NEC Introduces Melody Chip for Mobile Phones with 3D Positioning Technology

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NEC Electronics today introduced the µPD9971 melody chip for mobile phones, which offers a superior three-dimensional positioning technology, sound effects, and an industry-first 128 polyphonic tones. The combination of features helps mobile phone manufacturers deliver dynamic sound quality and realism for feature-rich applications such as games.


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