Codec
Encodes and Decodes Data
A Codec is a semiconductor IC that digitally encodes or decodes data or signals. During the coding process, the analog signals are not digitalized without loss. There is a dynamic reduction of the analog signal and a data compression of the digital signal. This allows the required storage capacity and bandwidth for transmission to be reduced.
The majority of modern Codecs are already highly integrated and offer a whole range of additional functions. For example, a digital volume control, outputs for headphones and normal or special speakers are integrated in most cases. Often several channels are combined in one module, which saves a lot of space on the PCB. Furthermore, the resolution of the ADC/DAC can be configured very differently depending on the application. In the audio sector, for example, a very high resolution is used. This is not necessary for a speech alone function.
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AKM
AKM offers customers optimised solutions using a wide range of semiconductor sensors and has been working with CODICO since 1999. AKM uses analogue/digital mixed-signal processes as technology. In particular, the audio ICs, which combine high sound quality with low power consumption, as well as magnetic sensors and gas sensors have made AKM a major player in the European IC market.
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NUVOTON
NUVOTON Technology was founded as spinn-off from Winbond to bring customers new solutions inspired by innovation. NUVOTON is a digital / analog / mixed signal semiconductor manufacturer.
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SYNAPTICS
SYNAPTICS is a semiconductor manufacturer of IoT, AI and human-machine interface products based in Santa Clara, California. SYNAPTICS has many years of experience in audio/video, wireless connectivity, displays, voice recognition, touch pad modules, fingerprint sensors and embedded AI processors.
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