Synopsys ARC Audio Codecs

Optimized for ARC processors with DSP capability

Synopsys offers an extensive portfolio of audio codecs that are available for use with the Synopsys ARC® EMxD and the ARC HS4x families of processors.  The ARC audio codecs facilitate a range of audio applications, such as Bluetooth streaming to headsets and hearing aids, voice/speech processing for smart speakers, soundbars, and audio playback for home entertainment systems.  Whether you're building an SoC for ultra-low power portable applications, higher end wearables or for automotive infotainment systems, Synopsys provides a full range of high-performance, easy-to-integrate audio codecs for a broad range of audio applications.

Codec Certification

Synopsys ARC audio codecs are fully compliant to audio standards. Synopsys works closely with the standards holders to ensure all of its codecs are certified and up-to-date from the moment of availability. Testing against standard test vectors as well as additional stress test vectors ensures reliable operation. 

Modeling

All of Synopsys codecs run on the Synopsys xCAM cycle-accurate simulator for performance measurements and verification, as well as on ultra-fast instruction set simulators. This enables designers to explore different core configurations and optimize the performance of the relevant ARC processor for their specific SoC and end application. 

Audio Licensing Authorities

Synopsys' collaborates with various licensing authorities to ensure the latest audio software technology is available for Synopsys ARC IP solutions. 

Voice/Audio Codecs DTS
AMR-NB Encoder and Decoder DTS Core Decoder
AMR-WB (G.722.2) Encoder and Decoder DTS HD MA (Master Audio) Decoder
Bluetooth LC SBC Encoder and Decoder DTS HD LBR Decoder (also known as DTS Express)
Bluetooth LE Audio LC3 Codec DTS Transcoder
Enhanced Voice Services (EVS) Codec for LTE-3GPP codec
Audio Codecs Dolby
Low Power MP3 Decoder Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Decoder
MPEG-1/2 Layer III (MP3) Encoder Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 Decoder
MPEG- 2/4 AAC LC Encoder Dolby Digital Plus to Dolby Digital Converter
MPEG-4 aacPlus v2 Decoder Dolby Digital (AC3) Encoder
MPEG-4 aacPlus v2 Encoder
MPEG-4 AAC-LC Decoder
OPUS Codec