CMI-8738/PCI-SX AUDIO Specification
Preliminary
Ver 1.2
CMI-8738/PCI-SX
C3DX PCI-Based HRTF 3D Extension Positional Audio Chip
With high speed PCI V2.1 bus controller and legacy audio
SB16® DSPemulator,CMI8738 is designed for PC add-in cards
and all-in-one motherboards. No external CODEC is needed in
CMI8738: CMI-8738 supports the legacy audio – SB16™, FM
emulator/DLS wavetable music synthesis, and HRTF 3D
positional audio functions.
Features
HRTF-based 3D positional audio,
supporting DirectSound™ 3D and A3D™
interface
Supports rear side speakers, C3DX
positional audio in 4 CH speaker mode
Legacy audio SBPro™ compatible
DLS-based wavetable music synthesizer,
supports DirectMusic™
Being compatible with A3D™ and DirectSound™ 3D, CMI8738
meets PC99® requirements
CMI8738 uses HRTF 3D extension technology to enhance
traditional HRTF 3D positional audio by substituting two-speaker
system by four- speaker one (it supports additional 2CH 16-bit
DAC to provide rear side audio). It greatly improves HRTF 3D
positional audio quality and successfully removes the sweet spot
limitations: users can enjoy genuine 3D audio gaming effects,
and don't have to worry about the environmental confinement any
more.
Built-in 32ohm Earphone buffer
Drivers support EAX™, Karaoke Echo, Key
Surround sound
MPU-401 port
Being outstanding for its full audio functions, competitive price,
and power management, CMI-8738 is the best choice for people
seeking for optimum use of the PC applications.
C-Media licensed HRTF 3D library from Central Research
Lab (CRL®), U.K, who provides one of the world's best HRTF
libraries
Dual game port
16-bit full duplex CODEC
4 CH 16-bit DAC
32-bit PCI bus master
External E²PROM interface
Single chip design, +5V, 128 pins QFP
CMI-8738/PCI Block Diagram
LINE
OUT
PCI interface
DMA engine
IRQ control
Earphone
buffer
MPU 401 and
GAME port
Legacy audio
16-bit CODEC
Analog Mixer
3D
Rear
L/R
SB16™emulator
Surround
14.318Mhz
MIC IN
PLL and
Music Synthesizer
HRTF DSP engine
MIC AMP
timing circuit
LINE / CD /
AUX / PCPSK
IN
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