From the WSJ today:
April 13, 1998
Fujitsu Microelecs Unveils
Second Generation Audio
Decoder
Dow Jones Newswires
SAN JOSE -- Fujitsu Microelectronics Inc. (FJTSY)
said its second-generation Dolby Digital AC-3 audio
decoder, the MB86342, is now available.
In a press release Monday, Fujitsu Microelectronics said
the audio decoder is a chip designed for advanced audio
and video consumer products including DVD movie
players, stereo receivers, HDTV sets and laser disc
players.
Fujitsu Microelectronics said the decoder provides
dynamic range compression, dialog normalization with a
built-in noise sequencer and a single reference clock.
The company said the decoder, which has bit rates
ranging between 32 kilobytes per second and 640
Kbps, is available in in quantities of 10,000 for about
$12.
Fujitsu Microelectronics designs, makes and sells
semiconductors and electronic devices. |
