EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC General Description The MAX5556 stereo audio sigma-delta digital-to-analog converter (DAC) offers a simple and complete stereo digital-to-analog solution for media servers, set-top boxes, video-game hardware, and other general consumer audio applications. This DAC features built-in digital interpolation/filtering, sigma-delta digital-to-analog conversion, and analog output filtering. Control logic and mute circuitry minimize audible pops and clicks during power-up, power-down, clock changes, or when invalid clock conditions occur. The MAX5556 receives input data over a 3-wire I2S-compatible interface with left-justified audio data. Data can be clocked by either an external or internal serial clock. The internal serial clock frequency is programmable by selection of a master clock (MCLK) and sample clock (LRCLK) ratio. Sampling rates from 2kHz to 50kHz are supported. The MAX5556 operates from a single +4.75V to +5.5V analog supply with total harmonic distortion plus noise below -87dB. This device is available in an 8-pin SO package and is specified over the -40C to +85C industrial temperature range. Features Simple and Complete Stereo Audio DAC Solutions, No Controls to Set Sigma-Delta Stereo DACs with Built-In Interpolation and Analog Output Filters I2S-Compatible Digital Audio Interface Clickless/Popless Operation 3.5VP-P Output Voltage Swing -87dB THD+N +87dB Dynamic Range Sample Frequencies (fS) from 2kHz to 50kHz Master Clock (MCLK) up to 25MHz Automatic Detection of Clock Ratio (MCLK/ LRCLK) Ordering Information PART MAX5556ESA+ TEMP RANGE -40C to +85C PINDATA FORMAT PACKAGE Left-justified I2S data 8 SO +Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. For leaded version, contact factory. *Contact factory for availability. Applications Digital Video Recorders and Media Servers Set-Top Boxes Video-Game Hardware Pin Configuration Typical Operating Circuit +5V TOP VIEW VDD AUDIO DECOMPRESSION SDATA OUTL FILTER SCLK LRCLK CLOCK DAC LEFT OUTPUT MAX5556 DAC MCLK GND 19-0550; Rev 3; 4/15 SCLK 2 LINE-LEVEL BUFFER SERIAL INTERFACE OUTR SDATA 1 RIGHT OUTPUT FILTER LINE-LEVEL BUFFER + 8 OUTL 7 VDD 3 6 GND MCLK 4 5 OUTR LRCLK MAX5556 SO MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Absolute Maximum Ratings VDD to GND..........................................................-0.3V to +6.0V OUTL, OUTR, SDATA to GND................. -0.3V to (VDD + 0.3V) Current Any Pin (excluding VDD and GND)......................10mA OUTL, OUTR Shorted to GND...............................Continuous SCLK, LRCLK, MCLK to GND..............................-0.3V to +6.0V Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70C) 8-Pin SO (derate 5.88mW/C above +70C)................471mW Package Thermal Resistance (JA)...............................170C/W Operating Temperature Range............................ -40C to +85C Junction Temperature.......................................................+150C Storage Temperature Range............................. -65C to +150C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................. +300C Soldering Temperature (reflow)........................................+260C Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Electrical Characteristics (VDD = +4.75V to +5.5V, VGND = 0V, ROUT_ = 10k, COUT_ = 10pF, 0dBFS sine-wave signal at 997Hz, fLRCLK (fS) = 48kHz, fMCLK = 12.288MHz, measurement bandwidth 10Hz to 20kHz, TA = -40C to +85C, outputs are unloaded, unless otherwise noted. Typical values at VDD = +5V, TA = +25C.) (Note 1) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 4.75 5.0 5.50 V POWER SUPPLY Supply Voltage VDD Supply Current IDD Power Dissipation Up to 48ksps 13 15 Static digital 6 8.5 Up to 48ksps 65 82.5 Static digital 30 44 mA mW DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE (Note 2) Dynamic Range, 16-Bit Dynamic Range, 18-Bit to 