ALC5686-CG

ALC5686-CGT

High Performance USB I/F

Audio CODEC

Datasheet

Rev. 0.10
25 February 2019

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Release Date Summary
0.10 2019/2/25 Preliminary version release.

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Table of Contents
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................. 1

2. SYSTEM APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 2

3. FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

4. FUNCTION BLOCK .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1. FUNCTION BLOCK ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.2. POWER BLOCK ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.3. ANALOG AUDIO MIXER PATH ...................................................................................................................................... 8
4.4. DIGITAL MIXER PATH .................................................................................................................................................. 9
5. PIN ASSIGNMENT.......................................................................................................................................................... 10

6. PIN DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

6.1. DIGITAL I/O PINS ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2. ANALOG I/O PINS ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3. FILTER/REFERENCE/NOT CONNECTED PINS ............................................................................................................... 12
6.4. POWER & GROUND PINS ............................................................................................................................................ 13
7. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 14
7.1. SYSTEM CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................ 14
7.1.1. USB Type-C Headset ............................................................................................................................................ 14
7.1.2. USB Type-C to 3.5mm Audio Jack Dongle ........................................................................................................... 15
8. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................................................... 16
8.1. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ................................................................................................................................ 16
8.2. POWER/GROUND RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS ..................................................................................... 16
8.3. STATIC CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................................................... 17
8.4. ANALOG PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................................. 18
9. PACKAGE INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 20
9.1. MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 20

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List of Tables
TABLE 1. DIGITAL I/O PINS ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
TABLE 2. ANALOG I/O PINS .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
TABLE 3. REFERENCE PINS............................................................................................................................................................ 12
TABLE 4. POWER/GND PINS ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
TABLE 5. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS .................................................................................................................................... 16
TABLE 6. POWER/GROUND OPERATON CONDITIONS..................................................................................................................... 16
TABLE 7. STATIC CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................................................. 17
TABLE 8. ANALOG PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................. 18

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List of Figures
FIGURE 1. FUNCTION BLOCK........................................................................................................................................................... 6
FIGURE 2. POWER BLOCK................................................................................................................................................................ 7
FIGURE 3. ANALOG MIXER PATH .................................................................................................................................................... 8
FIGURE 4. DIGITAL MIXER PATH .................................................................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 5. QFN48 PIN ASSIGNMENT ............................................................................................................................................. 10
FIGURE 6. SYSTEM CONNECTION OF USB TYPE-C HEADSET ........................................................................................................ 14
FIGURE 7. SYSTEM CONNECTION OF USB TYPE-C TO 3.5MM DONGLE ......................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 8. PACKAGE DIMENSION................................................................................................................................................... 21

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1. General Description
The ALC5686 is a highly-integrated USB audio solution which is specifically designed for high-end USB
type-C headset/headphone and other USB-to-3.5mm jack audio applications. The ALC5686 mainly
combines USB 2.0/ADC 3.0 digital audio interface, I2S/I2C interfaces, embedded flash for saving more
PCB size, and stereo Hi-Fi quality headphone amplifiers. The ALC5686 features a stereo low power
cap-free Class-G headphone amplifier with 124dB SNR and 95dB THD+N performance, providing
longer battery life and Hi-Fi listening experiences.

In terms of audio jack detection features, the embedded Jack detection function can automatically detect
whether the accessory is a headset (4 segments) or a headphone (3 segments) and plug-in/plug-out status.
Meanwhile, the build-in global headset function can automatically sense and support both OMTP and
CTIA headset pinouts with automatic switch for microphone and ground signals. On top of that, the
ALC5686 features auto impedance sense function which can recognize the jack impedance into 9 sections
from 0Ohm to >50kOhm load, distinguishing between the headset and line-in. Besides, using 3-button,
4-button, or even multi-button headsets are also detected and fully supported through the ALC5686. All
the features shown above meet the latest Google Wired Audio Headset Specification. These features
make ALC5686 also a best solution for USBC to 3.5mm jack audio adapter.

