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LM4550B AC '97 Rev 2.1 Multi-Channel Audio Codec With Stereo Headphone Amplifier,
Sample Rate Conversion and TI 3D Sound
1 Features 2 Applications
1 AC '97 Rev 2.1 Compliant Desktop PC Audio Systems on PCI Cards, AMR
Cards, or With Motherboard Chips Sets Featuring
High Quality Sample Rate Conversion From 4 kHz AC Link
to 48 kHz in 1 Hz Increments Portable PC Systems as on MDC Cards, or with a
Supports up to 6 DAC Channel Systems With Chipset or Accelerator Featuring AC Link
Multiple LM4550Bs or With Other TI LM45xx
Codecs General Audio Frequency Systems Requiring 2, 4
or 6 DAC Channels and/or up to 8 ADC Channels
Unique TI Chaining Function Shares a Single
Controller SDATA_IN Pin Among Multiple Codecs Automotive Telematics
Stereo Headphone Amp With Separate Gain 3 Description
Control The LM4550B device is an audio codec for PC
TI's 3D Sound Stereo Enhancement Circuitry systems which is fully PC99 compliant and performs
Advanced Power Management Support the analog intensive functions of the AC '97 Rev 2.1
External Amplifier Power-Down (EAPD) Control architecture. Using 18-bit Sigma-Delta ADCs and
DACs, the LM4550B provides 90 dB of Dynamic
PC Beep Passthrough to Line Out During Range.
Initialization or Cold Reset The LM4550B was designed specifically to provide a
Digital 3.3-V and 5-V Supply Options high quality audio path and provide all analog
Extended Temperature: 40°C TA85°C functionality in a PC audio system. It features full
Key specifications duplex stereo ADCs and DACs and analog mixers
Analog Mixer Dynamic Range, 97 dB (Typical) with access to 4 stereo and 4 mono inputs.
DAC Dynamic Range, 89 dB (Typical) Device Information(1)
ADC Dynamic Range, 90 dB (Typical) PART NUMBER PACKAGE BODY SIZE (NOM)
Headphone Amp THD+N at 50 mW, 0.02% LM4550B LQFP (48) 7.00 mm × 7.00 mm
(Typical) into 32(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
Simplified Block Diagram
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An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
8.3 Feature Description................................................. 15
1 Features.................................................................. 18.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 20
2 Applications ........................................................... 18.5 Programming........................................................... 21
3 Description............................................................. 18.6 Register Maps......................................................... 28
4 Revision History..................................................... 29 Application and Implementation ........................ 35
5 Description (continued)......................................... 39.1 Application Information............................................ 35
6 Pin Configuration and Functions......................... 49.2 Typical Application ................................................. 36
7 Specifications......................................................... 89.3 System Examples .................................................. 37
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 810 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 38
7.2 ESD Ratings.............................................................. 811 Layout................................................................... 38
7.3 Recommended Operating Comditions...................... 811.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 38
7.4 Thermal Information ................................................. 912 Device and Documentation Support................. 39
7.5 Electrical Characteristics........................................... 912.1 Community Resources.......................................... 39
7.6 Timing Requirements.............................................. 10 12.2 Trademarks........................................................... 39
7.7 Typical Characteristics............................................ 13 12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution............................ 39
8 Detailed Description............................................ 15 12.4 Glossary................................................................ 39
8.1 Overview................................................................. 15 13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
8.2 Functional Block Diagram....................................... 15 Information........................................................... 39
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision F (April 2013) to Revision G Page
Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes,Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section. ................................................................................................ 1
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5 Description (continued)
Each mixer input has separate gain, attenuation and mute control and the mixers drive 1 mono and 2 stereo
outputs, each with attenuation and mute control. The LM4550B provides a stereo headphone amplifier as one of
its stereo outputs and also supports TI's 3D sound stereo enhancement and a comprehensive sample rate
conversion capability. The sample rate for the ADCs and DACs can be programmed separately with a resolution
of 1 Hz to convert any rate from 4 kHz to 48 kHz. Sample timing from the ADCs and sample request timing for
the DACs are completely deterministic to ease task scheduling and application software development. These
features together with an extended temperature range also make the LM4550B suitable for non-PC codec
applications.
The LM4550B features the ability to connect several codecs together in a system to provide up to 6 simultaneous
channels of streaming data on output frames (controller to codec) for surround sound applications. Such systems
can also support up to 8 simultaneous channels of streaming data on input frames (codec to controller). Multiple
codec systems can be built either using the standard AC Link configuration (that is, of one serial data signal to
the controller per codec) or using a unique TI feature for chaining codecs together. This chain feature shares
only a single data signal to the controller among multiple codecs.
The AC '97 architecture separates the analog and digital functions of the PC audio system allowing both for
system design flexibility and increased performance.
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DVDD1
XTL_OUT
SDATA_OUT
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1
47 46
2
3
4
5
XTL_IN
DVSS1
CIN
EAPD
ID1#
45
ID0#
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BIT_CLK
SDATA_IN
SYNC
RESET#
PC_BEEP
DVDD2
DVSS2
LINE_OUT_R
3DP
NC
LINE_OUT_L
3DN
NC
NC
AVSS1
NC
VREF
VREF_OUT
AVDD1
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NC
43
NC
42
AVSS2
41
HP_OUT_R
40
HP_OUT_C
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HP_OUT_L
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AVDD2
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MONO_OUT
PHONE
AUX_L
AUX_R
VIDEO_L
VIDEO_R
CD_L
CD_GND
CD_R
MIC1
MIC2
LINE_IN_L
LINE_IN_R
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6 Pin Configuration and Functions
PR Package
48-Pin LQFP
Top View
Pin Functions
PIN I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
Mono Input
This line level (1 Vrms nominal) mono input is mixed equally into both channels of the Stereo Mix
signal at MIX2 under the control of the PC_Beep Volume control register, 0Ah. The PC_BEEP level
can be muted or adjusted from 0 dB to –45 dB in 3-dB steps. The Stereo Mix signal feeds both the
PC_BEEP 12 I Line Out and Headphone Out analog outputs and is also selectable at the Record Select Mux. During
Initialization or Cold Reset, (reset pin held active low), PC_BEEP is switched directly to both channels
of the Line Out stereo output, bypassing all volume controls. This allows signals such as PC power-on
self-test tones to be heard through the PC's audio system before the codec registers are configured.
Mono Input
This line level (1 Vrms nominal) mono input is selectable at the Record Select Mux for conversion by
either or both channels of the stereo ADC. It can also be mixed equally into both channels of the
PHONE 13 I Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 under the control of the Phone Volume register, 0Ch. The PHONE level can
be muted or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. The Stereo Mix signal feeds both the
Line Out and Headphone Out analog stereo outputs and is also selectable at the Record Select Mux.
