Ericsson partnered up with STMicroelectronics and the two allies have already come up with a new product. The next-generation STw52111 chip is a mobile audio chip which will double the music playback on your future music phone or MP3 player. The new digital-to-analog converter will let manufacturers build new devices capable of offering you the highest levels of audio quality and the longer playback time. The two companies have combined PTE or Playback Time Extender with a technology with “102dB signal-to-noise ratio through the whole audio path”. The STw5211 will have the following features:

• 66dB THD (Total harmonic distortion)
• 8 to 192kHz sample rate conversion
• 32kHz RTC clock-only operationSystem clock generator
• 2.6 x 2.6mm footprint (only few external components required)

The chip will be available in April for inspections and testing and it will go into massive production in August. Are we going to see new Walkman handsets from Sony Ericsson equipped with the technology? What about new MP3s?

via Press

Related posts:

1. O2 Cocoon Music Mobile Phone O2 brings out a pretty cool new music-oriented handset. The...
2. Sony Ericsson G502 Phone Announced Sony Ericsson G502 Phone is the latest HSPDA model added...
3. Review: Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Music Bluetooth Watch What would be a cool accessory to go with the...
4. Sony Ericsson W61S Phone Sony Ericsson has introduced a new phone that is sure...
5. Sony Ericsson Announced Two Cell Phones for North America Sony Ericsson has two phones ready to enter the North...