Silicon Labs Announces Fixed-Function Audio Bridge for Digital Audio Data Transfer

A new fixed-function audio bridge from Silicon Labs is said to provide a turnkey solution for digital audio data transfer between USB and integrated inter-IC sound (I2S) serial bus interfaces. The CP2615 digital audio bridge simplifies USB-to-I2S connectivity and accelerates time to market for power-sensitive, space-constrained USB audio applications based on the Android, Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems, said a Silicon Labs announcement. Applications include headphones, headsets, speakers, MP3 accessories, navigation systems and point-of-sale terminals.