Left Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the left channel of the stereo Record Select Mux
for conversion by the left channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the left channel of the Stereo Mix 3D
AUX_L 14 I signal at MIX1 under the control of the Aux Volume register, 16h. The AUX_L level can be muted
(along with AUX_R) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is combined
into the Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone Out.
Right Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the right channel of the stereo Record Select
Mux for conversion by the right channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the right channel of the Stereo
AUX_R 15 I Mix 3D signal at MIX1 under the control of the Aux Volume register, 16h. The AUX_R level can be
muted (along with AUX_L) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is
combined into the Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone
Out.
Left Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the left channel of the stereo Record Select Mux
for conversion by the left channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the left channel of the Stereo Mix 3D
VIDEO_L 16 I signal at MIX1 under the control of the Video Volume register, 14h. The VIDEO_L level can be muted
(along with VIDEO_R) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is combined
into the Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone Out.
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PIN I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
Right Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the right channel of the stereo Record Select
Mux for conversion by the right channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the right channel of the Stereo
VIDEO_R 17 I Mix 3D signal at MIX1 under the control of the Video Volume register, 14h. The VIDEO_R level can be
muted (along with VIDEO_L) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is
combined into the Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone
Out.
Left Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the left channel of the stereo Input Mux for
conversion by the left channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the left channel of the Stereo Mix 3D
CD_L 18 I signal at MIX1 under the control of the CD Volume register, 12h. The CD_L level can be muted (along
with CD_R) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is mixed into the
Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone Out.
AC Ground Reference
This input is the reference for the signals on both CD_L and CD_R. CD_GND is NOT a DC ground
and must be AC-coupled to the stereo source ground common to both CD_L and CD_R. The three
CD_GND 19 I inputs CD_GND, CD_L and CD_R act together as a quasi-differential stereo input with CD_GND
providing AC common-mode feedback to reject ground noise. This can improve the input SNR for a
stereo source with a good common ground but precision resistors may be needed in any external
attenuators to achieve the necessary balance between the two channels.
Right Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the right channel of the stereo Input Mux for
conversion by the right channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the right channel of the Stereo Mix 3D
CD_R 20 I signal at MIX1 under the control of the CD Volume register, 12h. The CD_R level can be muted (along
with CD_L) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is combined into the
Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone Out.
Mono microphone input
Either MIC1 or MIC2 can be muxed to a programmable boost amplifier with selection by the MS bit (bit
D8) in the General Purpose register, 20h. The boost amplifier gain (0 dB or 20 dB) is set by the 20dB
bit (D6) in the Mic Volume register, 0Eh. Nominal input levels at the two gain settings are 1 Vrms and
0.1 Vrms respectively. The amplifier output is selectable (Record Select register, 1Ah) by either the
MIC1 21 I right or left channels of the Record Select Mux for conversion on either or both channels of the stereo
ADC. The amplifier output can also be accessed at the stereo mixer MIX1 (muting and mixing
adjustments through Mic Volume register, 0Eh) where it is mixed equally into both left and right
channels of Stereo Mix 3D for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone Out. Access to
the Mono analog output is selected by a mux controlled by the MIX bit (D9) in General Purpose
register, 20h.
Mono microphone input
Either MIC1 or MIC2 can be muxed to a programmable boost amplifier with selection by the MS bit (bit
D8) in the General Purpose register, 20h. The boost amplifier gain (0 dB or 20 dB) is set by the 20 dB
bit (D6) in the Mic Volume register, 0Eh. Nominal input levels at the two gain settings are 1 Vrms and
0.1 Vrms respectively. The amplifier output is selectable (Record Select register, 1Ah) by either the
MIC2 22 I right or left channels of the Record Select Mux for conversion on either or both channels of the stereo
ADC. The amplifier output can also be accessed at the stereo mixer MIX1 (muting and mixing
adjustments through Mic Volume register, 0Eh) where it is mixed equally into both left and right
channels of Stereo Mix 3D for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone Out. Access to
the Mono analog output is selected by a mux controlled by the MIX bit (D9) in General Purpose
register, 20h.
Left Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the left channel of the stereo Record Select Mux
for conversion by the left channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the left channel of the Stereo Mix 3D
LINE_IN_L 23 I signal at MIX1 under the control of the Line In Volume register, 10h. The LINE_IN_L level can be
muted (along with LINE_IN_R) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is
combined into the Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone
Out.
Right Stereo Channel Input
This line level input (1 Vrms nominal) is selectable at the right channel of the stereo Input Mux for
conversion by the right channel ADC. It can also be mixed into the right channel of the Stereo Mix 3D
LINE_IN_R 24 I signal at MIX1 under the control of the Line In Volume register, 10h. The LINE_IN_R level can be
muted (along with LINE_IN_L) or adjusted from 12 dB to –34.5 dB in 1.5 dB steps. Stereo Mix 3D is
combined into the Stereo Mix signal at MIX2 for access to the stereo outputs Line Out and Headphone
Out.
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PIN I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
Left Stereo Channel Output
This line level output (1 Vrms nominal) is fed from the left channel of the Stereo Mix signal from MIX2
LINE_OUT_L 35 O through the Master Volume register, 02h. The LINE_OUT_L amplitude can be muted (along with
LINE_OUT_R) or adjusted from 0 dB to –46.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps.
Right Stereo Channel Output
This line level output (1 Vrms nominal) is fed from the right channel of the Stereo Mix signal from MIX2
LINE_OUT_R 36 O through the Master Volume register, 02h. The LINE_OUT_R amplitude can be muted (along with
LINE_OUT_L) or adjusted from 0 dB to –46.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps.
Mono Output
This mono line level output (1 Vrms nominal) is fed from either a microphone input (MIC1 or MIC2,
after boost amplifier) or from the mono sum of the left and right Stereo Mix 3D channels from MIX1.
MONO_OUT 37 O The optional TI 3D Sound enhancement can be disabled (default) by the 3D bit (bit D13) in the
General Purpose register, 20h. Choice of input is by the MIX bit (D9) in the same register. MIX=0
selects a microphone input. Output level can be muted or adjusted from 0 dB to –46.5 dB in 1.5-dB
steps through the Mono Volume register, 06h.
Left Stereo Channel Output
This line level output (1 Vrms nominal) is fed from the left channel of the Stereo Mix signal from MIX2
HP_OUT_L 39 O through the Headphone Volume register, 04h. The HP_OUT_L amplitude can be muted (along with
HP_OUT_R) or adjusted from 0 dB to –46.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps
AC Ground Reference
In normal use, this input is the AC ground reference for HP_OUT_L and HP_OUT_R. It must be
capacitively coupled to analog ground with short traces to maximize performance. It is not a DC
HP_OUT_C 40 I ground.
For non-stereo applications it may also be used to provide common-mode feedback with HP_OUT
configured as one differential output rather than as outputs for two single-ended stereo channels.