24-Bit Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise, 16-Bit Total Harmonic Distortion Plus Noise, 18-Bit to 24-Bit THD+N THD+N Interchannel Isolation Unweighted 84 86 A-weighted 86 90 Unweighted 87 A-weighted 91 0dBFS -86 -20dBFS -67 -60dBFS -26 0dBFS -87 -20dBFS -68 -60dBFS -27 1kHz full-scale output (crosstalk) 94 dB dB -81 dB -24 dB dB COMBINED DIGITAL AND INTEGRATED ANALOG FILTER FREQUENCY RESPONSE (Note 3) -0.5dB corner Passband 0.46 -3dB corner 0.49 -6dB corner Frequency Response/Passband Ripple -0.025 -0.025 +0.08 10Hz to 16kHz (fS = 32kHz) -6.000 +0.073 10Hz to 20kHz (fS = 44.1kHz) Stopband Stopband Attenuation Group Delay Passband Group-Delay Variation www.maximintegrated.com 0.50 10Hz to 20kHz (fS = 48kHz) +0.08 0.5465 52 tgd tgd 20Hz to 20kHz fS dB fS dB 20/fS s 0.4/fS s Maxim Integrated 2 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Electrical Characteristics (continued) (VDD = +4.75V to +5.5V, VGND = 0V, ROUT_ = 10k, COUT_ = 10pF, 0dBFS sine-wave signal at 997Hz, fLRCLK (fS) = 48kHz, fMCLK = 12.288MHz, measurement bandwidth 10Hz to 20kHz, TA = -40C to +85C, outputs are unloaded, unless otherwise noted. Typical values at VDD = +5V, TA = +25C.) (Note 1) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 0.1 0.4 dB DC CHARACTERISTICS Interchannel Gain Mismatch Gain Error -5 Gain Drift +5 100 % ppm/C ANALOG OUTPUTS Full-Scale Output Voltage VOUTR, VOUTL VOUTL DC Quiescent Output Voltage VQ Minimum Load Resistance RL Maximum Load Capacitance CL Power-Supply Rejection Ratio PSRR 3.25 Input code = 0 VRIPPLE = 100mVP-P, frequency = 1kHz (Note 4) 3.5 3.75 VP-P 2.4 V 3 kW 100 pF 66 dB POP AND CLICK SUPPRESSION Mute Attenuation 100 dB Power-Up Until Bias Established Figure 11 360 ms Valid Clock to Normal Operation Soft-start ramp time, Figure 12 (Note 5) 20 ms DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE (SCLK, SDATA, MCLK, LRCLK) Input-Voltage High VIH Input-Voltage Low VIL Input Leakage Current IIN 2.0 V -10 Input Capacitance 0.8 V +10 A 8 pF TIMING CHARACTERISTICS Input Sample Rate MCLK Pulse-Width Low MCLK Pulse-Width High fS tMCLKL tMCLKH 2 MCLK/LRCLK = 512 10 MCLK/LRCLK = 384 20 MCLK/LRCLK = 256 20 MCLK/LRCLK = 512 10 MCLK/LRCLK = 384 20 MCLK/LRCLK = 256 20 (Note 6) 25 50 kHz ns ns EXTERNAL SCLK MODE LRCLK Duty Cycle SCLK Pulse-Width Low tSCLKL SCLK Pulse-Width High 75 % 20 ns tSCLKH 20 ns SCLK Period tSCLK 1/(128 x fS) ns LRCLK Edge to SCLK Rising Setup Time tSLRS 20 ns LRCLK Edge to SCLK Rising Hold Time tSLRH 20 ns SDATA Valid to SCLK Rising Setup Time tSDS 20 ns SCLK Rising to SDATA Hold Time tSDH 20 ns www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 3 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Electrical Characteristics (continued) (VDD = +4.75V to +5.5V, VGND = 0V, ROUT_ = 10k, COUT_ = 10pF, 0dBFS sine-wave signal at 997Hz, fLRCLK (fS) = 48kHz, fMCLK = 12.288MHz, measurement bandwidth 10Hz to 20kHz, TA = -40C to +85C, outputs are unloaded, unless otherwise noted. Typical values at VDD = +5V, TA = +25C.) (Note 1) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS INTERNAL SCLK MODE LRCLK Duty Cycle (Note 7) Internal SCLK Period tISCLK LRCLK Edge to Internal SCLK Rising Delay Time tISDS tISDH % 1/fSCLK tISCLKR SDATA Valid to Internal SCLK Rising Setup Time Note Note Note Note Note 50 (Note 8) ns tISCLK/2 tMCLK + 10 MCLK period = tMCLK ns ns tMCLK 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 100% production tested at TA = +85C. Limits to -40C are guaranteed by design. 0.5 LSB of triangular PDF dither added to data. Guaranteed by design, not production tested. PSRR test block diagram shown in Figure 1 denotes the test setup used to measure PSRR. Volume ramping interval starts from establishment of a valid MCLK to LRCLK ratio. Total time is proportional to the sample rate (fS). 