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AK4621EF

AK4621EF

Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM
Audio Interface 24 b Serial 30-VSOP
Active7,120 in stock

Overview

The AK4621EF is a high-performance 24-bit stereo audio codec featuring a single-ended ADC and DAC capable of sampling rates up to 192kHz. It is designed for high-end audio applications, offering a wide dynamic range of 115dB for both input and output stages while operating on dual 5V analog and 3.3V digital power supplies.

Why Choose This Part

The AK4621EF stands out with its symmetrical 115dB dynamic range for both ADC and DAC, ensuring consistent signal integrity across the entire signal chain. It simplifies system design with integrated features like a digital high-pass filter for offset cancellation, an output digital attenuator, and a high-tolerance clock circuit that resists jitter-induced distortion.

Applications

Professional Audio Interfaces
Used in USB or PCIe recording interfaces where high dynamic range and 192kHz sample rates are required for studio-quality capture.
Digital Mixing Consoles
Provides the high-fidelity conversion necessary for live sound processing and signal routing.
High-End AV Receivers
Ideal for premium home cinema equipment requiring low-noise Sigma-Delta conversion and integrated digital attenuation.
Digital Effects Processors
Suitable for guitar modelers and rack-mount signal processors that demand low-latency conversion and high jitter tolerance.

Key Specifications

Type Audio
Sigma Delta Yes
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Data Interface Serial
Package / Case 30-LSSOP (0.220", 5.60mm Width)
Resolution (Bits) 24 b
Number of ADCs / DACs 1 / 1
Operating Temperature -10degC ~ 70degC
Supplier Device Package 30-VSOP
Voltage - Supply, Analog 4.75V ~ 5.25V
Voltage - Supply, Digital 3V ~ 3.6V
S/N Ratio, ADCs / DACs (db) Typ 102 / 100
Dynamic Range, ADCs / DACs (db) Typ 115 / 115

Getting Started

Integration requires a dual-voltage power supply design (5V AVDD and 3.3V DVDD) and a stable master clock. Engineers should interface the device via the I2S/Serial port to a DSP or MCU, ensuring the 30-pin VSOP package is mounted with adequate decoupling capacitors as close to the supply pins as possible to maintain the 102dB S/N ratio.

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