Realtek Semiconductor‘s patent involves an audio control circuit with a USB interface and processing circuit. It determines the host device’s stage (BIOS or operating system) to enable/disable a de-pop circuit. This innovation enhances audio device compatibility and performance during different operational stages. GlobalData’s report on Realtek Semiconductor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Audio control circuit with usb interface enabling/disabling de-pop circuit
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11929722B2) discloses an innovative audio control circuit designed to interface with a host device via a USB interface circuit. The processing circuit within the audio control circuit performs an enumeration process with the host device to determine whether the device is operating in a BIOS stage or an operating system stage. Based on this determination, the processing circuit generates a control signal that either enables or disables a de-pop circuit. This functionality ensures that the audio output is managed effectively based on the operational stage of the host device.
Furthermore, the patent details a control method associated with the audio control circuit, outlining the steps involved in determining the operational stage of the host device and generating the appropriate control signal for the de-pop circuit. By analyzing the contents of packets exchanged during the enumeration process, the processing circuit can accurately identify whether the host device is in the BIOS stage or the operating system stage. This method allows for precise control over the audio output, ensuring that the de-pop circuit is activated or deactivated accordingly. Additionally, the patent specifies that the control signal is transmitted to the de-pop circuit located outside the chip through a specific pin, further enhancing the functionality and versatility of the audio control circuit.
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