Besides, ALC5686 integrates high efficient DC-DC buck converter for power of the system with wide
input voltage, 3.0V~5.0V. The buck converter will automatically switch between PWM and PFM modes
while chip operating with different power loading for better efficiency.

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2. System Applications
 USB or USB Type-C handset & headphone

 USB or USB Type-C audio accessory

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3. Features
 USB 2.0 interface for the audio codec
 Support USB FS and HS Mode
 USB audio input / output interface
 Support PCM streams on USB
 Non-crystal design
 Support full-speed and high-speed transfer mode
 Support UAC1.0/2.0 and ADC3.0 with LPM/L1 feature
 External flash supported
 Audio data supports up to 32-bits data length and 8k~384k sampling rate

 Ultra low power consumption when jack unplug on USB to 3.5mm dongle application
 VBUS < 100uA

 Embedded 256kB flash memory

 Master I2S interface

 Only support master mode
 Support 48kHz sample rate
 Support 16/20/24/32-bits data length

 Master I2C interface

 Up to 2MHz clock rate

 Embedded DC to DC step down type switching regulator

 Input voltage range: 3.0V ~ 5.5V
 Output voltage: 1.8V~2.0V (Configurable)
 Efficiency
 > 80% at 100uA output current
 Maximum efficiency up to 85%
 Driving current: 200mA
 Low output voltage ripple

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 Stereo Class-G headphone output
 SNR = 124dBA (32ohm, 30mW reference signal, 20~20KHz)
 DNR = 113dBA (Input=-60dBFS, 32ohm, 30mW reference signal, 20~20KHz)
 THD+N = -95dB (32ohm, 20mW, 20~20KHz)
 FSOV = 1Vrms
 Crosstalk < -100dB (32/600 Ohm, 20~20kHz)
 Impedance sensing
 Support multi-step impedance sense (0 ~ 8ohm / 9 ~ 23ohm / 23 ~ 41ohm / 23 ~ 41ohm / 42 ~
75ohm / 76 ~ 150ohm / 151 ~ 450ohm / 451 ~ 1Kohm / 1K ~ 5Kohm / 5K ~ 50Kohm / >
50Kohm)
 De-pop function
 DC offset < 100uV
 Smart hot USB unplug detection for avoiding headphone pop noise

 One analog microphone input

 One analog input port for recording on the microphone of CTIA or OMTP type headset
 Single-ended analog microphone inputs with boost pre-amplifiers and low noise microphone
bias
 SNR = 99dBA (MIC input to ADC with 0dB gain, Vref=0.5Vrms, 20 ~ 20kHz)
 THD+N = -90dB (MIC input to ADC with 0dB gain, Vref=0.5Vrms, 20 ~ 20kHz)
 AMIC input to ADC with 50dB boost, SNR>66dBA, THD+N<-65dB
 Microphone boost gain range: 0/13/20/30/35/40/44/50/52dB

 Two jack detection (JD) pins

 JD pin to support high voltage threshold (Vth=0.9*VBAT)
 Low power consumption JD pins to support wake-up function

 Headset/headphone detection and ground auto switch

 In-line command detection. Support headset (4 segment) /headphone (3 segment) detection, jack
insert and remove detection
 Feedback compensation for headphone crosstalk issue
 CTIA/OMTP/TRS type detection

 MICBIAS1/2
 Multi-outputs MICBIAS: 2.7V/2.4V/2.25V/1.8V
 Low noise design for better recoding quality

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 Crystal Oscillator
 Optional clock source
 Support external clock source input

 Headset multi-buttons detection

 Programmable threshold for high precision button detection
 Support Google 4 buttons detection

 Parametric 12 bands (6+6 bands) equalizer shared for playback or record path
 6 bands (1*1st LPF + 1*1st HPF + 3*2nd BPF + 1*Biquad Filter)