20ms based on 48ksps operation. Note 6: In external SCLK mode, LRCLK duty cycles are not limited, provided all data formatting requirements are met. See Figure 4. Note 7: The LRCLK duty cycle must be 50% 1/2 MCLK period in internal SCLK mode. Note 8: The SCLK/LRCLK ratio can be set to 32, 48, or 64, depending on the MCLK/LRCLK ratio selected. See Figure 4. VDD DC POWER SUPPLY (5VDC) LOUT, ROUT ACTIVE CLOCKS ZG + SCLK LRCLK MCLK MAX5556 SPECTRUM ANALYZER SDATA - AUDIO SIGNAL GENERATOR (100mVP-P AT 1kHz) GND Figure 1. PSRR Test Block Diagram www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 4 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Typical Operating Characteristics (VDD = +5V, VGND = 0V, ROUT_ = 10k, COUT_ = 10pF, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) -20 -30 AMPLITUDE (dB) -40 -50 -60 -70 -40 -50 -60 -70 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -80 -80 -90 -90 -9 -100 -100 -10 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0.40 0.44 AMPLITUDE (dBr) 0.10 0.05 0 -0.05 -0.10 -0.15 -0.20 -0.25 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 16,000-SAMPLE FFT USING 1kHz INPUT 0 2 4 6 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (kHz) www.maximintegrated.com 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.50 0.52 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -60dBFS FFT 16,000-SAMPLE FFT USING 1kHz INPUT 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (kHz) THD+N vs. AMPLITUDE TWIN-TONE IMD FFT -60 MAX5556 toc08 MAX5556 toc07 4 AMPLITUDE (dBr) AMPLITUDE (dBr) 16,000-SAMPLE FFT WITH NO INPUT 2 0.42 FREQUENCY (kHz) IDLE-CHANNEL NOISE FFT 0 0.40 FREQUENCY (NORMALIZED TO fS) 0dBFS FFT FREQUENCY (NORMALIZED TO fS) 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 0.60 MAX5556 toc06 0.15 0.56 AMPLITUDE (dBr) MAX5556 toc04 0.20 0.52 MAX5556 toc05 PASSBAND RIPPLE 0.25 0.48 FREQUENCY (NORMALIZED TO fS) 16,000-SAMPLE FFT WITH 13kHz AND 14kHz INPUT SIGNALS -70 THD+N (dBr) 0 -8 FREQUENCY (NORMALIZED TO fS) AMPLITUDE (dB) -1 MAX5556 toc09 AMPLITUDE (dB) -30 -10 AMPLITUDE (dB) -20 TRANSITION BAND DETAIL 0 MAX5556 toc02 MAX5556 toc01 -10 TRANSITION BAND 0 MAX5556 toc03 STOPBAND REJECTION 0 UNWEIGHTED -80 -90 INPUT = 1kHz 18-BIT SIGNAL -100 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (kHz) -110 A-WEIGHTED INTEGRATION BANDWIDTH = 20Hz TO 20kHz -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 AMPLITUDE (dBFS) Maxim Integrated 5 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Typical Operating Characteristics (VDD = +5V, VGND = 0V, ROUT_ = 10k, COUT_ = 10pF, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) -80 -90 -100 15 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 14 13 40 30 20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 MAX5556 toc12 12 INPUT = 1kHz, 0dBFS SIGNAL NORMAL OPERATION 11 10 9 STATIC DIGITAL INPUT MUTE OPERATION 8 VDD = +5V INPUT = 1kHz, 0dBFS SIGNAL 0 10 20 30 6 40 50 5 4.75 4.90 5.05 5.20 5.35 FREQUENCY (kHz) SAMPLE FREQUENCY (kHz) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY CURRENT vs. DIGITAL INPUT VOLTAGE (VDIG) CLOCK-LOSS MUTE RECOVERY POWER-UP RESPONSE VDIG < VIH MUTE ENGAGED VDIG < VIH NORMAL OPERATION MAX5556 toc14 5.50 MAX5556 toc15 CLOCK RESTORED 11 9 13 7 10 12 10 MAX5556 toc11 50 0 14 MAX5556 toc13 -110 60 SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE 15 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) THD+N (dBr) -70 70 POWER DISSIPATION (mW) INPUT = 1kHz 18-BIT SIGNAL, INTEGRATION BANDWIDTH = 20Hz TO 20kHz MAX5556 toc10 -60 POWER DISSIPATION vs. SAMPLE FREQUENCY UNWEIGHTED THD+N vs. FREQUENCY VIH VOUT 1V/div 2.4V VOUT 1V/div 8 7 VDD = +5.5V DC OUTPUT 6 5 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 LOSS OF CLOCK 5ms/div 0V 100ms/div DIGITAL INPUT VOLTAGE (VDIG) (V) www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 6 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Pin Description PIN NAME FUNCTION 1 SDATA Serial Audio Data Input. Data is clocked into the MAX5556 on the rising edge of the internal or external SCLK. Data is input in two's complement format, MSB first. The state of LRCLK determines whether data is directed to OUTL or OUTR. 2 SCLK External Serial-Clock Input. Data is strobed on the rising edge of SCLK. 3 LRCLK Left-/Right-Channel Select Clock. Drive LRCLK low to direct data to OUTL or LRCLK high to direct data to OUTR. 4 MCLK Master Clock Input. The MCLK/LRCLK ratio must equal to 256, 384, or 512. 