TI's CD Changer Reference Design Enables High-Speed Encoding

Pairing the company's Aureus audio digital signal processors with application know how from Mistral Software yields a virtual CD changer (VCDC) reference design that could help replace the traditional mechanical CD changer in the future. Reportedly, VCDCs rip and store CDs, making the virtual changers less expensive, easier to use, and more reliable than mechanical systems while maintaining the look and feel of a traditional CD changer. The reference design supports multiple audio formats, several media interfaces, and surround sound, offering users the ability to build multiple products from the same board. For more details and pricing, call TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC., Dallas, TX. (800) 477-8924.