Right Stereo Channel Output
This line level output (1 Vrms nominal) is fed from the right channel of the Stereo Mix signal from MIX2
HP_OUT_R 41 O through the Headphone Volume register, 04h. The HP_OUT_R amplitude can be muted (along with
HP_OUT_L) or adjusted from 0 dB to –46.5 dB in 1.5-dB steps
DIGITAL I/O AND CLOCKING
24.576 MHz crystal or external oscillator input
To complete the oscillator circuit use a fundamental mode crystal operating in parallel resonance and
connect a 1Mresistor across pins 2 and 3. Choose the load capacitors (Figure 25,C1, C2) to suit
the load capacitance required by the crystal (that is, C1 = C2 = 33 pF for a 20 pF crystal. Assumes
XTL_IN 2 I that each Input + trace capacitance is 7 pF).
This pin may also be used as the input for an external oscillator (24.576 MHz nominal) at standard
logic levels (VIH, VIL).
This pin is only used when the codec is in Primary mode. It may be left open (NC) for any Secondary
mode.
24.576 MHz crystal output
Used with XTAL_IN to configure a crystal oscillator.
XTL_OUT 3 O When the codec is used with an external oscillator this pin should be left open (NC).
When the codec is configured in a Secondary mode this pin is not used and may be left open (NC).
Input to codec
This is the input for AC Link Output Frames from an AC '97 Digital Audio Controller to the LM4550B
SDATA_OUT 5 I codec. These frames can contain both control data and DAC PCM audio data. This input is sampled
by the LM4550B on the falling edge of BIT_CLK.
AC Link clock
An OUTPUT when in Primary Codec mode. This pin provides a 12.288-MHz clock for the AC Link.
The clock is derived (internally divided by two) from the 24.576-MHz signal at the crystal input
BIT_CLK 6 I/O (XTL_IN).
This pin is an INPUT when the codec is configured in any of the Secondary Codec modes and would
normally use the AC Link clock generated by a Primary Codec.
Output from codec
This is the output for AC Link Input Frames from the LM4550B codec to an AC '97 Digital Audio
SDATA_IN 8 O Controller. These frames can contain both codec status data and PCM audio data from the ADCs. The
LM4550B clocks data from this output on the rising edge of BIT_CLK.
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PIN I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
AC Link frame marker and Warm Reset
This input defines the boundaries of AC Link frames. Each frame lasts 256 periods of BIT_CLK. In
normal operation SYNC is a 48 kHz positive pulse with a duty cycle of 6.25% (16/256). SYNC is
sampled on the falling edge of BIT_CLK and the codec takes the first positive sample of SYNC as
SYNC 10 I defining the start of a new AC Link frame. If a subsequent SYNC pulse occurs within 255 BIT_CLK
periods of the frame start it will be ignored.
SYNC is also used as an active high input to perform an (asynchronous) Warm Reset. Warm Reset is
used to clear a power-down state on the codec AC Link interface.
Cold Reset
This active low signal causes a hardware reset which returns the control registers and all internal
circuits to their default conditions. RESET# MUST be used to initialize the LM4550B after Power On
RESET# 11 I when the supplies have stabilized. Cold Reset also clears the codec from both ATE and Vendor test
modes. In addition, while active, it switches the PC_BEEP mono input directly to both channels of the
LINE_OUT stereo output.
Codec Identity
ID1# and ID0# determine the Codec Identity for multiple codec use. The Codec Identity configures the
codec in either Primary or one of three Secondary Codec modes. These Identity pins are of inverted
polarity relative to the Codec Identity bits ID1, ID0 (bits D15, D14) in the read-only Extended Audio ID
ID0# 45 I register, 28h. If the ID0# pin (pin 45) is connected to ground then the ID0 bit (D14, reg 28h) will be set
to 1. Similarly, connection to DVDD will set the ID0 bit to 0. If left open (NC), ID0# is pulled high by an
internal pullup resistor. The Codec Identity bits are also used in the Chain-In Control register, 74h. See
the register description and the CIN pin description for details.
Codec Identity
ID1# and ID0# determine the codec address for multiple codec use. The Codec Identity configures the
codec in either Primary or one of three Secondary Codec modes. These Identity pins are of inverted
polarity relative to the Codec Identity bits ID1, ID0 (bits D15, D14) in the read-only Extended Audio ID
ID1# 46 I register, 28h. If the ID1# pin (pin 46) is connected to ground then the ID1 bit (D15, reg 28h) will be set
to 1. Similarly, connection to DVDD will set the ID1 bit to 0. If left open (NC), ID1# is pulled high by an
internal pullup resistor. The Codec Identity bits are also used in the Chain-In Control register, 74h. See
the register description and the CIN pin description for details.
External Amplifier Power-Down control signal
This output is set by the EAPD bit (bit D15) in the Power-down Control/Status register, 26h. As with
EAPD 47 O the other logic outputs, the output voltage is set by DVDD. This pin is intended to be connected to the
shutdown pin on an external power amplifier. For normal operation the default value of EAPD = 0 will
enable the external amplifier allowing an input on PC_BEEP to be heard during Cold Reset.
Chain In
The codec can be instructed to disconnect its own SDATA_IN signal and instead pass the signal on
CIN through to the SDATA_IN output pin. This is achieved by changing the value of the two LSBs of
the Chain-In Control register (74h) so that they differ from the Codec Identity bits ID1, ID0. Those two
LSBs default to the value of the Codec Identity bits following Cold Reset thereby disabling the Chain In
CIN 48 I feature. Chain In can also be disabled by reading the Codec Identity from the Extended Audio ID
register (28h) and writing the value back into register 74h LSBs. The Codec Identity bits are
determined by the input pins ID1#, ID0#.
CIN can be left open (NC) provided that the chain feature is disabled. When the chain feature is used,
CIN should always be driven. Either connect the SDATA_IN pin from another codec or else ground
CIN to prevent the possibility of floating the SDATA_IN signal at the controller.
POWER SUPPLIES AND REFERENCES
AVDD1 25 I Analog supply
AVSS1 26 I Analog ground
AVDD2 38 I Analog supply 2
AVSS2 42 I Analog ground 2
DVDD1 1 I Digital supply
DVDD2 9 I Digital supply
DVSS1 4 I Digital ground
DVSS2 7 I Digital ground
Nominal 2.2-V internal reference
VREF 27 O Not intended to sink or source current. Use short traces to bypass (3.3 µF, 0.1 µF) this pin to
maximize codec performance. See text.
Nominal 2.2-V reference output
VREF_OUT 28 O Can source up to 5 mA of current and can be used to bias a microphone.
