Information handling system including docking station with digital audio capability

摘要

An information handling system (IHS) is provided which includes a portable portion which is connectable to a docking station. The portable portion and the docking station include respective connectors which connect the portable portion to the docking station. These connectors together form a docking interface. The portable portion includes an audio CODEC having an S/PDIF digital audio output which provides a Sony-Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) digital audio signal that is sent across the docking interface to a digital receiver in the docking station. The S/PDIF digital audio signal is converted to analog audio signal by the digital receiver.