NICAM Stereo Encoder

The MC44C404 NICAM Stereo Encoder is the industry's first, single-chip, CMOS implementation of a Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex 728 (NICAM) stereo encoder.

• Intended for use in settop boxes, VCRs, DVD players/recorders, game stations, and, other applications that are required to output high quality stereo sound through a single RF coaxial cable.
• Engineered to process analog audio signals to generate a QPSK modulated signal in compliance with the EN 300 163 standard.
• Designed to output this signal to an NXP^® RF modulator, which in turn produces a stereo encoded RF channel for use with any NICAM stereo television receiver.