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PIN I/O DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
3D SOUND AND NO-CONNECTS (NC)
3DP 33 These pins are used to complete the TI 3D Sound stereo enhancement circuit. Connect a 0.022-µF
capacitor between pins 3DP and 3DN. TI 3D Sound can be turned on and off though the 3D bit (bit
O D13) in the General Purpose register, 20h. TI 3D Sound uses a fixed-depth type stereo enhancement
3DN 34 circuit hence the 3D Control register, 22h is read-only and is not programmable. If TI 3D Sound is not
needed, these pins should be left open (NC).
29
30 These pins are not used and should be left open (NC).
31
NC NC For second source applications these pins may be connected to a noise-free supply or ground (that is,
32 AVDD or AVSS), either directly or through a capacitor.
43
44
7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1)
MIN MAX UNIT
Supply Voltage 6 V
Storage Temperature –65 150 °C
Input Voltage –0.3 VDD 0.3 V
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Vapor Phase (60 sec.) 215
Soldering Information LQFP Package °C
Infrared (15 sec.) 220
Storage temperature, Tstg °C
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
7.2 ESD Ratings VALUE UNIT
All pins except 3 ±2000
Human body model (HBM), per
ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001(1)(2) Pin 3 ±750
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge V
All pins except 3 ±200
Machine Model(3) Pins 3 ±100
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
(2) Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5-kresistor.
(3) Machine Model, 220 pF to 240 pF discharged through all pins.
7.3 Recommended Operating Comditions MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Temperature Range (40°C TA85°C) TMIN TATMAX(1) °C
Analog Supply Range 4.2 AVDD 5.5 V
Digital Supply Range 3 DVDD 5.5 V
(1) The maximum power dissipation must be derated at elevated temperatures and is dictated by TJMAX, RθJA, and the ambient temperature
TA. The maximum allowable power dissipation is PDMAX = (TJMAX TA)/RθJA or the number given in Absolute Maximum Ratings,
whichever is lower. For the LM4550B, TJMAX = 150°C. The typical junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is 74°C/W for package number
PT.
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THERMAL METRIC(1) PT (LQFP) UNIT
48 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 74 °C/W
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report, SPRA953.
7.5 Electrical Characteristics
The following specifications apply for AVDD = 5V, DVDD = 3.3 V, Fs = 48 kHz, single codec configuration, (primary mode)
unless otherwise noted. Limits apply for TA= 25°C. The reference for 0 dB is 1 Vrms unless otherwise specified.(1)(2)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP(3) MAX(4) UNIT
AVDD Analog Supply Range 4.2 5.5 V
DVDD Digital Supply Range 3 5.5 V
DVDD = 5 V 34 mA
Digital Quiescent Power
DIDD Supply Current DVDD = 3.3 V 19 mA
Analog Quiescent Power
AIDD AVDD = 5 V 53 mA
Supply Current
IDSD Digital Shutdown Current PR6543210 = 1111111 19 µA
IASD Analog Shutdown Current PR6543210 = 1111111 70 µA
VREF Reference Voltage No pullup resistor 2.16 V
PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio 40 dB
ANALOG LOOPTHROUGH MODE(5)
CD Input to Line Output, –60 dB Input
Dynamic Range (6) 90 97 dB
THD+N
THD Total Harmonic Distortion VO= –3 dB, f = 1 kHz, RL= 10 k0.013% 0.02%
ANALOG INPUT SECTION
LINE_IN, AUX, CD, VIDEO, PC_BEEP,
VIN Line Input Voltage 1 Vrms
PHONE
VIN Mic Input with 20-dB Gain 0.1 Vrms
VIN Mic Input with 0-dB Gain 1 Vrms
Xtalk Crosstalk CD Left to Right 95 dB
ZIN Input Impedance (6) All Analog Inputs 10 40 k
CIN Input Capacitance(6) 3.7 7 pF
Interchannel Gain Mismatch CD Left to Right 0.10 dB
RECORD GAIN AMPLIFIER - ADC
ASStep Size 0 dB to 22.5 dB 1.5 dB
AMMute Attenuation (6) 86 dB
MIXER SECTION
ASStep Size 12 dB to –34.5 dB 1.5 dB
AMMute Attenuation(6) 86 dB
ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS
Resolution 18 Bits
Dynamic Range (6) –60-dB Input THD+N, A-Weighted 86 90 dB
(1) Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for
which the device is functional, but do not ensure specific performance limits. Electrical Characteristics state DC and AC electrical
specifications under particular test conditions which ensure specific performance limits. This assumes that the device is within the
Operating Ratings. Specifications are not ensured for parameters where no limit is given, however, the typical value is a good indication
of device performance.
(2) All voltages are measured with respect to the ground pin, unless otherwise specified.
(3) Typicals are measured at 25°C and represent the parametric norm.
(4) Limits are specified to TI's AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
(5) Loopthrough Mode describes a path from an analog input through the analog mixers to an analog output.
(6) These specifications are ensured by design and characterization; they are not production tested.
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The following specifications apply for AVDD = 5V, DVDD = 3.3 V, Fs = 48 kHz, single codec configuration, (primary mode)
unless otherwise noted. Limits apply for TA= 25°C. The reference for 0 dB is 1 Vrms unless otherwise specified.(1)(2)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP(3) MAX(4) UNIT
Frequency Response –1-dB Bandwidth 20 kHz
DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTERS
Resolution 18 Bits
Dynamic Range (6) –60-dB Input THD+N, A-Weighted 82 89 dB
THD Total Harmonic Distortion VIN = –3 dB, f = 1 kHz, RL= 10 k0.01%
Frequency Response 20-21k Hz
Group Delay (6) Sample Freq. = 48 kHz 0.36 1 ms
Out of Band Energy (7) -40 dB
Stop Band Rejection 70 dB
DTDiscrete Tones -96 dB
ANALOG OUTPUT SECTION
ASStep Size 0 dB to –46.5 dB 1.5 dB
AMMute Attenuation(6) 86 dB
Headphone Amplifier Total Loopthrough Mode(5), RL= 32 , f = 1 kHz,
THD+N 0.02%
Harmonic Distortion plus Noise Pout = 50 mW
ZOUT Output Impedance(6) HP_OUT_L, HP_OUT_R 0.65 2.75
ZOUT Output Impedance(6) LINE_OUT_L, LINE_OUT_R, MONO_OUT 220 500
DIGITAL I/O(6)
VIH High level input voltage 0.65 x DVDD V
0.35 x
VIL Low level input voltage V
DVDD
VOH High level output voltage IO= –2.5 mA. 0.90 x DVDD V
0.10 x
VOL Low level output voltage IO= 2.5 mA. V
DVDD
ILInput Leakage Current AC Link inputs ±10 µA
ILTri state Leakage Current High impedance AC Link outputs ±10 µA
Cin AC-Link I/O capacitance SDout, BitClk, SDin, Sync, Reset# only 4 7.5 pF
IDR Output drive current AC Link outputs 5 mA
(7) Out of band energy is measured from 28.8 kHz to 100 kHz relative to a 1 Vrms DAC output.