 Sidetone function

 PWM Generator for LED dimming control

 Others:
 Zero detection and soft volume for pop noise suppression
 Power management and enhanced power saving

 QFN48 (Size=6.5mm*5mm, Pitch=0.4mm) package

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4. Function Block
4.1. Function Block

I2S_ADCDAT
I2S_DACDAT
I2S_LRCK
I2S_BCLK
I2S Interface

SLEEVE_SENSE
RING2_SENSE
0/13/20/30/35/40/44/50/52dB ADC DAC
DACL
SLEEVE_GND Volume Realtek Volume HPO_L
CTIA/OMTP MIC Digital Signal Headphone
RING2_GND Boost
ADC High High CPVREF
SW Pass
Processing Pass Amp
IN1P_SLEEVE Filter Filter
DACR HPO_R
IN1P_RING2
MIC_CAP

I2C

k
SCL
SDA Interface

e
Low Power JD_1
JD JD_2

t
MCU USB ADC
GPIO8/UART_RX/I2S_LRCK/PWM1_OUT Multi

l
GPIO9/UART_TX/I2S_BCLK/PWM2_OUT Function
3.0 MICBIAS1
ROM Cache SRAM MICBIAS
GPIO10/UART_RTS/I2S_DACDAT

a
Pin (56KB) (2KB) (4KB) MICBIAS2
GPIO11/UART_CTS/I2S_ADCDAT

e XTAL XTI
FLASH

R
FLASH_CS Oscillator XTO
USB 2.0
(256KB)
APHY
DM
RREF
DP

Figure 1. Function Block

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4.2. Power Block

MICVDD
VDD_IO

DCVDD

DGND
DV33

AV18
DV33 VBUS
LDO LDO_ VOUT_SWR
Digital I/O LDO
_33 IO MICVDD MICBIAS
LDO_
USB APHY
AV18

VOUT_SWR CPVDD
LDO
Digital Core/MCU
Digital CPP1
VBUS DC-DC CPN1
Buck Converter CPP2
PGND Headphone
Charge Pump CPN2
SW CPVEE
VOUT_SWR CPVPP

VOUT_SWR

Reference LDO Headphone

ADDA
Analog Audio Core
Amp HPVDD
Voltage
DACREF

AGND
DACGND
LDO_ADDA_O

AGND2
VREF

Figure 2. Power Block

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Headphone Amp

Figure 3. Analog Mixer Path

Digit al Volume
0 ~ -2 3.2 5 d B (-1.5dB/st ep)

Fil te r &
HPO_L
DACL Gain
0/13/20/30/35/40/44/50/52dB

Dig it al Vo lu me
IN1P_SLEEVE

Fil te r &
Input Buf BST1

8
Gain ADC Digital Block
IN1P_RING2 CBJ
0 ~ -18dB

Dig it al Vo lu me
-3d B/Ste p 0 ~ -2 3.25 dB (-1.5d B/st ep)

Fil te r &
HPO_R
DACR Gain
4.3. Analog Audio Mixer Path

RECMIX
USB I/F I2S I/F

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UAC1_DAC_0
IF1_DAC_0
Div2
UAC1_DAC_0
Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_L
ADC Decimation
boost
Wind
VOL Interpolation DACL1
Filter filter VOL Gain
EQ Filter
Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_L EQ VOL 6-Band
6-Band 1*LPF(1st)
1*LPF(1st) DACR1
1*HPF(1st) Gain DACL
ADC 1*HPF(1st) 3*BPF(2n d)
ADC 3*BPF(2n d)

Figure 4. Digital Mixer Path

1*Biquad
1*Biquad SideTone
VOL (Share with
(Share with ADC) Interpolation DACR1
DAC) VOL Gain
Filter
ADC Decimation
boost
Wind
VOL
Filter filter Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_R
DACL1
Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_R Gain DACR

9
UAC1_DAC_1
SideTone
IF1_DAC_1
Div2
UAC1_DAC_1

Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_L
Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_R

