Wolfson delivers superior audio quality to Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note2
Published2012.10.31 09:47October 31, 2012 – Wolfson Microelectronics, the global leader in the design and development of mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for the consumer electronics market, today announced that its ultra-low-power audio hub WM1811 has been adopted in Samsung's latest tablet PC Galaxy Note 10.1 and smartphone Galaxy Note 2.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note 2 are Samsung's latest devices featuring Wolfson audio technology, and in addition to these, Wolfson audio hubs have been included in Samsung's bestselling advanced smartphones such as the Galaxy S 3, Wave, and Galaxy S.
The Wolfson WM1811 minimizes power consumption through industry-leading technology such as integrated stereo speaker drivers and high-output headphone amplifiers, delivering clear audio quality during music and video playback while enabling long battery life and superior high-quality audio user experience. In particular, the WM1811 requires fewer components compared to discrete component solutions due to its compact size and perfect integration design, resulting in a small PCB footprint and BOM cost reduction. Additionally, this product supports a wide range of architectures and use cases through stereo full-duplex asynchronous sample rate conversion and multi-channel digital mixing.
Mike Hickey, CEO of Wolfson, stated, "We are pleased that Samsung has once again chosen Wolfson audio solutions. This time, Wolfson products are used in the innovative latest mobile devices, the Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note 2. Samsung's trust in our technology is evidence of the superior quality of Wolfson audio solutions, and this serves as the driving force that enables manufacturers to provide differentiated audio experiences and optimal battery performance to customers."
The Galaxy Note 10.1, based on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), supports numerous features including a powerful 1.4GHz Exynos quad-core processor, 10.1-inch LCD display, and an innovative S Pen for natural writing experience. Featuring various S Note templates and productivity tools, Learning Hub for accessing educational curricula, and the creative application Adobe Photoshop Touch, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a perfect device for content creation, productivity, and learning.
The Galaxy Note 2, based on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), is equipped with a 1.6GHz quad-core processor and 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen and features various S Pen specialized functions to inspire creativity in all users. Representative features include Air View, which allows users to preview emails simply by hovering the S Pen over the screen, S Planner that enables previewing image and video files without opening them, and Easy Clip, which allows users to conveniently specify desired content and freely edit and share it.
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