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VS1053B

Audio Codec

The VS1053B is a audio codec from VLSI Solution. View the full VS1053B datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

VLSI Solution

Category

Audio Codec

Package

LQFP-48

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Data RAM0.5+ KiB
GPIO Pins8
DAC S/N Ratio94 dB (Typ)
DAC Resolution18 bits
Instruction RAM16 KiB
DAC Dynamic Range100 dB (Typ)
Earphone Driver Load30 Ω
Supply Voltage (AVDD)2.5V to 3.6V
Supply Voltage (CVDD)1.7V to 1.85V
Supply Voltage (IOVDD)1.8V to 3.6V
Communication InterfacesSPI, UART, I2S
Operating Temperature Range-30°C to +85°C
Input Clock Frequency (XTALI)12 MHz to 13 MHz
Internal Clock Frequency (CLKI)12 MHz to 55.3 MHz
Typical Operating Current (AVDD)36.9 mA
Typical Operating Current (CVDD)10 mA

Overview

Part: VS1053b

Type: Ogg Vorbis/MP3/AAC/WMA/FLAC/MIDI Audio Codec Circuit

Description: A single-chip audio decoder and encoder supporting multiple formats including Ogg Vorbis, MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV, and MIDI, featuring a high-performance DSP core, integrated stereo DAC with earphone driver, and stereo ADC.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: AVDD 2.6–3.6 V, CVDD 1.7–1.85 V, IOVDD 1.8–3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Input Clock Frequency: 12–13 MHz
  • Internal Clock Frequency: 12–55.3 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max analog positive supply (AVDD): 3.6 V
  • Max digital positive supply (CVDD): 1.85 V
  • Max I/O positive supply (IOVDD): 3.6 V
  • Max current at any non-power pin: ±50 mA
  • Max storage temperature: +150 °C

Key Specs:

  • DAC Resolution: 18 bits
  • DAC Total Harmonic Distortion (-3dB of full-scale): 0.04 %
  • DAC Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 100 dB
  • DAC S/N Ratio (full scale signal): 94 dB
  • DAC Interchannel Isolation (30 Ω + GBUF): 53 dB
  • Earphone driver load capability: 30 Ω
  • Instruction RAM: 16 KiB
  • Data RAM: 0.5+ KiB

Features:

  • Decodes Ogg Vorbis, MP3, AAC-LC, HE-AAC v2, WMA, MIDI, FLAC (with plugin), WAV (PCM + IMA ADPCM)
  • Encodes Ogg Vorbis (with plugin), stereo IMA ADPCM / PCM
  • Streaming support for MP3 and WAV
  • EarSpeaker Spatial Processing
  • Bass and treble controls
  • Operates with a single 12–13 MHz or 24–26 MHz clock
  • Internal PLL clock multiplier
  • Low-power operation
  • High-quality on-chip stereo DAC with no phase error between channels
  • Zero-cross detection for smooth volume change
  • Stereo earphone driver capable of driving a 30 Ω load
  • Quiet power-on and power-off
  • I2S output interface for external DAC
  • Separate voltages for analog, digital, I/O
  • On-chip RAM for user code and data
  • Serial control and data interfaces (SPI)
  • Can be used as a slave co-processor
  • SPI flash boot for special applications
  • UART for debugging purposes
  • Up to 8 general purpose I/O pins
  • Lead-free RoHS-compliant package

Applications:

  • Audio decoding and encoding in embedded systems
  • Digital audio players
  • Audio recording devices

Package:

  • LQFP-48

Features

· Decodes Ogg Vorbis; MP3 = MPEG 1 & 2 audio layer III (CBR +VBR +ABR); MP1/MP2 = layers I & II optional; MPEG4/2 AAC-LC(+PNS), HE-AAC v2 (Level 3) (SBR + PS); WMA4.0/4.1/7/8/9 all profiles (5-384 kbps); General MIDI 1 / SP-MIDI format 0 files; FLAC with software plugin; WAV (PCM + IMA ADPCM)

  • Encodes Ogg Vorbis w/ software plugin
  • Encodes stereo IMA ADPCM / PCM
  • Streaming support for MP3 and WAV
  • EarSpeaker Spatial Processing
  • Bass and treble controls
  • Operates with a single 12..13 MHz clock
  • Can also be used with a 24..26 MHz clock
  • Internal PLL clock multiplier
  • Low-power operation
  • High-quality on-chip stereo DAC with no phase error between channels
  • Zero-cross detection for smooth volume change
  • Stereo earphone driver capable of driving a 30 Ω load
  • Quiet power-on and power-off

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterSymbolMinMaxUnit
Analog Positive SupplyAVDD-0.33.6V
Digital Positive SupplyCVDD-0.31.85V
I/O Positive SupplyIOVDD-0.33.6V
Current at Any Non-Power Pin 1± 50mA
Voltage at Any Digital Input-0.3IOVDD+0.3 2V
Operating Temperature-40+85◦ C
Storage Temperature-65+150◦ C

Recommended Operating Conditions

ParameterSymbolMinTypMaxUnit
Ambient Operating Temperature-40+85◦ C
Analog and Digital Ground 1AGND DGND0.0V
Positive Analog, VREF=1.23V 2AVDD122.62.83.6V
Positive Analog, VREF=1.65V 2AVDD163.33.33.6V
Positive DigitalCVDD1.71.81.85V
I/O VoltageIOVDD1.82.83.6V
Input Clock Frequency 3XTALI1212.28813MHz
Internal Clock FrequencyCLKI1236.86455.3MHz
Internal Clock Multiplier 4CLKM1 . 0 ×3 . 0 ×4 . 5 ×
Master Clock Duty Cycle405060%

4 CHARACTERISTICS & SPECIFICATIONS

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VS1053VLSI SolutionLQFP-48
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