Cirrus Logic announced a collaboration with Intel and Microsoft to develop a new PC reference design. It will feature Cirrus Logic's high-performance audio and power technology and will be powered by Intel's client processors, codenamed Lunar Lake. In addition to creating a richer, more immersive audio experience for laptops, the collaboration will reduce heat, extend battery life, and enable smaller, thinner designs. 
According to Cirrus Logic, the goal of the PC reference design is to enable "cool, quiet, high-performance" laptops to push the boundaries of efficiency, thickness and acoustics, employing three key components from Cirrus Logic: the CP9314 power converter chip, the CS42L43 audio codec, and the CS35L56 amplifier. One of the most critical components is the CP9314, which uses advanced power conversion technology to significantly improve the power efficiency of Lunar Lake. The CS42L43 and CS35L56 also play an important role, providing high-quality audio with next-generation features such as spatial audio support.
The use of these Cirrus Logic components, combined with Lunar Lake and Microsoft's software support, will further improve the efficiency, performance, and immersive experience of the PC reference design, while also providing longer battery life. If the new design delivers on its promises, Lunar Lake could help Intel regain its leadership in mobile computing efficiency.
The new PC reference design is expected to be available later this year, probably in the second half of the year.