5 OUTR Right-Channel Analog Output 6 GND Ground 7 VDD Power-Supply Input. Bypass VDD to GND with a 0.1F capacitor in parallel with a 4.7F capacitor as close to VDD as possible. Place the 0.1F capacitor closest to VDD. 8 OUTL Left-Channel Analog Output Detailed Description The MAX5556 stereo audio sigma-delta DAC offers a complete stereo digital-to-analog system for consumer audio applications. The MAX5556 features built-in digital interpolation/filtering, sigma-delta digital-to-analog conversion and analog output filters (Figure 2). Control logic and mute circuitry minimize audible pops and clicks during power-up, power-down, and whenever invalid clock conditions occur. This stereo audio DAC receives input data over a 3-wire I2S-compatible interface. The MAX5556 accepts leftjustified I2S data of 16 or 24 bits. This DAC also supports a wide range of sample rates from 2kHz to 50kHz. Direct analog output data is routed to the right or left output by driving LRCLK high or low. See the Clock and Data Interface section. The MAX5556 supports MCLK/LRCLK ratios of 256, 384, or 512. This device allows a change to the clock speed ratio without causing glitches on the analog outputs by internally muting the audio during invalid clock conditions. The internal mute function ramps down the audio amplitude and forces the analog outputs to a 2.4V quiescent voltage immediately upon clock loss or www.maximintegrated.com change of ratio. A soft-start routine is then engaged when a valid clock ratio is re-established, producing clickless and popless continuous operation. The MAX5556 operates from a +4.75V to +5.5V analog supply and features +87dB dynamic range with total harmonic distortion typically below -87dB. Interpolator The digital interpolation filter eliminates images of the baseband audio signal that exist at multiples of the input sample rate (fS). The resulting upsampled frequency spectrum has images of the input signal at multiples of 8 x fS. An additional upsampling sinc filter further reduces upsampling images up to 64 x fS. These images are ultimately removed through the internal analog lowpass filter and the external analog output filter. Sigma-Delta Modulator/DAC The MAX5556 uses a multibit sigma-delta DAC with an oversampling ratio (OSR) of 64 to achieve a wide dynamic range. The sigma-delta modulator accepts a 3-bit data stream from the interpolation filter at a rate of 64 x fS (fS = LRCLK frequency) and provides an analog voltage representation of that data stream. Maxim Integrated 7 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC VDD SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR INTERPOLATOR SDATA ANALOG LOWPASS FILTER DAC OUTL BUFFER SCLK LRCLK INTERNAL REFERENCE SERIAL INTERFACE MCLK SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR INTERPOLATOR ANALOG LOWPASS FILTER DAC OUTR BUFFER MAX5556 GND Figure 2. Functional Diagram LOAD CAPACITANCE CL (pF) 125 100 75 50 SAFE OPERATING REGION 25 3 5 10 15 20 25 LOAD RESISTANCE RL (k) Figure 3. Load-Impedance Operating Region Integrated Analog Lowpass Filter The DAC output of the sigma-delta modulator is followed by an analog smoothing filter that attenuates high-frequency quantization noise. The corner frequency of the filter is approximately 2 x fS. www.maximintegrated.com Integrated Analog Output Buffer Following the analog lowpass filter, the analog signal is routed through internal buffers to OUTR and OUTL. The buffer can directly drive load resistances larger than 3k and load capacitances up to 100pF (Figure 3). Maxim Integrated 8 