IEC 60958:1989

FOREWORD
PREFACE
Clause
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Interface format
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Structure of format
   3.3 Modulation
   3.4 User data format
4 Channel status
   4.1 General
   4.2 Applications
5 Electrical requirements
   5.1 General
   5.2 Balanced line (three-wire transmission)
   5.3 Unbalanced line (two-wire transmission)
   5.4 Optical fibre
ANNEX A (normative) - Application of the digital
        audio interface in the compact disc digital audio system
ANNEX B (normative) - Application of the digital
        interface in the 2-channel PCM adapter
ANNEX C (normative) - Application of the digital
        audio interface in a 2-channel digital
        audio tape recorder in the consumer mode

Describes a serial, unidirectional, self-clocking interface for the interconnection of digital audio equipment for consumer and professional applications. In both cases, the clock references and auxiliary information are transmitted along with the programme. Provision is also made to allow the interface to carry data related to computer software.