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In a connected vehicle, digital audio content may arrive at the audio system from sources that provide packets of audio samples with no associated sample clock. A common example is streamed internet audio. To process and play these sources, the audio system must first convert the audio stream so that it is compatible with the system's sample clock. Traditional sample-rate conversion methods are typically not capable of doing this. This paper presents and compares approaches for performing the conversion.

In automotive infotainment systems, multiple types of digital audio signals are usually present. Some come from internal sources, such as a CD or USB stick, and some come from external sources, such as an internet stream or digital radio. These sources usually have different sample-rates, and may also be different from one or more system sample-rates. Managing and transporting these signals throughout the system over different sample-rate domains require detailed upfront architecture analysis and correct system design to ensure signal quality is maintained to the desired level. Incorrect design can add significant user-perceivable noise and distortion. This paper examines the key analysis factors, the effects of poor design and the approaches for achieving robust signal handling and ensuring desired signal quality.