Yamaha YM2608

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The Yamaha YM2608, also known as the OPNA, is an advanced FM synthesis sound chip used primarily in Japanese PCs and arcade systems, featuring integrated FM, SSG, ADPCM, and rhythm sound capabilities.

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Yamaha YM2608 (software-level similarity) 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf FM synthesis chip
integrated audio IC
sound chip
alsoKnownAs OPNA NERFINISHED
application arcade game sound
computer music
video game music
audioFormat 4-bit ADPCM
compatibleWith Yamaha YM2203 (OPN) NERFINISHED
controlInterface parallel bus interface
countryOfUse Japan NERFINISHED
designedFor multi-channel music synthesis
sound effects generation
era early 1990s
late 1980s
family Yamaha OPN/OPNA sound chips
feature I/O ports
LFO (low-frequency oscillator)
envelope generators
integrated ADPCM channel
integrated FM channels
integrated SSG channels
integrated rhythm sound source
timers
hasComponent YM2149-compatible SSG core
hasRhythmSounds preset drum and percussion samples
integrationLevel multiple sound generation methods on one chip
manufacturer Yamaha Corporation NERFINISHED
notableFor rich FM and PCM hybrid sound
widespread use in PC-98 game soundtracks
powerSupply single-chip LSI audio solution
predecessor Yamaha YM2203 NERFINISHED
series OPN family
successor Yamaha YM2610 NERFINISHED
technology ADPCM
FM synthesis
SSG (Software-controlled Sound Generator) NERFINISHED
rhythm sound generator
usedIn Japanese personal computers
PC-88VA series NERFINISHED
PC-9801 series NERFINISHED
arcade systems
sound expansion boards for NEC PCs

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Yamaha YM2610 compatibleWith Yamaha YM2608
this entity surface form: Yamaha YM2608 (software-level similarity)
Yamaha YM2610 hasPredecessor Yamaha YM2608
Yamaha YM2612 relatedTo Yamaha YM2608