Description
The CXA1279S (frequently designated on technical schematic revisions as CXA1279AS / CXA1279BS) is an original vintage bipolar integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by Sony Corporation. Housed in a 22-pin Dual In-Line Package (DIP-22), this highly integrated component functions as a complete, 2-channel TV Sound Processor circuit.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Core Function: High-Fidelity 2-Channel Analog Audio Signal Processor
- Integrated Sub-Systems: Consolidates comprehensive sound staging mechanisms including master volume control, left/right channel balance configurations, and dedicated bass/treble tone control circuits.
- Package Type: 22-Pin DIP (Dual In-Line Plastic Package)
- Applications & Sourcing Crosses: Extensively deployed throughout vintage analog stereo television chassis, composite video monitors, and legacy CRT systems from the late 1980s and 1990s (including original configurations by Sony, Sanyo, and associated CRT monitor OEMs).
- Manufacturer: Sony Corporation (Japan)
An authentic, rare New-Old-Stock (NOS) replacement semiconductor module. Essential for workbench audio-video technicians and vintage CRT monitor restoration specialists aiming to resolve dropped audio channels, failing volume/tone parameters, or complete analog sound processing failures.