DesignWare ARC Audio Codecs

Optimized for ARC processors with DSP capability

Synopsys offers an extensive portfolio of audio codecs that are available for use with the DesignWare® ARC® EMxD and the ARC HS4x families of processors. The ARC audio codecs facilitate a range of audio applications, such as Bluetooth streaming to headsets and hearing aids, voice/speech processing for smart speakers, soundbars, and audio playback for home entertainment systems. Whether you're building an SoC for ultra-low power portable applications, higher end wearables or for automotive infotainment systems, Synopsys provides a full range of high-performance, easy-to-integrate audio codecs for a broad range of audio applications.

Codec Certification

DesignWare ARC audio codecs are fully compliant to audio standards. Synopsys works closely with the standards holders to ensure all of its codecs are certified and up-to-date from the moment of availability. Testing against standard test vectors as well as additional stress test vectors ensures reliable operation.

Modeling

All of Synopsys codecs run on the DesignWare xCAM cycle-accurate simulator for performance measurements and verification, as well as on ultra-fast instruction set simulators. This enables designers to explore different core configurations and optimize the performance of the relevant ARC processor for their specific SoC and end application.

Audio Licensing Authorities

Synopsys' collaborates with various licensing authorities to ensure the latest audio software technology is available for DesignWare ARC IP solutions.

Voice Codecs	Audio Codecs	Dolby
AMR-NB Encoder and Decoder	Low Power MP3 Decoder	Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
AMR-WB (G.722.2) Encoder and Decoder	MPEG-1/2 Layer III (MP3) Encoder	Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder
AMR-WB+ Decoder	MPEG- 2/4 AAC LC Encoder	Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Decoder
Bluetooth LC SBC Encoder and Decoder	MPEG-4 aacPlus v2 Decoder	Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 Decoder
	MPEG-4 aacPlus v2 Encoder	Dolby Digital Plus to Dolby Digital Converter
DTS	MPEG-4 AAC-LC Decoder	Dolby Digital (AC3) Encoder
DTS Core Decoder	Monkey's Audio Decoder	Dolby MS11 Decoder
DTS HD MA (Master Audio) Decoder	OPUS Codec	Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS HD LBR Decoder (also known as DTS Express)	Vorbis Decoder	Dolby Pro Logic IIz
DTS M6 Decoder (also known as DTS-HD)	Windows Media Audio (WMA) 9 Decoder	Dolby TrueHD Decoder
DTS Transcoder	Windows Media Audio (WMA) 10 Pro Decoder	Dolby Virtual Speaker
SRS TruSurround HD	G.726 Encoder and Decoder	Dolby Volume
SRS TruVolume	DRA Decoder
SRS WOW HD