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High performance audio codec

The WM8595 by Wolfson Microelectronics is a multi-channel audio codec, that comprises a complete high performance audio solution in a thin package for consumer products, including high definition digital televisions, DVD recorders and Blu-ray players. The device features flexible routing options, six stereo input selectors and two stereo output selectors, as well as both digital and analogue volume control. Based around one 24-bit high-performance ADC and two 24-bit DACs, this 2-Vrms audio solution also features channel selection and clocking options to address the audio requirements of consumer applications. The device provides improved DAC audio performance of 100 dB SNR, -87 dB THD typical, with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz to 192 kHz, and ADC audio performance of 96 dB SNR, -80 dB THD typical, with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz to 96 kHz. Its digital multiplexer interfaces with multiple digital sources, such as DSP, HDMI or a memory card, and it also features a two-wire or three-wire serial control interface with ‘read back’ and hardware reset, mute and emergency shutdown pins. The device is available in a 48pin QFN package.

Wolfson Microelectronics, www.wolfsonmicro.com/products/WM8595