Freescale Semiconductor announced it is introducing multicore digital signal processors (DSPs) that could help cut costs and improve performance of audio products. Known as Symphony DSP56720 and DSP56721, the new processors eliminate the need for multi-chip solutions in such applications as DVD players, televisions, car infotainment, rear-seat video and professional audio equipment. Both products incorporate two 24-bit cores and offer 400 MHz and 400 MIPS (millions of instructions per sec) of processing power. Freescale engineers say they chose the multicore architecture because it offers the potential for cost reduction in applications where budgets are tight. "Our customers tell us that they want more performance, but they want it at no extra cost," says Sujata Neidig, product manager for Freescale's Multimedia Application Div.
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