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.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Yamaha YM2608 (software-level similarity) | 1 |
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
FM synthesis chip
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integrated audio IC ⓘ sound chip ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | OPNA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| application |
arcade game sound
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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
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sound effects generation ⓘ |
| era |
early 1990s
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late 1980s ⓘ |
| family | Yamaha OPN/OPNA sound chips ⓘ |
| feature |
I/O ports
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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
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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
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FM synthesis ⓘ SSG (Software-controlled Sound Generator) NERFINISHED ⓘ rhythm sound generator ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Japanese personal computers
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PC-88VA series NERFINISHED ⓘ PC-9801 series NERFINISHED ⓘ arcade systems ⓘ sound expansion boards for NEC PCs ⓘ |
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this entity surface form:
Yamaha YM2608 (software-level similarity)