Above is the lineup for ROHM’s Host Audio Decoder products. Basic tasks such as USB/SD supportability, MP3 decoding and I2C interfacing are standard with BU94xxx. Apple compatibility, CD-ROM reading and file browsing abilities distinguish the mid-grade products while the BU947xx allows for on the go CD-ROM to MP3 ripping/recording. Playlists with *.m3u and *.pls extensions can be read by supporting ICs. The chips are available in either VQFN, VQFP and SQFP packages.

