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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 latency, Low power, Mic bias, Phase-locked loop (PLL), Pin control, Single supply, Stereo headphone amplifier ADC SNR (typ) (dB) 119 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 latency, Low power, Mic bias, Phase-locked loop (PLL), Pin control, Single supply, Stereo headphone amplifier ADC SNR (typ) (dB) 119 DAC SNR (typ) (dB) 120 Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
VQFN (RGE) 24 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • Stereo audio ADC Channels
    • Performance:
      • Line/Microphone differential input dynamic range: 119dB
      • Differential input THD+N: –98dB
    • Input voltage:
      • Differential, 2VRMS full-scale inputs
      • Single-ended, 1VRMS full-scale inputs
    • ADC sample rates (fS) = 8kHz to 192kHz
    • Digital HPF with configurable cut-off frequency:
      • 1Hz or 12Hz, at 48kHz sampling rate
    • Low noise microphone bias
  • Stereo audio DAC Channels
    • Performance:
      • DAC to differential line-out dynamic range: 120 dB
      • DAC to pseudo-differential headphone-out dynamic range: 110 dB
      • THD+N: –100 dB
    • Output voltage:
      • Differential line-out/receiver, 2VRMS full-scale
      • Pseudo-differential headphone, 1VRMS full-scale
      • Single-ended line-out, 1VRMS full-scale
    • DAC sample rates (fs) = 8kHz to 192kHz
  • Common Features
    • Pin or Hardware Control
    • Audio Serial Interface
      • Format: TDM, I2S, or Left-justified (LJ)
      • Bus Controller and Target Modes
      • Configurable TDM Slots
      • Word Length: Selectable 24 or 32 Bits
    • Pin-selectable digital decimation/interpolation filter options:
      • Linear-phase or Low-latency
    • Integrated PLL
    • Auto clock & sample rate detection
    • Interrupt output on clock error
    • Single Supply Operation AVDD: 1.8V or 3.3V
    • I/O Supply Operation: 1.8V or 3.3V
    • Temperature grade 1: –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +125°C
  • Stereo audio ADC Channels
    • Performance:
      • Line/Microphone differential input dynamic range: 119dB
      • Differential input THD+N: –98dB
    • Input voltage:
      • Differential, 2VRMS full-scale inputs
      • Single-ended, 1VRMS full-scale inputs
    • ADC sample rates (fS) = 8kHz to 192kHz
    • Digital HPF with configurable cut-off frequency:
      • 1Hz or 12Hz, at 48kHz sampling rate
    • Low noise microphone bias
  • Stereo audio DAC Channels
    • Performance:
      • DAC to differential line-out dynamic range: 120 dB
      • DAC to pseudo-differential headphone-out dynamic range: 110 dB
      • THD+N: –100 dB
    • Output voltage:
      • Differential line-out/receiver, 2VRMS full-scale
      • Pseudo-differential headphone, 1VRMS full-scale
      • Single-ended line-out, 1VRMS full-scale
    • DAC sample rates (fs) = 8kHz to 192kHz
  • Common Features
    • Pin or Hardware Control
    • Audio Serial Interface
      • Format: TDM, I2S, or Left-justified (LJ)
      • Bus Controller and Target Modes
      • Configurable TDM Slots
      • Word Length: Selectable 24 or 32 Bits
    • Pin-selectable digital decimation/interpolation filter options:
      • Linear-phase or Low-latency
    • Integrated PLL
    • Auto clock & sample rate detection
    • Interrupt output on clock error
    • Single Supply Operation AVDD: 1.8V or 3.3V
    • I/O Supply Operation: 1.8V or 3.3V
    • Temperature grade 1: –40°C ≤ TA ≤ +125°C

The TAC5242 is a high-performancelow-power stereo audio codec with 2VRMS differential input, 119dB dynamic range ADC and 2VRMS differential output, 120dB dynamic range DAC. The TAC5242 supports both differential and single-ended inputs and outputs. The ADC supports both line/microphone input signals with options for AC or DC coupling configurations and the DAC output can be configured for either line-output or headphone loads. The DAC can drive upto 62.5mW into a 16Ω headphone load. The device integrates a phase-locked loop (PLL) and supports sample rates up to 192kHz for both the ADC and DAC signal chains. The device also integrates a DC-removal digital high-pass filter (HPF) with configurable cut-off for the ADC signal chain. The TAC5242 supports time-division multiplexing (TDM), left-justified (LJ), or I2S audio formats in controller and target modes, and is pin or hardware 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-performancelow-power stereo audio codec with 2VRMS differential input, 119dB dynamic range ADC and 2VRMS differential output, 120dB dynamic range DAC. The TAC5242 supports both differential and single-ended inputs and outputs. The ADC supports both line/microphone input signals with options for AC or DC coupling configurations and the DAC output can be configured for either line-output or headphone loads. The DAC can drive upto 62.5mW into a 16Ω headphone load. The device integrates a phase-locked loop (PLL) and supports sample rates up to 192kHz for both the ADC and DAC signal chains. The device also integrates a DC-removal digital high-pass filter (HPF) with configurable cut-off for the ADC signal chain. The TAC5242 supports time-division multiplexing (TDM), left-justified (LJ), or I2S audio formats in controller and target modes, and is pin or hardware 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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