UAC1_DAC_0
UAC1_DAC_1
0dB/+12dB 32steps with 1.5dB/step
ADC HPF Gain VOL SideTone
UAC OUT UAC1_DAC_0
UAC OUT UAC1_DAC
UAC1_DAC_1
Endpoint G

IF1_ADC_R
IF1_ADC_L
4.4. Digital Mixer Path

IF1_DAC_0
IF1_DAC_1
USB Bus USB 2.0

UAC1_ADC Selection

LRLR

LLRR
Controller
IF1_DAC_0

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IF1_DAC_1
UAC IN UAC1_DAC UAC1_ADC1 Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_L
UAC IN Stereo1_ADC_Mixer_R
Endpoint A UAC1_ADC
IF1_DAC
I2S Interface IF1_ADC
IF1_DAC_0 LRCK1 BCLK1

ADCDAT1
DACDAT1
UAC1_ADC2 IF1_DAC_1

LRCK1

BCLK1
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5. Pin Assignment

VOUT_SWR
MICBIAS1

MICBIAS2
MICVDD

DCVDD
AGND
PGND

RREF
VBUS

DV33
JD_1

DM
SW

DP
48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35

JD_2 1 34 XTLI
SLEEVE_SENSE 2 33 XTLO
RING2_SENSE 3 32 VDD_IO
IN1P_SLEEVE 4 31 SDA
IN1P_RING2 5 30 SCL
RING2_GND 6 29 I2S_BCLK/PWM2_OUT/UART_TX/GPIO9
SLEEVE_GND 7 28 I2S_LRCK/PWM1_OUT/UART_RX/GPIO8
DACGND 8 ALC5686 27 FLASH_CS
MIC_CAP 9 xxxxxxx ywwvs 26 I2S_ADCDAT/UART_CTS/GPIO11
DACREF 10 (Top View) 25 I2S_DACDAT/UART_RTS/GPIO10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
AGND2
VREF
LDO_ADDA_O
HPO_L
HPO_R
CPVREF
HPVDD
CPVPP
CPVEE
CPVDD
CPP1
CPN1
CPN2
CPP2

EPAD: DGND

Figure 5. QFN48 Pin Assignment

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6. Pin Description
6.1. Digital I/O Pins
Table 1. Digital I/O Pins
Name Type Pin Description Characteristic Definition
Differential type signal
Default state: weakly pull-low
DP I/O 36 USB data plus
Full Speed mode: 120MHz
High Speed mode: 480MHz
Differential type signal
Default state: weakly pull-low
DM I/O 37 USB data minus
Full Speed mode: 120MHz
High Speed mode: 480MHz
SCL I/O 30 Master I2C Serial Clock Open Drain
SDA I/O 31 Master I2C Serial Data Open Drain
Output: VOL=0.1*VDD_IO,
I2S interface synchronous signal VOH=0.9*VDD_IO
I2S_LRCK/PWM1_OU PWN Generator Input: Schmitt trigger
I/O 28
T/UART_RX/GPIO8 UART receiver data VIL= 0.35*VDD_IO
GPIO function VIH=0.65*VDD_IO
Default Status: Output Type
Output: VOL=0.1*VDD_IO,
I2S interface serial bit clock VOH=0.9*VDD_IO
I2S_BCLK/PWM2_OU PWN Generator Input: Schmitt trigger
I/O 29
T/UART_TX/GPIO9 UART transmitter data VIL= 0.35*VDD_IO
GPIO function VIH=0.65*VDD_IO
Default Status: Output Type
Output: VOL=0.1*VDD_IO,
2
I S interface serial data input V OH=0.9*VDD_IO
I2S_DACDAT/UART_ Input: Schmitt trigger
I 25 UART request to send
RTS/GPIO10 VIL= 0.35*VDD_IO
GPIO function VIH=0.65*VDD_IO
Default Status: Input Type (Floating)
Output: VOL=0.1*VDD_IO,
2
I S interface serial data output V OH=0.9*VDD_IO
I2S_ADCDAT/UART_ Input: Schmitt trigger
O 26 UART clear to send
CTS/GPIO11 VIL= 0.35*VDD_IO
GPIO function VIH=0.65*VDD_IO
Default Status: Output Type
FLASH_CS I 27 Flash chip selection Pull high 100k to VDD_IO