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Clock and Data Interface Serial Clock (SCLK) The MAX5556 strobes serial data (SDATA) in on the rising edge of SCLK. LRCLK routes data to the left or right outputs and, along with SCLK, defines the number of bits per sample transferred. The digital interpolators filter data at internal clock rates derived from the MCLK frequency. Each device supports both internal and external serial clock (SCLK) modes. SDATA Input The serial interface strobes data (SDATA) in on the rising edge of SCLK, MSB first. The MAX5556 supports four different data formats, as detailed in Figure 4. SCLK strobes the individual data bits at SDATA into the DAC. The MAX5556 operates in one of two modes: internal serial clock mode or external serial clock mode. External SCLK Mode The MAX5556 operates in external serial clock mode when SCLK activity is detected. The device returns to internal serial clock mode if no SCLK signal is detected for one LRCLK period. Figure 5 details the external serial clock mode timing parameters. DATA DIRECTED TO OUTL LRCLK DATA DIRECTED TO OUTR SCLK SDATA MSB -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 LSB MSB -1 INTERNAL SERIAL CLOCK MODE * I2S, 16-BIT DATA AND INTERNAL SCLK = 32 x fS IF MCLK/ LRCLK = 256 OR 512 * I2S, UP TO 24 BITS OF DATA AND INTERNAL SCLK = 48 X fS IF MCLK/ LRCLK = 384 -2 -3 -4 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 LSB EXTERNAL SERIAL CLOCK MODE * I2S, UP TO 24 BITS OF DATA * DATA VALID ON RISING EDGE OF SCLK Figure 4. MAX5556 Data Format Timing LRCLK tSLRH tSLRS tSCLK tSCLKL tSCLKH SCLK tSDS tSDH SDATA Figure 5. External SCLK Serial Timing Diagram www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 9 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Internal SCLK Mode and LRCLK (operation in internal clock mode is identical to an external clock mode when LRCLK is synchronized with MCLK). Figure 6 details the internal serial clock mode timing parameters. Figure 7 details the generation of the internal clock. The MAX5556 transitions from external serial clock mode to internal serial clock mode if no SCLK signal is detected for one LRCLK period. In internal clock mode, SCLK is derived from and is synchronous with MCLK LRCLK tISCLKR SDATA tISDS tISDH tISCLK INTERNAL SCLK Figure 6. Internal SCLK Serial Timing Diagram LRCLK MCLK 1 N/2* N* INTERNAL SCLK SDATA *N = MCLK/SCLK. Figure 7. Internal Serial Clock Generation www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 10 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Left/Right Clock Input (LRCLK) LRCLK is the left/right clock input signal for the 3-wire interface and sets the sample frequency (fS). On the MAX5556, drive LRCLK low to direct data to OUTL or LRCLK high to direct data to OUTR (Figure 4). The MAX5556 accepts data at LRCLK audio sample rates from 2kHz to 50kHz. Master Clock (MCLK) MCLK accepts the master clock signal from an external clocking device and is used to derive internal clock frequencies. Set the MCLK/LRCLK ratio to 256, 384, or 512 to achieve the internal serial clock frequencies listed in Table 1. Table 2 details the MCLK/LRCLK ratios for three sample audio rates. The MAX5556 detects the MCLK/LRCLK ratio during the initialization sequence by counting the number of MCLK transitions during a single LRCLK period. MCLK, SCLK, and LRCLK must be synchronous signals. Table 1. Internal and External Clock Frequencies INTERNAL SERIAL CLOCK FREQUENCY MCLK/LRCLK = 256 OR 512 MCLK/LRCLK = 384 32 x fS 48 x fS EXTERNAL SERIAL CLOCK FREQUENCY User defined (Figure 4) Table 2. MCLK/LRCLK Ratios LRCLK (kHz) MCLK (MHz) MCLK/LRCLK = 256 MCLK/LRCLK = 384 MCLK/LRCLK = 512 32 8.1920 12.2880 16.3840 44.1 11.2896 16.9344 22.5792 48 12.2880 18.4320 24.5760 Data Formats MAX5556 I2S Left-Justified Data Format The MAX5556 accepts data with an I2S left-justified data format, accepting 16 or 24 bits of data. SDATA accepts data in