7.6 Timing Requirements MIN NOM MAX UNIT
DIGITAL TIMING SPECIFICATIONS(1)
12.2
FBC BIT_CLK frequency MHz
88
TBCP BIT_CLK period 81.4 ns
TCH BIT_CLK high Variation of BIT_CLK duty cycle from 50% ±20%
FSYNC SYNC frequency 48 kHz
TSP SYNC period 20.8 µs
TSH SYNC high pulse width 1.3 µs
TSL SYNC low pulse width 19.5 µs
TDSETUP Setup Time for codec data input SDATA_OUT to falling edge of BIT_CLK 10 3.5 ns
Hold time of SDATA_OUT from falling edge of
TDHOLD Hold Time for codec data input 10 5.3 ns
BIT_CLK(1)
TSSETUP Setup Time for codec SYNC input SYNC to falling edge of BIT_CLK(1) 10 3.8 ns
TSHOLD Hold Time for codec SYNC input Hold time of SYNC from falling edge of BIT_CLK 10 ns
(1) These specifications are ensured by design and characterization; they are not production tested.
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BIT_CLK
SDATA_IN
SDATA_OUT
TRISE TFALL
10%
90% 90%
10%
BIT_CLK
SDATA_IN
TCO
TDHOLD
TDSETUP
SYNC
TS
THOLD
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Timing Requirements (continued)
MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Output Delay of SDATA_IN from rising edge of
TCO Output Valid Delay 5.2 15 ns
BIT_CLK(1)
TRISE Rise Time BIT_CLK, SYNC, SDATA_IN or SDATA_OUT 6 ns
TFALL Fall Time BIT_CLK, SYNC, SDATA_IN or SDATA_OUT 6 ns
TRST_LOW RESET# active low pulse width For Cold Reset 1 µs
TRST2CLK RESET# inactive to BIT_CLK start-up For Cold Reset 162.8 271 ns
TSH SYNC active high pulse width For Warm Reset 1 µs
TSYNC2CLK SYNC inactive to BIT_CLK start-up For Warm Reset 162.8 ns
Delay from end of Slot 2 to BIT_CLK, SDATA_IN
TS2_PDOWN AC Link Power-Down Delay 1 µs
low
TSUPPLY2R Time from minimum valid supply levels to end of
Power On Reset 1 µs
ST Reset
TSU2RST Setup to trailing edge of RESET# For ATE Test Mode 15 ns
TRST2HZ Rising edge of RESET# to Hi-Z For ATE Test Mode 25 ns
Figure 1. Clocks
Figure 2. Data Delay, Setup and Hold
Figure 3. Digital Rise and Fall
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TSH TSYNC2CLK
BIT_CLK
RESET#
TRST_LOW TRST2CLK
BIT_CLK
RESET#
TRST_LOW TRST2CLK
BIT_CLK
DVDD, AVDD
TSUPPLY2RST
DVDD (min), AVDD (min)
Input: VIH Output: VOH
Input: VIL Output: VOL
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Figure 5. Power On Reset
Figure 6. Cold Reset
Figure 7. Warm Reset
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7.7 Typical Characteristics
Figure 8. ADC Noise Floor Figure 9. DAC Noise Floor
Figure 10. ADC Frequency Figure 11. DAC Frequency
Response Response
Figure 12. Line Out Noise Floor Figure 13. Headphone Amplifier Noise Floor
(Analog Loopthrough) (Analog Loopthrough)
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
Figure 14. Headphone Amplifier Figure 15. Headphone Amplifier
THD+N vs Frequency THD+N vs Output Power
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DAC SAMPLE RATE
CONVERTER: 2Ch ADC SAMPLE RATE
CONVERTER: 32h
6
6
6
MIC1
AUX
MIC2 R
E
C
O
R
D
S
E
L
E
C
T
M
U
X
CD
VIDEO
LINE_IN
PHONE
PC_BEEP
LINE_OUT
HP_OUT
MONO_OUT
EAPD
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
SYNC
BIT_CLK
SDATA_IN
CIN
XTAL_OUT
XTAL_IN
ID0#
ID1#
*
*
*
*
6
MIX2
*
+
MIX1
STEREO SIGNAL PATH
MONO SIGNAL PATH Gain Attenuation Mute
(Mute is default)
NN Address of Analog Input
Volume Control Register
NN (HEX)
G A M
*Asterisk denotes default
setting after Cold Reset
DIGITAL SIGNAL PATH
18
18
18
18
16
Control bit m in Register with
hexadecimal address NN
Dm, NNh
Control Register with
hexadecimal address NN
NNh
6'DAC
6'DAC
6'ADC
6'ADC
18h
*
GAIN: D6,0Eh
*0 dB/20 dB
$&¶97
REGISTERS
CODEC
IDENTITY
SELECT
AC LINK INTERFACE
D13, 20h
NATIONAL
3D SOUND
GAIN
ATTEN
MUTE
1Ch
GAIN
MUTE
Atten Mute
MONO
VOLUME: 06h
Atten Mute
HEADPHONE
VOLUME: 04h
Atten Mute
MASTER
VOLUME: 02h
G
A
M
0C
G
A
M
0A
A
M
0E
G
A
M
10
G
A
M
12
G
A
M
14
G
A
M
16
G
A
M
POWER SUPPLY
and
REFERENCES
MONO
MIX
MIX
STEREO MIX
STEREO
MIX 3D
POP
MS
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The LM4550B codec can mix, process and convert among analog (stereo and mono) and digital (AC Link format)
inputs and outputs. There are four stereo and four mono analog inputs and two stereo and one mono analog
outputs. A single codec supports data streaming on two input and two output channels of the AC Link digital
interface simultaneously.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
8.3 Feature Description
8.3.1 ADC inputs and Outputs
All four of the stereo analog inputs and three of the mono analog inputs can be selected for conversion by the
18-bit stereo ADC. Digital output from the left and right channel ADCs is always located in AC Link Input Frame
slots 3 and 4 respectively. Input level to either ADC channel can be muted or adjusted from the Record Gain
register, 1Ch. Adjustments are in 1.5-dB steps over a gain range of 0 dB to +22.5 dB and both channels mute
together (D15). Input selection for the ADC is through the Record Select Mux controlled from the Record Select
register, 1Ah, together with microphone selection controlled by the MS bit (D8) in the General Purpose register,
20h. One of the stereo inputs, CD_IN, uses a quasi-differential 3-pin interface where both stereo channel inputs
are referenced to the third pin, CD_GND. CD_GND should be AC coupled to the source ground and provides
common-mode feedback to cancel ground noise. It is not a DC ground. The other three stereo inputs, LINE_IN,
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Feature Description (continued)
AUX and VIDEO are 2-pin interfaces, single-ended for each stereo channel, with analog ground (AVSS) as the
signal reference. Either of the two mono microphone inputs can be muxed to a programmable boost amplifier
before selection for either channel of the ADC. The Microphone Mux is controlled by the Microphone Selection
(MS) bit (D8) in the General Purpose register (20h) and the 20 dB programmable boost is enabled by the 20dB
bit (D6) in register 0Eh. The mono PHONE input may also be selected for either ADC channel.
