Azalia - The next PC sound spec (to replace AC97)

[elroy]

I've just done a bit of a search for Azalia, which is an audio spec designed by Intel to replace AC97. It looks really nice - support for DVD-Audio, Dolby 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1, etc. However, the only real info I could find on it is here - http://www.intel.com/idf/us/fall2003/presentations/F03USDSIS92_OS.pdf. I am assuming it will be implemented first in the next Intel chipset.

Does anyone know anything else about this new spec? I see Sigmatel are playing a role in it *looks for a reply from RussSchultz*

 

[PC-Engine]

Eagerly awaiting reply from RS... 8)

 

[RussSchultz]

Keep eagerly awaiting. I don't work in that side of the business.

Plus I wouldn't spill the beans if I did.

Loose lips sinks chips. Or something like that.

 

[PC-Engine]

I had a hunch you were going to say that

 

[elroy]

No worries Russ.