The HMP9701 is the next generation PC based audio codec solution. The HMP9701 is fully compatible to the new AC'97 standard and, as such, interfaces to any AC'97 compliant digital controller. The HMP9701 offers the designer a solution to satisfy the demand for flexibility and improved High Fidelity sound in a PC environment. As part of the AC'97 PC audio standard architecture, the HMP9701 helps pave the way for PC'97 compliant desktop, portable and entertainment PCs with a cost effective high-quality audio solution.