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6.2. Analog I/O Pins

Table 2. Analog I/O Pins
Name Type Pin Description Characteristic Definition
MICBIAS1 O 47 Microphone bias output 3mA driving current
MICBIAS2 O 45 Microphone bias output 3mA driving current
JD_1 I 48 Jack detection pin Vth=0.9*VBUS
JD_2 I 1 Jack detection pin Vth=0.9*VBUS
HPO_L O 14 Headphone output left channel Analog output
HPO_R O 15 Headphone output right channel Analog output
Analog microphone input for
IN1P_SLEEVE I 4 Analog input
combo jack mode
Analog microphone input for
IN1P_RING2 I 5 Analog input
combo jack mode
XLTI I 34 XTAL Input Analog input
XLTO O 33 XTAL Output Analog output

6.3. Filter/Reference/Not Connected Pins

Table 3. Reference Pins
Name Type Pin Description Characteristic Definition
External reference for USB 6.25KOhm resistor with 1% precision is
RREF R 38
function required
Headphone amplifier feedback
CPVREF R 16
reference
Headphone amplifier feedback
SLEEVE_SENSE R 2
reference for combo jack mode
Headphone amplifier feedback
RING2_SENSE R 3
reference for combo jack mode
Reference ground for combo jack
SLEEVE_GND R 7
mode
Reference ground for combo jack
RING2_GND R 6
mode
Analog microphone input
MIC_CAP R 9
reference for combo jack mode
DC-DC Buck converter feedback
SW R 43
signal
VREF R 12 Analog I/O reference
DACREF R 10 Analog DAC reference
Charge pump bucket capacitor
CPP1 R 21
pin
Charge pump bucket capacitor
CPN1 R 22
pin
Charge pump bucket capacitor
CPP2 R 24
pin
Charge pump bucket capacitor
CPN2 R 23
pin

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6.4. Power & Ground Pins

Table 4. Power/GND Pins
Name Type Pin Description Characteristic Definition
VBUS P 44 USB Type-C VBUS power Supply range: 3.0V ~ 5.5V
VOUT_SWR P 40 DC-DC Buck converter output 1.8V ~ 2.0V
LDO_ADDA_O P 13 Analog power 1.6V ~ 1.98V
HPVDD P 17 Headphone amplifier power 1.71V ~ 1.98V
CPVDD P 20 Charge pump power 1.71V ~ 1.98V
Charge pump positivity voltage
CPVPP P 18
output
Charge pump negative voltage
CPVEE P 19
output
MICVDD P 46 MICBIAS power 3.0V ~ 5.0V
DCVDD P 39 Digital core power 1.6V ~ 1.98V
VDD_IO P 32 Digital IO power 1.8V ~ 3.3V
DV33 P 35 3.3V LDO output 3.3V
PGND G 42 DC-DC Buck converter ground
DACGND G 8 Analog DAC ground
AGND G 41 Analog ground
AGND2 G 11 Analog ground
EPAD G 49 Digital ground

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7. Function Description
7.1. System Connection
7.1.1. USB Type-C Headset
VOUT_SWR

4.7uF
4.7uF 2.2uF 2.2uF 2.2uH 1uF 1uF 1uF

MICVDD
LDO_ADDA_O
DCVDD
AV18
VOUT_SWR
SW
VBUS

D3V3

VDD_I/O

LDO
LDO LDO_ _AV18 1uF
_DV33 IO VREF
LDO
4.7uF
_ADDA
LDO DACREF
_DIG
Buck 2.2uF
Converter CPVPP
CPP1
2.2uF

