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Number of DAC channels 2 Sampling rate (min) (kHz) 4 Sampling rate (max) (kHz) 768 THD+N (dB) -104 Control interface I2C, SPI Resolution (Bits) 32 DAC SNR (typ) (dB) 120 Analog outputs 2 Architecture Delta-Sigma Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
Number of DAC channels 2 Sampling rate (min) (kHz) 4 Sampling rate (max) (kHz) 768 THD+N (dB) -104 Control interface I2C, SPI Resolution (Bits) 32 DAC SNR (typ) (dB) 120 Analog outputs 2 Architecture Delta-Sigma Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
VQFN (RGE) 24 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • Stereo differential or Quad single-ended high-performance audio DAC
    • Performance:
      • DAC to differential line-out dynamic range: 120dB
      • DAC to differential headphone-out dynamic range: 118dB
      • THD+N: –104 dB
    • Line-out/headphone output voltage:
      • Differential, 2VRMS full-scale
      • Psuedo-differential, 1VRMS full-scale
      • Single-ended, 1VRMS full-scale
    • DAC sample rates (fs) = 4kHz to 768kHz
  • Key features
    • Analog input to output bypass path
    • 4-Channel PDM digital microphone record path
    • Input and output mix/mux options
    • Voice activity detection
    • Ultrasonic activity detection
    • Ultrasonic signal or tone generator
    • Battery and thermal foldback protection
    • Signal distortion limiter
    • Low and Ultra-low latency filter options
    • Programmable HPF and Biquad filters
    • I2C & SPI Control Interface
    • Audio Serial Interface
      • Format: TDM, I2S or Left-justified (LJ)
      • Word length: 16, 20, 24 or 32 Bits
      • Bus controller and target modes
      • Daisy chain in TDM Mode
    • Programmable PLL for flexible clocking
    • Auto clock and sample rate detection
    • Low Power Modes
      • 11mW for 2-Ch Playback (1.8V supply)
    • 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
  • Stereo differential or Quad single-ended high-performance audio DAC
    • Performance:
      • DAC to differential line-out dynamic range: 120dB
      • DAC to differential headphone-out dynamic range: 118dB
      • THD+N: –104 dB
    • Line-out/headphone output voltage:
      • Differential, 2VRMS full-scale
      • Psuedo-differential, 1VRMS full-scale
      • Single-ended, 1VRMS full-scale
    • DAC sample rates (fs) = 4kHz to 768kHz
  • Key features
    • Analog input to output bypass path
    • 4-Channel PDM digital microphone record path
    • Input and output mix/mux options
    • Voice activity detection
    • Ultrasonic activity detection
    • Ultrasonic signal or tone generator
    • Battery and thermal foldback protection
    • Signal distortion limiter
    • Low and Ultra-low latency filter options
    • Programmable HPF and Biquad filters
    • I2C & SPI Control Interface
    • Audio Serial Interface
      • Format: TDM, I2S or Left-justified (LJ)
      • Word length: 16, 20, 24 or 32 Bits
      • Bus controller and target modes
      • Daisy chain in TDM Mode
    • Programmable PLL for flexible clocking
    • Auto clock and sample rate detection
    • Low Power Modes
      • 11mW for 2-Ch Playback (1.8V supply)
    • 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 TAD5212 is a high performance audio DAC with 2VRMS differential output, 120dB dynamic range stereo channels or 1VRMS single-ended output, 111dB dynamic range quad channels. The TAD5212 supports both differential and single-ended inputs and outputs. The DAC outputs can be configured for either line-output or headphone loads. The DAC can drive up to 62.5mW into a 16Ω headphone load. The TAD5212 integrates programable channel gain, digital volume control, a low-jitter phase-locked loop (PLL), a programmable high-pass filter (HPF), programmable EQ and biquad filters, low-latency and ultra-low latency filter modes, and allows for sample rates up to 768kHz for both the DAC and PDM microphone signal-chains. The TAD5212 supports analog input to output bypass option and also recording up to four-channel digital microphones with the PDM interface. Data from Analog-In and Digital-In can be mixed inside the device as well. The TAD5212 supports time-division multiplexing (TDM), I2S, or left-justified (LJ) audio formats, and can be controlled with I2C or SPI. These integrated high-performance features, along with a single supply operation, make TAD5212 an excellent choice for space-constrained audio applications.

The TAD5212 is a high performance audio DAC with 2VRMS differential output, 120dB dynamic range stereo channels or 1VRMS single-ended output, 111dB dynamic range quad channels. The TAD5212 supports both differential and single-ended inputs and outputs. The DAC outputs can be configured for either line-output or headphone loads. The DAC can drive up to 62.5mW into a 16Ω headphone load. The TAD5212 integrates programable channel gain, digital volume control, a low-jitter phase-locked loop (PLL), a programmable high-pass filter (HPF), programmable EQ and biquad filters, low-latency and ultra-low latency filter modes, and allows for sample rates up to 768kHz for both the DAC and PDM microphone signal-chains. The TAD5212 supports analog input to output bypass option and also recording up to four-channel digital microphones with the PDM interface. Data from Analog-In and Digital-In can be mixed inside the device as well. The TAD5212 supports time-division multiplexing (TDM), I2S, or left-justified (LJ) audio formats, and can be controlled with I2C or SPI. These integrated high-performance features, along with a single supply operation, make TAD5212 an excellent choice for space-constrained audio applications.

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