CRD4201-1S

The CRD4201-1S Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) reference design features four channel analog audio outputs and an optical S/PDIF digital output. This board is designed to provide the rear left, rear right, center, and sub-woofer channels in a six channel audio sub-system. The front left and right channels are provided by the primary audio codec on the motherboard. This board uses the CS4201 configured as a secondary audio codec. It has several advanced features such as serial digital audio output and up to 30 dB of microphone boost.

The CRD4201-1S reference design is available by ordering the CMK4201-1 manufacturing kit. This kit includes the CRD4201-1, the CRD4201-1S, a full set of schematic design files (OrCAD® format), PCB job files (PADS® ASCII), PCB artwork files, and bill of materials.

This reference design offers significant cost savings over competing solutions and can be easily modified to meet your specific design goals.