AKM Semiconductor
AKM is a leading provider of mixed-signal IC's for consumer, automotive, and communications applications. Already established as the world's largest manufacturer of digital audio converter IC's and 3-axis magnetometers, AKM also provides devices for magnetic sensing, mobile communications, and power management.
AKM Semiconductor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM), Tokyo, Japan. AKMS, located in San Jose, California, offers sales, marketing and design support for customers in The America's. AKM designs and manufactures CMOS mixed signal integrated circuits for applications including audio, multimedia, data storage, and telecommunications. North American headquarters are located at 1731 Technology Drive, Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95110.
What's New
- AK7719: New micro-power DSP for both hands-free voice communications and digital audio processing
- AK4189: New chip-scale package resistive touchscreen controller supports dual touch gestures
- AK4203/4204: New capless audio line drivers with integrated DC-coupled video amplifier
- AK7782: New dual-core audio DSP is ideal for multi-channel car infotainment systems
- AK8978: New 6-axis electronic compass for portable appliances reduces footprint by 25%
- AK4950 - Low-power 24-bit Stereo CODEC with integrated amplifiers, plus LDO and mini DSP
- AK4955: Low-power 24-bit Stereo CODEC with DSP and integrated amplifiers
- AK8181A: Low-skew LVPECL 1:4 differential clock fanout buffer
- AK4188: 4-wire resistive touchscreen controller supports dual-touch gestures
- AK8180x: Family of low-skew LVCMOS single-ended clock fanout buffers
- 1:10 LVCMOS Clock Fanout Buffer Distributes Clock Signals to 250MHz
- AKM and Unagi Net team up to provide e-compass module
- AK4953A: Low-power CODEC features industry-leading performance to power ratio
- AKM products are now available through Digikey
- AK4480: High Performance 32-bit Stereo DAC is Optimized for Sound Quality
- AK4685: Audio CODEC with a Cap-less Headphone Amp Supports Differential Input/Output
- AK7734: Audio DSP with Integrated ADC & SRC Ideal for Echo and Noise Canceling Audio Processing for Hands-Free Applications
- AK4440: Single-supply 8-channel audio DAC features ground-referenced 2Vrms outputs
- AK7835: Mono Class-D Dynamic Speaker Driver Delivers 2.4W into 4 Ohms
- AK4425/26: Stereo audio DAC's with 2Vrms outputs and serial control
- AK4186: Micro power consumption 4 or 5-wire touch screen controller
- AK4399: High Performance 32-bit Stereo DAC Optimized for Sound Quality



