Description
The CXA1279AS is an original vintage bipolar integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Sony Corporation. Housed in a 22-pin Dual In-Line Package (DIP-22 / PDIP22), this highly integrated analog component functions as a premium 2-channel TV Sound Controller.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Core Function: High-Fidelity Dual-Channel (Stereo) Audio Signal Processor
- Integrated Controls: Consolidates comprehensive sound stage management on a single chip, including master volume level, left/right channel balance, and independent bass/treble tone control circuits.
- Operational Versatility: Features two distinct sets of signal inputs; tone, volume, and balance adjustments are fully operative in either 0 to VCC or 0 to 5V ranges.
- Package Type: 22-Pin DIP (Dual In-Line Plastic Package)
- Applications: Widely deployed in classic analog stereo CRT televisions, premium composite video monitors (such as vintage Sony Trinitron monitor chassis), and retro gaming display setups from the 1990s.
- Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Japan)
An authentic, rare New-Old-Stock (NOS) replacement semiconductor. Crucial for bench audio-video technicians and vintage CRT display restoration specialists looking to remedy missing stereo channels, locked volume/tone parameters, or complete analog audio signal processing failures.