TI and SRS Labs Offer Integrated Software Development Environment for Faster Digital Audio Product Creation
Accelerating time to market and simplifying software development, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced that SRS Labs Incorporated (NASDAQ: SRSL) SRS TruSurround HDTM/HD4TM software for digital audio devices is available in the PurePathTM Studio graphical development environment (GDE). TI’s comprehensive PurePath Studio GDE is a powerful, easy-to-use tool that works with the TAS3208, the core device in flat-panel digital TV audio systems. The combined technology will increase the availability of high-quality sound in audio systems with a small form factor. For more information see www.ti.com/purepathstudiopr.
"With the high performance and precision available with the TAS320x, we are able to focus on implementing algorithms such as SRS TruSurround HD to provide the highest quality audio possible for our customers," said Joanna Skrdlant, senior director of the platform partner program, SRS Labs. "TI makes our advanced technology readily accessible to OEMs who want to create truly differentiated products based on the highest quality audio possible, and they offer it at an attractive price point."
From TI:
SRS Labs created function blocks, available for license, that implement its key audio technologies including:
* SRS TruSurround XT® for virtual surround sound over two speakers
* SRS TruSurround HD – virtual surround sound over 2.0 – 3.1 speaker configurations
* SRS TruSurround HD4 – cinema quality virtual surround sound for movies, music, and television over 4.0 – 5.1 speakers from the front of the listener – without the clutter of extra surround speakers or wires
* SRS WOW®, SRS TruBass® and SRS Dialog ClarityTM to enlarge the audio image and create deep bass
Consumers will benefit from the increased availability of small and affordable systems with sophisticated algorithms that deliver exceptional sound from just one or two small speakers.