CPN1
LDO CPP2
VBUS
VBUS _MICVDD
2.2uF

CPN2
2.2uF
CPVEE
USB DP
DP USB 2.0
Type-C DM
DM
Controller
Connector
2.2K

ALC5686
MICBIAS2
2.2uF
IN1P_SLEEVE
SLEEVE_GND Headset
SLEEVE_SENSE
6.25k/1% RING2_GND
RREF Headset Interface
RING2_SLEEVE
HPO_L
HPO_R
10k/5% FLASH_CS Flash
VDD_IO
Memory CPVREF
EPAD(DGND)

DACGND
AGND2
AGND

PGND

Power GND Digital GND Analog GND

Figure 6. System Connection of USB Type-C Headset

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7.1.2. USB Type-C to 3.5mm Audio Jack Dongle

VOUT_SWR

4.7uF
4.7uF 2.2uF 2.2uF 2.2uH 1uF 1uF 1uF

MICVDD
LDO_ADDA_O
DCVDD
AV18
VOUT_SWR
SW
VBUS

D3V3

VDD_I/O
LDO
LDO LDO_ _AV18 1uF
_DV33 IO VREF
LDO
4.7uF
_ADDA
LDO DACREF
_DIG
Buck 2.2uF
Converter CPVPP
CPP1
2.2uF

CPN1
LDO CPP2
VBUS
VBUS _MICVDD
2.2uF

CPN2
2.2uF
CPVEE
USB DP
DP USB 2.0
Type-C DM
DM
Controller
Connector
2.2K

ALC5686 MICBIAS1

IN1P_RING2
RING2_SENSE
2.2uF
CITA, OMTP or TRS Device
w/ Jack Detection
RING2
RING2_GND
L
HPO_L
6.25k/1% CPVREF GND
RREF JD1/JD2 VBUS
DET
1M R
HPO_R
SLEEVE
SLEEVE_GND
SLEEVE_SENSE or

10k/5% FLASH_CS Flash IN1P_SLEEVE

VDD_IO 2.2uF
Memory MICBIAS2
2.2K
EPAD(DGND)

DACGND
AGND2
AGND

PGND

Power GND Digital GND Analog GND

Figure 7. System Connection of USB Type-C to 3.5mm dongle

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8. Electrical Characteristics
8.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 5. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Units
Power Supplies
USB Power VBAT -0.3 - 71 V
o
Operating Ambient Temperature Ta -25 - +85 C
o
Storage Temperature Ts -55 - +125 C
ESD Protection
Human Body Model (HBM) All Pins Pass +/-3500V
Note:
1. VBUS =5V with 3.5% duty cycle power bouncing up to 7V is acceptable.
2. VBUS is the power source of the whole chip’s power rail.

8.2. Power/Ground Recommended Operating Conditions

Table 6. Power/Ground Operaton Conditions
Power Type Description MIN TYP MAX Unit
VBUS USB VBUS Power 3.0 5.0 5.5 V
The below power rails could be supplied internally.
VOUT_SWR DC-DC Buck Converter Output 1.8 1.9 2.0 V
MICVDD MICBIAS Power 3.0 3.3 5.5 V
VDD_IO Digital I/O Power 1.71 1.8/3.3 3.6 V
DV33 USB Power 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
DCVDD Digital Core Power 1.6 1.8 1.9 V
LDO_ADDA_O Analog Core Power 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
CPVDD Charge Pump Power 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
HPVDD HP Amplifier Power 1.71 1.8 1.9 V
DGND Digital Ground 0 V
AGND/AGND2/DACG Analog Ground
0 V
ND
PGND Buck Converter Power Ground 0 V
These power pins could be supplied by internal LDO.
 These power pins could be supplied by internal DC-DC Buck.

