PCM5242RHBT
Stereo Audio DACThe PCM5242RHBT is a stereo audio dac from Texas Instruments. View the full PCM5242RHBT datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
PCM5242RHBT shares its datasheet with PCM5242, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official PCM5242RHBT datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
PCM5242RHBT Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SNR | 114 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 114 dB |
| PCM Data Formats | I2S, Left-Justified, Right-Justified, TDM |
| THD+N At -1 DBFS | -94 dB |
| Control Interface | I2C, SPI, or hardware mode |
| Package Dimensions | 5.00 mm x 5.00 mm |
| Sampling Frequency | 8 kHz to 384 kHz |
| Analog Supply (AVDD) | 3.3 V |
| Digital Supply (DVDD) | 1.8 V or 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -25 °C to 85 °C |
| Audio Data Word Length | 16, 24, 32-bit |
| System Clock Frequency | up to 50 MHz |
| Charge Pump Supply (CPVDD) | 3.3 V |
| Full Scale Differential Output | 4.2 VRMS (ground-centered) |
PCM5242RHBT Overview
Part: PCM5242 (PCM5242RHBR) — Texas Instruments
Type: Stereo Audio DAC (differential output, DirectPath™ ground-centered)
Description: 32-bit, 384-kHz PCM stereo DAC with 4.2 VRMS ground-centered differential outputs, 114 dB SNR and dynamic range, integrated PLL, charge pump and miniDSP, powered from a single 3.3 V supply (1.8 V or 3.3 V digital).
Operating Conditions:
- AVDD: 3.0–3.46 V in VCOM mode, 3.2–3.46 V in VREF mode (3.3 V nominal)
- CPVDD: 3.1–3.46 V
- DVDD: 1.65–1.95 V (1.8 V) or 3.1–3.46 V (3.3 V)
- Operating junction temperature: -25 to 85 °C
- Maximum system clock: 50 MHz
- Line output load: ≥2 kΩ
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Supply voltage (AVDD, CPVDD, DVDD): -0.3 to 3.9 V
- LDOO supply with DVDD at 1.8 V: -0.3 to 2.25 V
- Digital input voltage: -0.3 to 2.25 V (DVDD at 1.8 V); -0.3 to 3.9 V (DVDD at 3.3 V)
- Analog input voltage: -0.3 to 3.9 V
- Storage temperature: -40 to 125 °C
- ESD: HBM ±2500 V, CDM ±1500 V
Key Specs:
- THD+N at -1 dBFS: -94 dB typ (fS = 48 kHz, 96 kHz and 192 kHz); -87 dB max at 48 kHz
- Dynamic range (EIAJ, A-weighted): 114 dB typ, 108 dB min at fS = 48 kHz
- SNR (EIAJ, A-weighted): 114 dB typ
- SNR with analog mute: 123 dB typ, 113 dB min
- Channel separation: 109/103 dB typ, 100/95 dB min
- Full-scale differential output: 4.2 VRMS (ground-centered)
- Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 384 kHz
- Digital filter latency: 20/fS (normal), 3.5/fS (low latency)
- Digital I/O: VIH 0.7×DVDD min, VIL 0.3×DVDD max
- Thermal resistance RθJA: 72.2 °C/W (RHB)
Features:
- Differential DirectPath™ ground-biased outputs; no DC blocking capacitors required
- Integrated negative charge pump
- Low out-of-band noise
- Selectable digital-filter latency and performance
- Intelligent muting with soft ramp and analog mute
- Integrated audio PLL generating SCK internally from BCK
- Accepts 16-, 24- and 32-bit audio data
- I²S, left-justified, right-justified and TDM formats
- SPI or I²C control, or hardware configuration
- Automatic power-save when LRCK and BCK stop
- 1.8 V or 3.3 V failsafe LVCMOS digital inputs
- Integrated power-on reset
- Programmable miniDSP core
Applications:
- HiFi smartphone
- A/V receivers
- DVD and BD players
- HDTV receivers
Package:
- VQFN-32 (RHB), 5.00 mm × 5.00 mm
PCM5242RHBT Applications
- HiFi Smartphone
- A/V Receivers
- DVD, BD Players
- HDTV Receivers
PCM5242RHBT Pin Configuration
The PCM5242 supports control from I2C, SPI and Hardware Modes (referred to as HW mode). Selection of modes is done using Mode1 and Mode2 pins. (See Table 1)
SPI Mode is selected by pulling MODE1 to DVDD.
I 2 C Mode is selected by pulling MODE1 to DGND and Mode2 to DVDD.
Hardware Control Mode is selected by pulling both MODE1 and MODE2 pins to DGND.
