Arquitectura

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Draft Version 0.7b - August 5, 2005

Abstract
The Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) is a set of hardware requirements for implementing Universal Serial Bus (USB) audio, IEEE 1394 AV/C audio, and Intel High Definition Audio devices for personal computers that run the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system. This paper provides an overview ofUAA for system manufacturers and manufacturers of audio devices.

The current version of this document is available at:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/audio/uaa.mspx

Contents
Introduction 3
Features of UAA 3
Scenarios Supported by UAA 4
Benefits of UAA for Manufacturers 5
UAA and Audio Devices 5
UAA Drivers for USB Audio, IEEE 1394 Audio, and HD Audio 5
The UAA DriverModel for Intel High Definition Audio 6
UAA and the Windows Logo Program 7
Resources 7

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