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8.3. Static Characteristics

Table 7. Static Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Units
Input Voltage Range VIN -0.30 - VDD_IO+0.30 V
Low Level Input Voltage VIL - - 0.35*VDD_IO V
High Level Input Voltage VIH 0.65*VDD_IO - - V
High Level Output Voltage VOH 0.9*VDD_IO - - V
Low Level Output Voltage VOL - - 0.1*VDD_IO V
Output Buffer High Drive Current - 0.6 4 8 mA
Output Buffer Low Drive Current - 0.7 4 8 mA
Input Buffer Pull-Up Resistor - 55 110 270 K
Input Buffer Pull-Down Resistor - 63 130 300 K

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8.4. Analog Performance Characteristics

Table 8. Analog Performance Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units
DAC to Headphone Output (Loading = 32 Ohm)
Full Swing Output Voltage FSOV Digital Input=0dBFS - 0.94 - Vrms
A-Weighting
Signal to Noise Ratio SNR - 124 - dBrA
Reference: FSOV
A-Weighting
Dynamic Range DNR Reference: FSOV - 113 - dBrA
Input=-60dBFS,
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Po=20mW - -94 - dB
THD+N
Noise Po=10mW - -94 - dB
Crosstalk Xtalk Po=20mW - -100 - dB
Output Noise Floor N A-Weighting - 580 - nV
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 100mVrms
PSRR 60 - 78 dB
(CPVDD, AVDD) 217Hz~4kHz
DAC to Headphone Output (Loading = 16 Ohm)
Full Swing Output Voltage FSOV Digital Input=0dBFS - 0.9 - Vrms
A-Weighting
Signal to Noise Ratio SNR - 124 - dBrA
Reference: FSOV
A-Weighting
Dynamic Range DNR Reference: FSOV - 113 - dBrA
Input=-60dBFS,
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Po=30mW - -92 - dB
THD+N
Noise Po=20mW - -92 - dB
Crosstalk Xtalk Po=20mW - -90 - dB
Output Noise Floor N A-Weighting - 580 - nV
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 100mVrms
PSRR 60 - 78 dB
(CPVDD, AVDD) 217Hz~4kHz
DAC to Headphone Output (Loading = 10k Ohm)
Full Swing Output Voltage FSOV Digital Input=0dBFS - 0.94 - Vrms
A-Weighting
Signal to Noise Ratio SNR - 124 - dBrA
Reference: FSOV
A-Weighting
Dynamic Range DNR Reference: FSOV - 113 - dBrA
Input=-60dBFS,
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus
THD+N Digital Input=0dBFS - -95 - dB
Noise
Crosstalk Xtalk Output=1Vrms - -100 - dB
Output Noise Floor N A-Weighting - 580 - nV
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 100mVrms
PSRR 60 - 78 dB
(CPVDD, AVDD) 217Hz~4kHz

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Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Mic Input to ADC (Single Mode)
Maximum Input Voltage FSIV Digital Input=0dBFS - 550 - Vrms
A-Weighting
Reference: FSIV - 98 - dBrA
BST Gain=0dB
A-Weighting
Reference: FSIV - 90 - dBrA
BST Gain=20dB
Signal to Noise Ratio SNR
A-Weighting
Reference: FSIV - 81 - dBrA
BST Gain=30dB
A-Weighting
Reference: FSIV - 72 - dBrA
BST Gain=40dB
Total Harmonic Distortion Plus
THD+N - 87 90 93 dB
Noise
Power Supply Rejection Ratio 100mVrms
PSRR - 70 - dB
(AVDD) 217Hz~4kHz
Note: Standard test conditions:
Tambient=25C
VBUS=5V
1kHz input sine wave; 24Bits Data Length PCM Sampling frequency=48kHz; Test bench Characterization BW:
10Hz~22kHz, 0dB attenuation
dBA: with A-Weighting

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9. Package Information
9.1. Mechanical Dimensions

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Figure 8. Package Dimension

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