two's complement format with the MSB first. The MSB is valid on the second SCLK rising edge after LRCLK transitions low to high or high to low (Figure 4). Drive LRCLK low to direct data to OUTL. Drive LRCLK high to direct data to OUTR. The number of SCLK pulses with LRCLK high or low determines the number of bits transferred per sample. If fewer than 24 bits of data are written, the remaining LSBs are set to 0. If more than 24 bits are written, any bits after the LSB are ignored. The MAX5556 accepts up to 24 bits of data in external serial clock mode or when the MCLK/LRCLK ratio is 384 (internal serial clock = 48 x fS) in internal serial clock mode. The DAC also accepts 16 bits of data in internal serial clock mode when the MCLK/LRCLK ratio is 256 or 512 (internal serial clock = 32 x fS). External Analog Filter Use an external lowpass analog filter to further reduce harmonic images, noise, and spurs. The external analog filter can be either active or passive depending upon performance and design requirements. For example filters, see Figures 8 and 9 and the Applications Information section. Careful attention should be paid when selecting capacitors for audio signal path applications. NPO and C0G types are recommended as are aluminum electrolytics and low-ESR tantalum varieties. Use of generic ceramic types is not recommended and may result in degraded THD performance. Always consult manufacturers' data sheets and applications information. R = 560 OUTL 100k C = 1.5nF MAX5556 R = 560 OUTR 100k C = 1.5nF Figure 8. Passive Component Analog Output Filter www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 11 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC 56pF +5V 5.23k 24.3k OUTR 33pF 10k VBIAS 2.4V 59k MAX5556 56pF +5V 5.23k 24.3k OUTL 33pF VBIAS 2.4V 10k 59k Figure 9. Active Component Analog Output Filter www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 12 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Pop and Click Suppression The MAX5556 features a pop and click supression routine to reduce the unwanted audible effects of system transients. This routine produces glitch-free operation at the outputs during power-on, loss of clock, or invalid clock conditions. See Figure 10 for a detailed state diagram during transient conditions. NO POWER APPLIED POWER-UP OUTPUTS HELD AT GROUND OUTPUTS HELD AT CURRENT LEVELS VALID CLOCK RATIO ESTABLISHED LofC OUTPUTS LINEARLY RAMPED TO DC QUIESCENT LEVELS (< 1 SECOND) VALID CLOCK RATIO RE-ESTABLISHED VALID CLOCK RATIO RE-ESTABLISHED INTERNAL REGISTERS INITIALIZED (MUTE) LofC OUTPUTS IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO DC QUIESCENT LEVELS LofC LofC LofC = LOSS-OF-CLOCK EVENT LOSSOFPOWER EVENT SOFT-START VOLUME RAMPING NORMAL OPERATION (FULL VOLUME) INVALID RATIO DETECTED MCLK TIME OUT SCLK INT/EXT MODE CHANGED LRCLK LOSS OUTPUTS IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO GROUND Figure 10. Internal State Diagram www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 13 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Power-Up stream begins soft-start ramping, achieving the full-scale operation over a 20ms period. Once the MAX5556 recognizes a valid MCLK/LRCLK ratio (256, 384, or 512), the analog outputs (OUTR and OUTL) are enabled in stages using a glitchless ramping routine. First, the outputs ramp up to the quiescent output voltage at a rate of 5V/s typ (see Figure 11). After the outputs reach the quiescent voltage, the converted data If invalid clock signals are detected while the outputs are DC ramping to their quiescent state, the outputs stop ramping and hold their preset values until valid clock signals are restored (Figure 12). VOUT_ SETTLES AT QUIESCENT VOLTAGE (2.4V) VOUT_ RAMPS UP TO QUIESCENT VOLTAGE AT 5V/s (TYP) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (OUTR OR OUTL) VALID MCLK/LRCLK RATIO DETECTED VOUT_ BEGINS TO FOLLOW THE DATA. THE AMPLITUDE IS RAMPED TO