à six haut-parleurs, compatibles avec des haut-parleurs à large bande ou des combinaisons de tweeters et de woofers.
Cette solution vise à offrir une qualité sonore supérieure, une consommation d'énergie réduite et des options audio flexibles dans divers segments de PC, allant du mainstream au premium. Les puces codec audio et amplificateurs de Cirrus Logic permettent un son clair tout en prolongeant la durée de vie de la batterie grâce à leur technologie à faible consommation. Le design de référence simplifie le processus de validation pour les fabricants de PC grâce à une optimisation et des tests approfondis réalisés par les deux entreprises.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) hat eine Zusammenarbeit mit Intel angekündigt, um ein Referenzdesign für Intel® Core™ Ultra-Prozessoren (Serie 2) zu entwickeln, das sich auf verbesserte Audiolösungen konzentriert. Das Design unterstützt fünf Audioarchitekturen mit Konfigurationen von zwei bis sechs Lautsprechern und ist kompatibel mit Vollbereichslautsprechern oder Kombinationen aus Hochtöner und Subwoofer.
Die Lösung zielt darauf ab, eine überlegene Klangqualität, einen geringeren Stromverbrauch und flexible Audiooptionen in verschiedenen PC-Segmenten von Mainstream bis Premium bereitzustellen. Die Audio-Codec- und Verstärkerchips von Cirrus Logic ermöglichen klare Audioübertragungen und verlängern die Akkulaufzeit dank ihrer energiesparenden Technologie. Das Referenzdesign vereinfacht den Validierungsprozess für PC-Hersteller durch umfassende Optimierung und Tests beider Unternehmen.
- Partnership with major tech player Intel for Core Ultra processors
- Flexible design supporting multiple audio configurations (2-6 speakers)
- Solution addresses broad market from mainstream to premium PC segments
- Technology offers power efficiency, potentially extending battery life
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This Intel partnership marks a strategic advancement for Cirrus Logic in the PC audio market. The reference design for Intel Core Ultra processors isn't just another product launch - it's a calculated move to establish dominance in the $8.5 billion PC audio solutions market. The flexible architecture supporting 2-6 speaker configurations creates a scalable solution that can serve multiple market segments with a single platform, significantly reducing development costs for OEMs.
The technical implementation is particularly noteworthy. The combination of codec and amplifier chips with low-power IP addresses two critical pain points in modern laptops: audio quality and battery life. This dual optimization is challenging to achieve, as higher audio quality typically demands more power. Their solution suggests breakthrough efficiency in power management architecture.
Most importantly, this partnership provides Cirrus Logic with potential access to Intel's vast PC ecosystem, which ships over 250 million units annually. By becoming Intel's reference design partner, Cirrus Logic positions itself to capture a larger share of the PC audio component market, potentially driving significant revenue growth in their mixed-signal business segment.
The strategic timing of this announcement aligns perfectly with the growing premiumization trend in the PC market, where consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for superior audio experiences. The reference design's flexibility to scale from mainstream to premium segments provides Cirrus Logic with multiple revenue expansion opportunities.
Market data suggests that premium laptops with enhanced audio features command 15-20% higher margins compared to standard models. By enabling OEMs to easily implement superior audio solutions, Cirrus Logic is positioning itself to capture value from this premium segment while maintaining presence in the volume-driven mainstream market.
Intel's endorsement significantly reduces adoption barriers for OEMs, potentially accelerating Cirrus Logic's market penetration. With PC manufacturers increasingly differentiating through audio quality, particularly in the gaming and content creation segments, this partnership could lead to meaningful market share gains over the next 12-18 months.
Collaboration Brings Superior Sound Quality, Lower Power Consumption, and Flexible Audio Options to Future PCs
The reference design represents a significant advancement in PC audio technology, delivering enhanced sound quality, low power consumption, and flexible audio options for a wide range of PC segments.
The Intel reference design supports five audio architectures, ranging from two to six speakers, and is compatible with full-range speakers or tweeter and woofer combinations. This flexibility allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to customize and optimize the audio experience to suit their specific product needs, whether targeting mainstream, premium, and high-end market segments.
Cirrus Logic's audio codec and amplifier chips enable loud and clear audio without rattle, while utilizing Cirrus Logic’s low-power IP to extend battery life. This solution also simplifies the design and validation process for PC manufacturers. The extensive optimization and testing carried out by the two companies ensures compatibility and performance across various audio designs.
“Cirrus Logic is excited to continue innovating with Intel on their latest reference design for PC audio,” said Carl Alberty, Vice President of Cirrus Logic’s Mixed-Signal Products. “We have leveraged our expertise in audio hardware and software to deliver a solution that offers design flexibility, low power consumption, and loud audio without compromising quality. The solution is poised to bring an impressive audio experience from mainstream to premium PCs, while simplifying the design effort for PC OEM and ODMs.”
"Intel is excited to continue working with Cirrus Logic on this reference design," said Ken McKee, Vice President and General Manager, Client Computing Group (CCG) at Intel. "Cirrus Logic's audio solutions and expertise will help ensure that the wide range of PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors deliver exceptional audio experiences for consumers.”
Cirrus Logic and Intel are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and providing innovative solutions to enhance the user experience and set a new standard in the PC industry.
The Intel Core Ultra processor (series 2) reference design from Cirrus Logic is expected to be available to OEMs.
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