8.3.2 Analog Mixing: MIX1
Five analog inputs are available for mixing at the stereo mixer, MIX1 all four stereo and one mono, namely the
microphone input selected by MS (D8, reg 20h). Digital input to the codec can be directed to either MIX1 or to
MIX2 after conversion by the 18-bit stereo DAC and level adjustment by the PCM Out Volume control register
(18h). Each input to MIX1 may be muted or level adjusted using the appropriate Mixer Input Volume Register:
Mic Volume (0Eh), Line_In Volume (10h), CD Volume (12h), Video Volume (14h), Aux Volume (16h) and PCM
Out Volume (18h). The mono microphone input is mixed equally into left and right stereo channels but stereo
mixing is orthogonal, that is, left channels are only mixed with other left channels and right with right. The left and
right amplitudes of any stereo input may be adjusted independently however mute for a stereo input acts on both
left and right channels.
8.3.3 DAC Mixing and 3D Processing
Control of routing the DAC output to MIX1 or MIX2 is by the POP bit (D15) in the General Purpose register, 20h.
If MIX1 is selected (default, POP = 0) then the DAC output is available for processing by the TI 3D Sound
circuitry. If MIX2 is selected, the DAC output will bypass the 3D processing. This allows analog inputs to be
enhanced by the analog 3D Sound circuitry before mixing with digital audio. The digital audio may then use
alternative digital 3D enhancements. TI 3D Sound circuitry is enabled by the 3D bit (D13) in the General Purpose
register, 20h, and is a fixed depth implementation. The 3D Control register, 22h, is therefore not programmable
(read-only). The 3D Sound circuitry defaults to disabled after reset.
8.3.4 Analog Mixing: MIX2
MIX2 combines the output of MIX1 (Stereo Mix 3D) with the two mono analog inputs, PHONE and PC_BEEP;
each are level-adjusted by the input control registers Phone Volume (0Ch) and PC_Beep Volume (0Ah)
respectively. If selected by the POP bit (D15, reg 20h), the DAC output is also summed into MIX2.
8.3.5 Stereo Mix
The output of MIX2 is the signal, Stereo Mix. Stereo Mix is used to drive both the Headphone output (HP_OUT)
and the Line output (LINE_OUT) and can also be selected as the input to the ADC at the Record Select Mux. In
addition, the two channels of Stereo Mix are summed to form a mono signal (Mono Mix) also selectable at the
Record Select Mux as an input to either channel of the ADC.
8.3.6 Stereo Outputs
The output volume from LINE_OUT and HP_OUT can be muted or adjusted by 0 dB to 45 dB in nominal 3-dB
steps under the control of the output volume registers Master Volume (02h) and Headphone Volume (04h)
respectively. As with the input volume registers, adjustments to the levels of the two stereo channels can be
made independently but both left and right channels share a mute bit (D15).
8.3.7 Mono Output
The mono output (MONO_OUT) is driven by one of two signals selected by the MIX bit (D9) in the General
Purpose register, 20h. The signal selected by default (MIX = 0) is the mono summation of the two channels of
Stereo Mix 3D, the stereo output of the mixer MIX1. Setting the control bit MIX = 1, selects a microphone input,
MIC1 or MIC2. The choice of microphone is controlled by the Microphone Select (MS) bit (D8) also in the
General Purpose register, 20h.
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Feature Description (continued)
8.3.8 Analog Loopthrough And Digital Loopback
Analog Loopthrough refers to an all-analog signal path from an analog input through the mixers to an analog
output. Digital Loopback refers to a mixed-mode analog and digital signal path from an analog input through the
ADC, looped-back (LPBK bit D7, 20h) through the DAC and mixers to an analog output. This is an 18 bit digital
loopback, bypassing the SRC logic, even if a rate other than 48 kHz is selected.
8.3.9 Resets
COLD RESET is performed when RESET# (pin 11) is pulled low for > 1 µs. It is a complete reset. All registers
and internal circuits are reset to their default state. It is the only reset which clears the ATE and Vendor Test
Modes.
WARM RESET is performed when SYNC (pin 10) is held high for > 1 µs and the codec AC Link digital interface
is in power down (PR4 = 1, Power-down Control / Status register, 26h). It is used to clear PR4 and power up the
AC Link digital interface but otherwise does not change the contents of any registers nor reset any internal
circuitry.
REGISTER RESET is performed when any value is written to the RESET register, 00h. It resets all registers to
their default state and will modify circuit configurations accordingly but does not reset any other internal circuits.
8.3.10 Multiple Codecs
8.3.10.1 Extended AC Link
Up to four codecs can be supported on the extended AC Link. These multiple codec implementations should run
off a common BIT_CLK generated by the Primary Codec. All codecs share the AC '97 Digital Controller output
signals, SYNC, SDATA_OUT, and RESET#. Each codec, however, supplies its own SDATA_IN signal back to
the controller, with the result that the controller requires one dedicated input pin per codec (Figure 16).
By definition there can be one Primary Codec and up to three Secondary Codecs on an extended AC Link. The
Primary Codec has a Codec Identity = (ID1, ID0) = ID = 00 while Secondary Codecs take identities equal to 01,
10 or 11 (see Table 1). The Codec Identity is also used as a chip select function. This allows the Command and
Status registers in any of the codecs to be individually addressed although the access mechanism for Secondary
Codecs differs slightly from that for a Primary.
The Identity control pins, ID1#, ID0# (pins 46 and 45) are internally pulled up to DVDD. The Codec may therefore
be configured as Primary either by leaving ID1#, ID0# open (NC) or by strapping them externally to DVDD (digital
supply).
The difference between Primary and Secondary codec modes is in their timing source; in the AMAP Slot-to-DAC
mapping used in Output Frames carried by SDATA_OUT; and in the Tag Bit handling in Output Frames for
Command/Status register access. For a timing source, a Primary codec divides down by 2 the frequency of the
signal on XTAL_IN and also generates this as the BIT_CLK output for the use of the controller and any
Secondary codecs. Secondary codecs use BIT_CLK as an input and as their timing source and do not use
XTAL_IN or XTAL_OUT, The AMAP mappings are given in Table 1 and the use of Tag Bits is described below.
