Cirrus Logic Unveils Flexible Audio Solution for Intel Core Ultra Processors

Cirrus Logic announced a collaboration with Intel to launch a reference design based on the new Intel Core Ultra processors (series 2), formerly codenamed Arrow Lake, with Cirrus Logic’s high-quality audio solutions. According to Cirrus Logic, the reference design represents a significant advancement in PC audio technology, delivering enhanced sound quality, low power consumption, and flexible audio options for a wide range of PC segments.

Cirrus Logic is offering an advanced audio solution to help ease PC manufacturers' migration to the MIPI SoundWire interface (1.2.1 specification) for a richer, more immersive audio experience. At the heart of the Cirrus Logic advanced, low-power audio solution are the company’s recently announced CS35L56 smart amplifier and CS42L43 Smart HIFI codec that are included in the Intel SoundWire-ready reference design aimed at helping laptop designers make a smooth migration to the new specification.