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IDT Audio Driver Support for Computer Manufacturing Companies OEM-ODMs FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions for Computer Manufacturing Companies OEM-ODMs

 


 
Where can I get a driver for my new design using an IDT PC Audio codec?

Please contact your IDT Sales representative to be put in touch with local technical support.  You can also use the online Technical Support form and submit your questions. 

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How can I get help with our design’s layout?

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Technical Questions

Please contact your IDT Sales representative to be put in touch with local technical support.  You can also use the online Technical Support form and submit your questions.

 

Which Sigmatel products were aquired by IDT?

On July 25, 2006 IDT entered an agreement to aquire the  AC-97 and High Definition Audio (HD-Audio) PC and Notebook audio codec product lines

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General Audio Terms and Considerations

Click here to download the PDF for answers to the following questions.

  • What are Hertz?
  • What are some common sources of Noise?
  • What are Volt expectations?
  • What are the attributes of good audio?
  • What are the different types of Noises?
  • What can affect Audio?
  • What do I need to consider for CD Ground?
  • What do I need to consider for Laptops or All-in-one Models?
  • What do I need to consider for Microphones?
  • What do I need to consider for Power Supply?
  • What do I need to consider when it comes to Testing?
  • What is Frequency Response?
  • What is High Signal to Noise Ration or SNR?
  • What is Star Grounding?
  • What is Total Harmonic Distortion or THD?
  • What is a decibel or dB?
  • What is an Octave?
  • Why Isolate?

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