FULL SCALE (20ms TYP) TIME Figure 11. Power-Up Sequence INVALID CLOCK CONDITION MUTE: VOUT_ IMMEDIATELY FORCED TO DC QUIESCENT LEVEL (2.4V) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (OUTR OR OUTL) VALID MCLK/LRCLK RE-ESTABLISHED AND MCLK EQUAL OR GREATER THAN MINIMUM OPERATING FREQUENCY VOUT_ SOFT-START RAMPING (20ms TYP) TIME Figure 12. Invalid Clock Output Response www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 14 MAX5556 Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Loss of Clock and Invalid Clock Conditions The MAX5556 mutes both outputs after detecting one of four invalid clock conditions. The device mutes its output to prevent propagation of pops, clicks, or corrupted data through the signal path. The MAX5556 forces the outputs to the quiescent DC voltage (2.4V) to prevent clicks in capacitive-coupled systems. Invalid clock conditions include: 1) MCLK/LRCLK ratio changes between 256, 384, and 512 2) Transition between internal and external serialclock mode 3) Invalid MCLK/LRCLK ratio 4) MCLK falls below the minimum operating frequency 2kHz When the MCLK/LRCLK ratio returns to 256, 384, or 512 and MCLK is equal or greater than its minimum operating frequency, the MAX5556 output returns to its full-scale setting over a soft-start mute time of 20ms (Figure 12). Power-Down When the positive supply is removed from the MAX5556, the output discharges to ground. When power is restored, the power-up ramp routine engages once a valid clock ratio is established (see the Power-Up section). Avoid violating absolute maximum conditions by supplying digital inputs to the part or forcing voltages on the analog outputs during a loss-of-power event. Applications Information Low-Cost Line-Level Solution High-Performance Line-Level Solution For enhanced performance, connect the MAX5556 output to an active filter by using an operational amplifier as shown in Figure 9. The use of an active filter allows for steeper roll-off, more efficient filtering, and also adds the capability of a programmable output gain. Power-Supply Sequencing For correct power-up sequencing, apply VDD and then connect the input digital signals. Do not apply digital signals before VDD is applied. Do not violate any of the absolute maximum ratings by removing power with the digital inputs still connected. To correctly power down the device, first disconnect the digital input signals, and then remove VDD. Power-Supply Connections and Ground Management Proper layout and grounding are essential for optimum performance. Use large traces for the power-supply inputs and analog outputs to minimize losses due to parasitic trace resistance. Large traces also aid in moving heat away from the package. Proper grounding improves audio performance, minimizes crosstalk between channels, and prevents any switching noise from coupling into the audio signal. Route the analog paths (GND, VDD, OUTL, and OUTR) away from the digital signals. Connect a 0.1F capacitor in parallel with a 4.7F capacitor as close to VDD as possible. Low ESR-type capacitors are recommended for supply decoupling applications. A small value C0G-type bypass capacitor located as close to the device as possible is recommended in parallel with larger values. Connect the MAX5556 output through a passive output filter as detailed in Figure 8 for a low-cost solution. This lowpass filter yields single-pole (20dB/decade) roll-off at a corner frequency (fC) determined by: fC = 1 2RC In the case of Figure 8, fC is approximately 190kHz. www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 15 MAX5556 Chip Information PROCESS: BiCMOS Low-Cost Stereo Audio DAC Package Information For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a "+", "#", or "-" in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status. PACKAGE TYPE 8 SO www.maximintegrated.com PACKAGE LAND OUTLINE NO. CODE PATTERN NO. 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