PCM5242RHBT Electrical Characteristics
All specifications at TA = 25°C, AVDD = CPVDD = DVDD = 3.3V, fS = 48kHz, system clock = 512fS and 24-bit data unless otherwise noted.
| PARAMETER - Resolution | TEST CONDITIONS | MIN - 16 | TYP - 24 | MAX - 32 | UNIT - Bits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Input/Output | Digital Input/Output | Digital Input/Output | Digital Input/Output | Digital Input/Output | Digital Input/Output | Digital Input/Output |
| Logic | Family: 3.3V LVCMOS compatible | |||||
| V IH | Input logic level | 0.7×DV DD | V | |||
| V IL | Input logic level | 0.3×DV DD | V | |||
| I IH | Input logic current | V IN = V DD | 10 | μA | ||
| I IL | Input logic current | V IN = 0V | -10 | μA | ||
| V OH | Output logic level | I OH = -4mA | 0.8×DV DD | V | ||
| V OL | Output logic level | I OL = 4mA | 0.22×DV DD | V | ||
| Logic Family 1.8V LVCMOS compatible | ||||||
| V IH | Input logic level | 0.7×DV DD | V | |||
| V IL | Input logic level | 0.3×DV DD | V | |||
| I IH | Input logic current | V IN = V DD | 10 | μA | ||
| I IL | Input logic current | V IN = 0V | -10 | μA | ||
| V OH | Output logic level | I OH = -2mA | 0.8×DV DD | V | ||
| V OL | Output logic level | I OL = 2mA | 0.22×DV DD | V | ||
| Dynamic Performance (PCM Mode) (1)(2) | Dynamic Performance (PCM Mode) (1)(2) | Dynamic Performance (PCM Mode) (1)(2) | Dynamic Performance (PCM Mode) (1)(2) | Dynamic Performance (PCM Mode) (1)(2) | Dynamic Performance (PCM Mode) (1)(2) | Dynamic Performance (PCM Mode) (1)(2) |
| THD+N at -1 dB (2) | f S = 48kHz | -94 | -87 | dB | ||
| THD+N at -1 dB (2) | f S = 96kHz | -94 | dB | |||
| THD+N at -1 dB (2) | f S = 192kHz | -94 | dB | |||
| Dynamic range (2) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 48kHz | 108 | 114 | dB | ||
| Dynamic range (2) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 96kHz | 114 | dB | |||
| Dynamic range (2) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 192kHz | 114 | dB | |||
| Signal-to-noise ratio (2) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 48kHz | 114 | dB | |||
| Signal-to-noise ratio (2) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 96kHz | 114 | dB | |||
| Signal-to-noise ratio (2) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 192kHz | 114 | dB | |||
| Signal to noise ratio with analog mute (2)(3) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 48kHz | 113 | 123 | dB | ||
| Signal to noise ratio with analog mute (2)(3) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 96kHz | 113 | 123 | dB | ||
| Signal to noise ratio with analog mute (2)(3) | EIAJ, A-weighted, f S = 192kHz | 113 | 123 | dB | ||
| Channel Separation | f S = 48kHz | 100 / 95 | 109 / 103 | dB | ||
| Channel Separation | f S = 96kHz | 100 / 95 | 109 / 103 | dB | ||
| Channel Separation | f S = 192kHz | 100 / 95 | 109 / 103 | dB |
PCM5242RHBT Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | AVDD, CPVDD, DVDD | -0.3 | 3.9 | |
| Supply Voltage | LDOO wtih DVDD at 1.8V | -0.3 | 2.25 | |
| Digital Input Voltage | DVDD at 1.8V | -0.3 | 2.25 | V |
| Digital Input Voltage | DVDD at 3.3V | -0.3 | 3.9 | V |
| Analog Input Voltage | Analog Input Voltage | -0.3 | 3.9 |
PCM5242RHBT Recommended Operating Conditions
| MIN | NOM | MAX | UNIT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVDD | Analog power supply voltage range | Referenced to AGND (1) | VCOM mode | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.46 | V |
| AVDD | Referenced to AGND (1) | VREF mode | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.46 | V | |
| DVDD | Digital power supply voltage range | Referenced to DGND (1) | 1.8V DVDD | 1.65 | 1.8 | 1.95 | V |
| DVDD | Referenced to DGND (1) | 3.3V DVDD | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.46 | V | |
| CPVDD | Charge pump supply voltage range | Referenced to CPGND (1) | Referenced to CPGND (1) | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.46 | V |
| MCLK | Master Clock Frequency | 50 | MHz | ||||
| LOL, | Stereo line output load resistance | LOR | LOR | 2 | 10 | k Ω | |
| C Lout | Digital output load capacitance | 10 | pF | ||||
| T J | Operating Junction Temperature Range | -25 | 85 | °C |
PCM5242RHBT Thermal Information
| THERMAL METRIC | THERMAL METRIC | RHB (32 PINS) | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| R θ JA | Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance | 72.2 | °C/W |
| R θ JC(top) | Junction-to-case(top) thermal resistance | 17.5 | °C/W |
| R θ JB | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 35.0 | °C/W |
| ψ JT | Junction-to-top characterization parameter | 0.4 | °C/W |
| ψ JB | Junction-to-board characterization parameter | 34.5 | °C/W |
| R θ JC(bottom) | Junction-to-case(bottom) thermal resistance | n/a | °C/W |
PCM5242RHBT Typical Application
Differential outputs DAC's are regularly used where higher performance is required from them compared to single ended output DACs. They offer twice as much output voltage for the same power supply, along with noise cancelling effect of differential signaling. The PCM5242 makes an ideal front end for both analog input speaker amplifiers and headphone amplifiers with its higher voltage differential output and low noise floor.
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|---|---|---|
| PCM5242 | Texas Instruments | VQFN-32 |
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