The DoubleTalk family of voice synthesizers has become popular in the industrial, education and special-needs markets. You can buy them on line.

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Applications ranging from robotics to telecommunications.

These voice synthesizers are available with features and form factors to meet a wide variety of needs.

The V8600A and V-Stamp modules are designed for easy integration into an existing product, or in products that offer voice output only as an option.

When board space is at a premium, the RC8660 chipset offer highly integrated, low power solutions.

The DoubleTalk LT synthesizer is a portable solution for on-the-go applications that require a stand-alone, self-contained voice synthesizer.

The V-Stamp is a feature-rich, miniature, self-contained voice/sound synthesizer and recorder. It is only 35 x 32mm (1.35 x 1.25") in size.

Among the V-Stamp's many features are text-to-speech conversion, audio recording and playback, musical and sinusoidal tone generation, a telephone dialer and four-channel A/D converter. The VS5130 operates from a 5V power supply and VS3130 from 3.3V. Low-level line and 1-watt speaker outputs are provided.

All of the V-Stamp's features are accessed using a standard logic-level serial interface. The V-Stamp mates with two standard, 12-pin PC board connectors. Separate power pins are provided for the onboard digital and audio subsystems, allowing for several possible output power and power consumption combinations.

Why not add the V-pod development kit to your first purchase?

For details download the pdf datasheet (397kb).

The V8600A voice synthesizer is a versatile, modular solution designed to satisfy just about any voice output requirement.

The on-board RC8660 chip set enables the V8600A to automatically convert plain English text into a high quality male voice.

Measuring less than 78cm² (12 square inches) in size, the V8600A requires only a 5V power supply and speaker to operate. Its small size and low power consumption make it an ideal solution for any application, ranging from robotics to telecommunications.

Why not add the V-pod development kit to your first purchase?

For details download the pdf datasheet (345kb).

The V-Pod Development Kit for V-Stamp and V8600A.

• Docking board with RS-232 serial and 8 bit parallel interfaces

• Serial cable

• AC power supply 230V or 120V with UK, European or other plug depending on customer location

The V-Pod is a development platform and programming adapter forV8600A and V-Stamp voice synthesizer modules. It simplifies product development by providing a direct serial connection to any PC, thereby allowing software development tools (such as RCStudio and RCLink) to be used with the modules.

You will need to add a V-Stamp or a V8600A to your purchase.

The RC8660 voice synthesizer chip set.

You'll be amazed at the amount of functionality and versatility that we've built into these devices: unlimited vocabulary, on-the-fly voice control, tone generation, recorded audio playback, addressable voice channels, multiple input and output protocols... the list goes on.

The RC8660 translates plain English text into speech in real time, without the assistance of a PC or high-powered processor. The RC8660 enables you to add text to speech capability to virtually any design, quickly and painlessly, with virtually no overhead. For details download the pdf datasheet (887kb).

Why not add the Chipset evaluation kit to your first purchase?

RC8600 chipset evaluation kit

This evaluation kit includes an RC8660 evaluation board, power supply, speaker, serial cable, and RC8660 Studio software. The kit comes complete with everything needed to evaluate and develop applications for the RC8660 chipset using a Windows-based PC. The evaluation board can also be used in stand alone applications by simply printing the desired text and commands to it via the onboard RS232 serial or parallel ports.

DoubleTalk LT  is the 'portable' member of the DoubleTalk family.

Because it relies on a simple external connection to your computer, DoubleTalk LT can go wherever you go. It works with virtually any PC or laptop equipped with a serial port. Operation is from a 9V alkaline battery, or AC wall adapter (included). Size: 13.5 x 10.2 x 3.8cm (5.3" x 4.0" x 1.5").