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Number of DAC channels 2 Analog outputs 2 DAC SNR (typ) (dB) 120 Sampling rate (max) (kHz) 192 Control interface H/W Resolution (bps) 32 Architecture Delta-Sigma Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
Number of DAC channels 2 Analog outputs 2 DAC SNR (typ) (dB) 120 Sampling rate (max) (kHz) 192 Control interface H/W Resolution (bps) 32 Architecture Delta-Sigma Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
VQFN (RGE) 24 16 mm² 4 x 4
    • Stereo audio DAC performance:
      • DAC to differential line-out dynamic range: 120dB
      • DAC to pseudo-differential headphone-out dynamic range: 110dB
      • DAC to differential line-out 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
    • Key Features
      • Pin or Hardware Control
      • Audio Serial Interface
        • Format: TDM, LJ or I2S
        • Bus Controller and Target Modes
        • Daisy chain in TDM Mode
        • Word Length: Selectable 24 or 32 Bits
      • Pin-selectable digital interpolation filter options:
        • Linear-phase
        • Low-latency
      • Auto clock 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 DAC performance:
      • DAC to differential line-out dynamic range: 120dB
      • DAC to pseudo-differential headphone-out dynamic range: 110dB
      • DAC to differential line-out 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
    • Key Features
      • Pin or Hardware Control
      • Audio Serial Interface
        • Format: TDM, LJ or I2S
        • Bus Controller and Target Modes
        • Daisy chain in TDM Mode
        • Word Length: Selectable 24 or 32 Bits
      • Pin-selectable digital interpolation filter options:
        • Linear-phase
        • Low-latency
      • Auto clock 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 TAD5242 is a 2VRMS 120dB stereo audio DAC that can be configured for either line output or headphone load and supports both single-ended and differential output options. The device integrates a phase-locked loop (PLL) and supports sample rates up to 192kHz. TAD5242 can drive upto 62.5 mW into a 16Ω headphone load. The TAD5242 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 TAD5242 an excellent choice for space-constrained audio applications.

The TAD5242 is a 2VRMS 120dB stereo audio DAC that can be configured for either line output or headphone load and supports both single-ended and differential output options. The device integrates a phase-locked loop (PLL) and supports sample rates up to 192kHz. TAD5242 can drive upto 62.5 mW into a 16Ω headphone load. The TAD5242 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 TAD5242 an excellent choice for space-constrained audio applications.

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* Data sheet TAD5242 Hardware-control stereo audio DAC with 120 dB dynamic range, and headphone/line driver datasheet (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 03 Oct 2024
Application note Clocking Configuration of Device and Flexible Clocking For TAx5x1x Family (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 05 Sep 2024
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