8.3.10.2 Secondary Codec Register Access
For Secondary Codec access, the controller must set the tag bits for Command Address and Data in the Output
Frame as invalid (that is, equal to 0). The Command Address and Data tag bits are in slot 0, bits 14 and 13 and
Output Frames are those in the SDATA_OUT signal from controller to codec. The controller must also place the
non-zero value (01, 10, or 11) corresponding to the Identity (ID1, ID0) of the target Secondary Codec into the
Codec ID field (slot 0, bits 1 and 0) in that same Output Frame. The value set in the Codec ID field determines
which of the three possible Secondary Codecs is accessed. Unlike a Primary Codec, a Secondary Codec will
disregard the Command Address and Data tag bits when there is a match between the 2-bit Codec ID value (slot
0, bits 1 and 0) and the Codec Identity (ID1, ID0). Instead it uses the Codec-ID/Identity match to indicate that the
Command Address in slot 1 and (if a write) the Command Data in slot 2 are valid.
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When reading from a Secondary Codec, the controller must send the correct Codec ID bits (that is, the target
Codec Identity in slot 0, bits 1 and 0) along with the read-request bit (slot 1, bit 19) and target register address
(slot 1, bits 18 12). To write to a Secondary Codec, a controller must send the correct Codec ID bits when slot
1 contains a valid target register address and write indicator bit and slot 2 contains valid target register data. A
write operation is only valid if the register address and data are both valid and sent within the same frame. When
accessing the Primary Codec, the Codec ID bits are cleared and the tag bits 14 and 13 resume their role
indicating the validity of Command Address and Data in slots 1 and 2.
The use of the tag bits in Input Frames (carried by the SDATA_IN signal) is the same for Primary and Secondary
Codecs.
The Codec Identity is determined by the inverting input pins ID1#, ID0# (pins 46 and 45) and can be read as the
value of the ID1, ID0 bits (D15, D14) in the Extended Audio ID register, 28h of the target codec.
In addition to the Codec Identity bits (ID1, ID0), the read-only Extended Audio ID register (28h) contains the
AMAP bit (D9). The AMAP bit indicates support for the (optional) AC '97 Rev. 2.1 compliant mappings from slots
in AC Link Output Frames to the audio DACs for each of the four Codec Identity modes. AMAP = 1 indicates that
the default mapping (as realized after reset) of Slots-to-DACs conforms to Table 1. Slots in AC Link Input Frames
are always mapped such that PCM data from the left ADC channel is carried by slot 3 and PCM data from the
right ADC channel by slot 4. Output Frames are those carried by the SDATA_OUT signal from the controller to
the codec while Input Frames are those carried by the SDATA_IN signal from the codec to the controller.
8.3.10.2.1 SLOT 0: TAG bits in Output Frames (Controller to Codec)
BIT 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Valid Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9
X X X X X ID1 ID0
Frame Valid Valid Valid Valid Valid Valid Valid Valid
8.3.10.2.2 Extended Audio ID Register (28h): Support for Multiple Codecs
RE D1 D1 D1 DEFA
NAME D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
G 5 4 3 ULT
Extended AMA
28h ID1 ID0 X X X X X X X X X X X X VRA X201h
Audio ID P
Table 1. AMAP Slot-to-DAC Audio Mapping
LEFT DAC DATA RIGHT DAC DATA
CODEC IDENTITY ID1 ID0 FROM SLOT 5.1 AUDIO FROM SLOT 5.1 AUDIO
MODE (D15, 28h) (D14, 28h) # CHANNEL(1) # CHANNEL(1)
Primary 0 0 3 Left 4 Right
Secondary 1 0 1 3 Left 4 Right
Secondary 2 1 0 7 Left Surround 8 Right Surround
Secondary 3 1 1 6 Center 9 LFE
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L R SURROUND: ID = 10/
AC ‘97 SECONDARY 1
DOCKING: ID = 01
AC ‘97 SECONDARY 3
CENTER LFE: ID = 11/
AC ‘97 PRIMARY
MASTER: ID = 00
SDATA_IN1
SDATA_IN2
SYNC
SDATA_IN0
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 3 & 4
Line_Out_L
Line_Out_R
DVDD/NC
DVDD/NC
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 3 & 4
Line_Out_L
Line_Out_R
DVDD/NC
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 7 & 8
DVDD/NC
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 6 & 9
Line_Out_L
Line_Out_R
AC ‘97
DIGITAL CONTROLLER
SDATA_IN3
Line_Out_L
Line_Out_R
XTAL_IN
XTAL_OUT
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Figure 16. Multiple Codecs using Extended AC Link
8.3.10.2.3 CODEC Chaining
Using TI's unique feature for chaining together codecs, a multiple codec system can be built using fewer
interface pins. This Chain feature allows two, three or four codecs to share a single signal input pin at the
controller. By setting the two LSBs of the Chain-In Control register (74h) to a value other than the Codec Identity,
a controller can instruct a codec to disconnect its own SDATA_IN signal and discard its own Input Frame and
instead switch the signal connected to the CIN pin through to the SDATA_IN output pin allowing passage of an
SDATA_IN signal carrying the Input Frame from a codec further down the chain. The Chain-In Control register
(74h) is updated at the rising edge of SYNC therefore an instruction to enable or disable the Chain feature takes
effect in the next frame.
When the Chain feature is used the CIN pin should always be driven. Connect CIN to either the SDATA_IN pin
from another codec or else ground CIN to prevent the possibility of floating the SDATA_IN signal at the
controller.
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L R SURROUND: ID = 10/
AC ‘97 SECONDARY 1
DOCKING: ID = 01
AC ‘97 SECONDARY 3
CENTER LFE: ID = 11/
AC ‘97 PRIMARY
MASTER: ID = 00
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 3 & 4
Line_Out_L
Line_Out_R
DVDD/NC
DVDD/NC
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 3 & 4
Line_Out_L
Line_Out_R
DVDD/NC
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 7 & 8
Line_Out_L
Line_Out_R
DVDD/NC
ID1#
ID0#
SYNC
SDATA_IN
RESET#
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
45
46
Slots 6 & 9
Line_Out_R
AC ‘97
DIGITAL CONTROLLER
CIN
CIN
CIN
CIN
Line_Out_L
XTAL_IN
XTAL_OUT
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Figure 17. Multiple Codecs in a Chain
8.4 Device Functional Modes
8.4.1 Test Modes
AC '97 Rev 2.1 defines two test modes: ATE test mode and Vendor test mode. Cold Reset is the only way to exit
either of them. The ATE test mode is activated if SDATA_OUT is sampled high by the trailing edge (zero-to-one
transition) of RESET#. In ATE test mode, the codec AC Link outputs SDATA_IN and BIT_CLK are configured to
a high impedance state to allow tester control of the AC Link interface for controller testing. ATE test mode timing
parameters are given in the Electrical Characteristics table. The Vendor test mode is entered if SYNC is sampled
high by the zero-to-one transition of RESET#. Neither of these entry conditions can occur in normal AC Link
operation but care must be taken to avoid mistaken activation of the test modes when using non standard
controllers.
