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Number of ADC channels 2 Number of DAC channels 2 Digital audio interface I2S, L, TDM Analog inputs 2 Analog outputs 2 Sampling rate (max) (kHz) 192 Rating Catalog Features High Dynamic Range, High-performance, Low power, Mic bias, Phase-locked loop (PLL), Single supply, Stereo headphone amplifier ADC SNR (typ) (dB) 118 DAC SNR (typ) (dB) 120 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Number of ADC channels 2 Number of DAC channels 2 Digital audio interface I2S, L, TDM Analog inputs 2 Analog outputs 2 Sampling rate (max) (kHz) 192 Rating Catalog Features High Dynamic Range, High-performance, Low power, Mic bias, Phase-locked loop (PLL), Single supply, Stereo headphone amplifier ADC SNR (typ) (dB) 118 DAC SNR (typ) (dB) 120 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
VQFN (RGE) 24 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • ADC Channel
    • Performance:
      • Line differential input dynamic range: 118 dB
      • Mic differential input dynamic range: 118 dB
      • THD+N: –95 dB
    • Input voltage:
      • Differential, 2-VRMS full-scale inputs
      • Single-ended, 1-VRMS full-scale inputs
    • Configurable Digital HPF:
      • 1 Hz(48KSPS Sample Rate)
      • 12 Hz(48KSPS Sample Rate)
    • Sample rate (fS) = 8 kHz to 192 kHz
    • Low noise microphone bias
    • DAC Channel
      • DAC performance:
        • DAC to Line Out Dynamic Range: 119 dB
        • DAC to HP Out Dynamic Range: 114 dB
        • THD+N: –95 dB
      • Head Phone/Line Out output voltage:
        • Differential, 2-VRMS full-scale
        • Pseudo-differential, 1-VRMS full-scale
        • Single-ended, 1-VRMS full-scale
      • DAC sample Rates (fs) = 8KHz to 192KHz
    • Common Features
      • Pin Control
      • Audio Serial Interface
        • Format: TDM, LJ or I2S
        • Configurable TDM Slot
        • Bus Controller and Target Modes
        • Word Length: Selectable 16, 24 or 32 Bits
      • Linear Phase Filter
      • Auto Clock Detection and Configuration
      • Low Power Modes
      • Interrupt output
      • Single Supply Operation AVDD: 1.8V or 3.3V
      • I/O Supply Operation: 1.2V or 1.8V or 3.3V
      • Temperature grade 1: –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +125°C
  • ADC Channel
    • Performance:
      • Line differential input dynamic range: 118 dB
      • Mic differential input dynamic range: 118 dB
      • THD+N: –95 dB
    • Input voltage:
      • Differential, 2-VRMS full-scale inputs
      • Single-ended, 1-VRMS full-scale inputs
    • Configurable Digital HPF:
      • 1 Hz(48KSPS Sample Rate)
      • 12 Hz(48KSPS Sample Rate)
    • Sample rate (fS) = 8 kHz to 192 kHz
    • Low noise microphone bias
    • DAC Channel
      • DAC performance:
        • DAC to Line Out Dynamic Range: 119 dB
        • DAC to HP Out Dynamic Range: 114 dB
        • THD+N: –95 dB
      • Head Phone/Line Out output voltage:
        • Differential, 2-VRMS full-scale
        • Pseudo-differential, 1-VRMS full-scale
        • Single-ended, 1-VRMS full-scale
      • DAC sample Rates (fs) = 8KHz to 192KHz
    • Common Features
      • Pin Control
      • Audio Serial Interface
        • Format: TDM, LJ or I2S
        • Configurable TDM Slot
        • Bus Controller and Target Modes
        • Word Length: Selectable 16, 24 or 32 Bits
      • Linear Phase Filter
      • Auto Clock Detection and Configuration
      • Low Power Modes
      • Interrupt output
      • Single Supply Operation AVDD: 1.8V or 3.3V
      • I/O Supply Operation: 1.2V or 1.8V or 3.3V
      • Temperature grade 1: –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +125°C

The TAC5242 is a high performance Stereo Codec with 2VRMS differential Input, 118dB ADC and 2VRMS 119dB Stereo DAC. The TAC5242 supports both differential and Single Ended input and output. Device supports both Microphone and Line In input on ADC Channel. DAC Output can be configured for either Line Out or Head Phone Load. The device integrates a phase-locked loop (PLL), a DC removal high-pass filter (HPF) and supports sample rates up to 192kHz. TAC5242 can drive upto 62 mW into a Headphone Load. The TAC5242 supports time-division multiplexing (TDM), left-justified (LJ), or I2S audio formats in controller and target mode, and is pin controlled. These integrated high-performance features, pin control along with a single supply operation, make TAC5242 an excellent choice for space-constrained audio applications.

The TAC5242 is a high performance Stereo Codec with 2VRMS differential Input, 118dB ADC and 2VRMS 119dB Stereo DAC. The TAC5242 supports both differential and Single Ended input and output. Device supports both Microphone and Line In input on ADC Channel. DAC Output can be configured for either Line Out or Head Phone Load. The device integrates a phase-locked loop (PLL), a DC removal high-pass filter (HPF) and supports sample rates up to 192kHz. TAC5242 can drive upto 62 mW into a Headphone Load. The TAC5242 supports time-division multiplexing (TDM), left-justified (LJ), or I2S audio formats in controller and target mode, and is pin controlled. These integrated high-performance features, pin control along with a single supply operation, make TAC5242 an excellent choice for space-constrained audio applications.

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