CMI8768
CMI8768
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The global first 8CH single sound chip with
CMI8768 is the first high performance (SNR~100dB)
embedded codec
8CH PCI integrated sound chip compatible with PCI
Full-duplex 8CH DAC/2CH ADC
V.2.2 specification in the world. With 16bit/96K
Supports 96K/16bit playback; 48K/16bit
digital/analog playback capability and versatile
recording
driver support, CMI8768 is designed delicately for
CE level high-quality Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)~
advanced consumer PC sound card/media
100dB
center/mainboard/desktop/embedded
Integrated S/PDIF transmitter supports
system/server audio applications. Through
44.1k/48k/96KHz sample rate (96k not available
integrating a full-duplex 8/2 CODEC and S/PDIF
on Windows Vista)
transmitter/receiver, CMI8768 consequently saves
PCI Rev. 2.2 compliant with bus mastering modes
much BOM cost for customers. CMI8768, bundled
Supports the latest Dolby® Digital EX and DTS®
with C-Media friendly and high add-on value driver,
ES 6.1/7.1CH DVD soundtrack playback
provides the most economic and ideal audio
Two S/PDIF inputs for optical and coaxial
solution with the best value-price ratio.
connectors individually
Integrated S/PDIF transmitter can deliver 5.1
Built-in earphone buffer at Front-Out pins (32Ω
Dolby® Digital/DTS® , or 6.1/7.1 Dolby® Digital
loading)
Surround EX/DTS ES DVD soundtracks and
One GPIO (General purpose I/O) support
up-to-96KHz high-definition audio stream to
external receiver satisfying audio enthusiasts and
pioneers.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
CMI 8768
ZV Port
DMA Engine
PCI Local Bus
& IRQ
Control
PCI S/PDIF I/O Digital I/O
Interface
8CH DAC
Audio
DSP Engine 2CH ADC
PLL Analog
MPU-401 Line/CD/Aux Inputs
(14.318MHz) Mixer
Port
Microphone/PCBeep
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revision History....................................................................................... 3
1. Description and Overview ..................................................................... 4
2. Features .......................................................................................... 5
3. Block Diagram ................................................................................... 7
4. Pin Assignment .................................................................................. 8
5. Pin Description .................................................................................. 9
5.1 Digital I/O ......................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Analog I/O ........................................................................................................ 10
5.3 Power & Ground ................................................................................................. 10
5.4 NC .................................................................................................................. 11
6. Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................... 12
6.1 Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................ 12
6.2 Recommended Operation Conditions ........................................................................ 12
6.3 Power Consumption ............................................................................................. 12
6.4 Digital Characteristics .......................................................................................... 12
6.5 AC Characteristics .............................................................................................. 13
7. Mechanical Dimensions........................................................................ 16
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Revision History
2004/12/01 Rev. 1.0 Correct pin #59 EXTBASS type from analog output to input
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Integrated S/PDIF transmitter can deliver 5.1 Dolby® Digital/DTS® , or 6.1/7.1 Dolby® Digital Surround
EX/DTS ES DVD soundtracks and up-to-96KHz high-definition audio stream to external receiver satisfying
audio enthusiasts and pioneers. The S/PDIF-Out data can meet the requirement of SCMS (Serial Copy
Management System) for digital content serial copy protection legislated by consumer audio industry.
CMI8768 also supports MPU-401 MIDI port for external musical instrument input.
C-Media proprietary Xear 3DTM sound technology empowers users to shift virtual speakers anywhere they
want for optimizing the personal sound field. Virtual speakers can even deliver up-to-7.1 channel surround
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sounds over only 2 physical speakers or headphones. C-Media unique Magic VoiceTM functionality can
reform your microphone voice through the recording process delivering amazing disguise effects for fun in
many applications, such as Internet phone, messenger, online games, etc. Microphone echo and
key-shifting features are well designed for karaoke application. Other sound effects like 10-band Equalizer
and 27 environment effects can enrich user’s audio experience and enjoyment.
