Dolphin Design Audio IP
Energy efficient IPs, silicon & solutions.
Overview
Dolphin Design specializes in energy-efficient semiconductor IP, with a strong focus on audio solutions. Their portfolio includes all the necessary blocks for a complete audio chain in an SoC: high-fidelity audio codecs (ADC/DAC), power amplifiers, and innovative IP like voice activity detectors (VAD) and MEMS microphone interfaces. Their products are designed for battery-powered devices where low power consumption is critical, such as hearables, wearables, and IoT devices.
✨ Key Features
- Ultra-low-power audio codecs
- High-fidelity ADC and DAC converters
- Voice Activity Detector (VAD) for keyword detection
- Class D/G amplifiers
- MEMS microphone interface and power management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Extreme focus on ultra-low power consumption
- Complete audio chain solution from microphone to speaker
- Innovative IP like their cascaded VAD architecture
Unique Value: Enables high-quality, always-on audio features in devices with very small batteries by providing a complete portfolio of ultra-low-power audio IP.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Complete audio subsystem for a TWS earbud SoC
- Always-on voice activity detection for a battery-powered smart speaker
- High-quality audio playback in a portable media device
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-power professional audio equipment
- Systems with no audio functionality
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more specialized and often lower-power solution for the analog/mixed-signal audio chain compared to the large EDA vendors, making them a preferred choice for power-critical applications like TWS earbuds.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Licensing tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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