Performance Audio for the PC *
/Building on the acclaimed audio excellence of VIA's Vinyl Audio solutions, the VIA
VT1708 Codec is designed the deliver the Warmth of Sound^(TM) for media-centric PCs/
Taipei, Taiwan, 22 February 2006 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and
developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the VIA
Vinyl VT1708 High Definition (HD) Audio Codec with premium quality and features for
expanding PC audio requirements.
The HD Audio standard realizes the next step in fulfilling the needs of a new generation
of PCs that are taking on increasingly complex communication and entertainment roles. To
meet these growing requirements HD Audio technology enables support of the latest high
definition audio content, and advanced features such as enhanced microphone support for
clearer VOIP communication.
The VIA Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec delivers to the market a solution with high fidelity
audio playback featuring four premium quality stereo DACs enabling 8 channel support, and
2 stereo ADCs, all of which support the latest 24-bit, 192KHz audio standards. The VIA
Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec additionally supports features that further tweak the audio
experience, such as a high quality headphone amplifier, enhanced recording features, and
advanced connectivity.
"As users increasingly depend on their PC for multimedia applications, there is a strong
requirement for every PC to ship with high quality audio support as a standard feature,"
commented Philip Chen, Special Assistant to the President, Multimedia and Consumer
Electronics Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. "The VIA Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec builds
upon VIA's strength in developing high quality audio solutions, and was designed from the
ground up to ensure a premium acoustic experience."
*About VIA Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codecs*
VIA Vinyl HD Audio Codecs are compliant with the Intel® High Definition Audio Rev. 1.0
specification. Integrating stereo DACs featuring a 100dB S/N ratio, and two stereo ADCs
the VIA Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec enables support for the latest 24-bit, 192KHz audio
content. To ensure a high quality audio experience the VIA Vinyl VT1708 integrates
leading features such as a high quality headphone amplifier, enhanced recording support,
and advanced power management features making them ideal for mobile devices.
The VIA VT1708 Audio Codec also optionally supports leading QSound technology that offers
unmatched technologies to transforms the PC Audio experience with enhancements for games,
music, and movies as well as advanced feature control that allows users to fully
customize their audio experience.
For more information on the VIA VT1708 HD Audio Codec please go here:
_www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/8-channel/vt1708/_
*VIA VT1708 HD Audio Codec Pricing and Availability*
VIA Vinyl VT1708 HD Audio Codec samples are available now. Pricing is available upon
request.
*About VIA Audio*
VIA has developed a broad spectrum of silicon solutions for enhancing the PC audio
experience, including the highly respected, studio performance VIA Vinyl Envy24 line of
audio controllers used by some of the world's leading audio card makers for a variety of
high end professional applications. VIA also offers a range of High Definition and AC'97
audio codecs that enable theatre quality sound in both audio-on-motherboard and soundcard
applications.
*About VIA Technologies, Inc.*
VIA Technologies, Inc. (TSE 2388) is the foremost fabless supplier of market-leading core
logic chipsets, low power x86 processors, advanced connectivity, multimedia, networking
and storage silicon, and complete platform solutions that are driving system innovation
in the PC and embedded markets. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA's global network
links the high tech centers of the US, Europe and Asia, and its customer base includes
the world's top OEMs, motherboard vendors and system integrators._ http://www.via.com.tw