Figure 2. Graphic User Interface Samples—Virtual Speaker SHIFTER & Sound Effect
Figure 3. Graphic User Interface Samples—Karaoke & Magic Voice & Information
2. Features
The global first 8CH single sound chip with embedded codec
Full-duplex 8CH DAC/2CH ADC
Supports 96K/16bit playback; 48K/16bit recording
CE level high-quality Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)~ 100dB
Integrated S/PDIF transmitter supports 44.1k/48k/96KHz sample rate (96k not available on Windows
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Vista)
PCI Rev. 2.2 compliant with bus mastering modes
Supports the latest Dolby® Digital EX and DTS® ES 6.1/7.1CH DVD soundtrack playback
Two S/PDIF inputs for optical and coaxial connectors individually
Built-in earphone buffer at Front-Out pins (32Ω loading)
One GPIO (General purpose I/O) support
External EEPROM Interface for SVID\SSID R/W purpose
Supports MPU401 MIDI UART port
DirectSound™ 3 HW acceleration compliant (not available on Vista yet)
Power On/Off anti-pop circuit reference design
ACPI compliant power down management
Zoomed Video Port support
Industrial standard QFP-128 package
Almost pin-to-pin compatible with CMI8738 series
Digital power = 3.3V & 5V, Analog power = 5V
Valuable S/W:
C-Media Xear 3D™ 7.1 Virtual Speaker SHIFTER technology
Interesting Magic VoiceTM feature to disguise users’ voice tone in all IP phones (Skype, MSN,
Supports most industrial standards of PC 3D sound for gaming, including EAX™ 1.0&2.0, and
Support 7.1 CH digital audio playback for Windows Vista, XP, 2K, ME, 98SE (Microsoft® DirectX V.9.0
above is required)
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3. Block Diagram
CMI 8768
ZV Port
DMA Engine
PCI Local Bus
& IRQ
Control
PCI S/PDIF I/O Digital I/O
Interface
8CH DAC
Audio
DSP Engine 2CH ADC
PLL Analog
MPU-401 Line/CD/Aux Inputs
(14.318MHz) Mixer
Port
Microphone/PCBeep
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4. Pin Assignment
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5. Pin Description
5.1 Digital I/O
12-16,
19-21,
32-35,
XA31 – XA0 I/O PCI bus address and data lines
38-41,
43-44,
47-52,
126-128
9 XIDSEL I ID select, active-high. (only work with A16~31 pin of host controller)
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27, 37,
VDDIO I PCI I/O power pin (3.3V)
45, 100,
124
3, 11, 17,
28, 36,
82, 99,
116, 125
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5.4 NC
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6. Electrical Characteristics
6.1 Maximum Ratings
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6.5 AC Characteristics
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SNR (Idle) -
A/A - 100 - dB
D/A - 101 - dB
A/D - 86 - dB
A/A - 100 - dB
D/A - 94 - dB
A/D - 85 - dB
THD+N
A/A - 0.005 - %
D/A - 0.017 - %
A/D - 0.015 - %
Frequency Response
A/A 5 - 22,000 Hz
D/A 5 - 22,000 Hz
A/D 10 - 22,000 Hz
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Step Size 2 dB
Step Size 3 dB
Step Size 8 dB
Input Impedance
Output Impedance
Amplifier Output - 2 - Ω
Output Power
Line-Out (Front) @32Ω Load - 50 - mW
Line-Out (Front) @10KΩ Load - 0.16 - mW
Vrefout - 2.25 - V
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7. Mechanical Dimensions
QFP-128
A2 2.57 2.72 2.87 Datum plane H is located at the bottom of the mold parting line
b 0.10 0.20 0.30 coincident with where the lead exits the body.
C 0.10 0.15 0.20 Dimensions E and D do not include mold protrusion. Allowable
D 13.90 14.00 14.10 protrusion is 0.25 mm per side. Dimensions E and D do include
E 19.90 20.00 20.10 mold mismatch and are determined at datum plane H.
L1 - 1.60 -
Y - - 0.08
θ º 0 - 12
Unit:mm
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