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BIT_CLK
SDATA_OUT
SYNC
End of previous
Audio Frame
Valid
Frame
Slot
(1)
Slot
(9) Bit 19 Bit 0 Bit 19
Slot 2
Bit 0
Slot 12
SLOTS 2 to 12SLOT 1
ID0
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ID1
Tag Phase 20.8 Ps
(48 kHz)
Data Phase
Read / Write Request,
Command Address
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Codec ID = (ID1, ID0) - codec address for multiple codecs Data: Command and
Audio
SLOT #
SYNC
AC LINK
OUTPUT
FRAMES:
SDATA_OUT
0 1 2 3 4 65 7 1098 11 12
PCM
LFE
TAG CMD
ADR
CMD
DATA
PCM
LEFT
PCM
RIGHT
PCM
CNTR
RSRV PCM
L-SUR RSRV
PCM
R-SUR RSRV RSRV
AC LINK INPUT
FRAMES:
SDATA_IN
RSRVTAG STAT
ADR
STAT
DATA
PCM
LEFT
PCM
RIGHT RSRVRSRV RSRV RSRVRSRV RSRV RSRV
Codec ID: to select target codec in multiple codec configurations
Slot Request bits, 11-10, 8-5: to request data from Output Frame slots 3-4, 6-9
TAG
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8.5 Programming
8.5.1 AC Link Serial Interface Protocol
Figure 18. AC Link Bidirectional Audio Frame
Figure 19. AC Link Output Frame
8.5.1.1 AC Link Output Frame: SDATA_OUT, Controller Output to LM4550B Input
The AC Link Output Frame carries control and PCM data to the LM4550B control registers and stereo DAC.
Output Frames are carried on the SDATA_OUT signal which is an output from the AC '97 Digital Controller and
an input to the LM4550B codec. As shown in Figure 18, Output Frames are constructed from thirteen time slots:
one Tag Slot followed by twelve Data Slots. Each Frame consists of 256 bits with each of the twelve Data Slots
containing 20 bits. Input and Output Frames are aligned to the same SYNC transition. The LM4550B only
accepts data in eight of the twelve Data Slots and, because it is a two channel codec only in 4 simultaneously
2 for control, one each for PCM data to the left and right channel DACs. Data-Slot to DAC mappings are tied to
the codec mode selected by the Identity pins ID1#, ID0# and are given in Table 1.
A new Output Frame is signaled with a low-to-high transition of SYNC. SYNC should be clocked from the
controller on a rising edge of BIT_CLK and, as shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20, the first tag bit in the Frame
(“Valid Frame”) should be clocked from the controller by the next rising edge of BIT_CLK and sampled by the
LM4550B on the following falling edge. The AC '97 Controller should always clock data to SDATA_OUT on a
rising edge of BIT_CLK and the LM4550B always samples SDATA_OUT on the next falling edge. SYNC is
sampled with the falling edge of BIT_CLK.
The LM4550B checks each Frame to ensure 256 bits are received. If a new Frame is detected (a low-to-high
transition on SYNC) before 256 bits are received from the old Frame then the new Frame is ignored, that is, the
data on SDATA_OUT is discarded until a valid new Frame is detected.
The LM4550B expects to receive data MSB first, in an MSB justified format.
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SYNC
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SYNC assertion
LM4550 samples
first bit of SDATA_OUT
End of previous
Audio Frame
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Frame
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Programming (continued)
8.5.1.1.1 SDATA_OUT: Slot 0 Tag Phase
The first bit of Slot 0 is designated the Valid Frame bit. If this bit is 1, it indicates that the current Output Frame
contains at least one slot of valid data and the LM4550B will check further tag bits for valid data in the expected
Data Slots. With the codec in Primary mode, a controller will indicate valid data in a slot by setting the associated
tag bit equal to 1. Because it is a two channel codec the LM4550B can only receive data from four slots in a
given frame and so only checks the valid-data bits for 4 slots. In Primary mode these tag bits are for: slot 1
(Command Address), slot 2 (Command Data), slot 3 (PCM data for left DAC) and slot 4 (PCM data for right
DAC).
The last two bits in the Tag contain the Codec ID used to select the target codec to receive the frame in multiple
codec systems. When the frame is being sent to a codec in one of the Secondary modes the controller does not
use bits 14 and 13 to indicate valid Command Address and Data in slots 1 and 2. Instead, this role is performed
by the Codec ID bits operation of the Extended AC Link assumes that the controller would not access a
secondary codec unless it was providing valid Command Address and/or Data. When in one of the secondary
modes the LM4550B only checks the tag bits for the Codec ID and for valid data in the two audio data slots: slots
3 & 4 for Secondary mode 1, slots 7 & 8 for mode 2 and slots 6 & 9 for mode 3.
When sending an Output Frame to a Secondary mode codec, a controller should set tag bits 14 and 13 to zero.
Figure 20. Start of AC Link Output Frame
Table 2. Slot 0, Output Frame
BIT DESCRIPTION COMMENT
15 Valid Frame 1 = Valid data in at least one slot.
14 Control register address 1 = Valid Control Address in Slot 1 (Primary codec only)
13 Control register data 1 = Valid Control Data in Slot 2 (Primary codec only)
1 = Valid PCM Data in Slot 3
12 Left DAC data in Slot 3 (Primary & Secondary 1 modes; Left Channel audio)
1 = Valid PCM Data in Slot 4
11 Right DAC data in Slot 4 (Primary & Secondary 1 modes; Right Channel audio)
10 Not Used Controller should stuff this slot with “0”s
1 = Valid PCM Data in Slot 6
9 Left DAC data in Slot 6 (Secondary 3 mode; Center Channel audio)
1 = Valid PCM Data in Slot 7
8 Left DAC data in Slot 7 (Secondary 2 mode; Left Surround Channel audio)
1 = Valid PCM Data in Slot 8
7 Right DAC data in Slot 8 (Secondary 2 mode; Right Surround Channel audio)
1 = Valid PCM Data in Slot 9
6 Right DAC data in Slot 9 (Secondary 3 mode; LFE Channel audio)
5:2 Not Used Controller should stuff these slots with “0”s
Codec ID The Codec ID (Table 1) selects the target codec in a multi-codec system to
1,0 (ID1, ID0) receive the control address and data carried in the Output Frame
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8.5.1.1.2 SDATA_OUT: Slot 1 Read/Write, Control Address
Slot 1 is used by a controller to indicate both the address of a target register in the LM4550B and whether the
access operation is a register read or register write. The MSB of slot 1 (bit 19) is set to 1 to indicate that the
current access operation is read. Bits 18 through 12 are used to specify the 7-bit register address of the read or
write operation. The least significant twelve bits are reserved and should be stuffed with zeros by the AC '97
controller.
Table 3. Slot 1, Output Frame
BIT DESCRIPTION COMMENT
1 = Read
19 Read/Write 0 = Write
18:12 Register Address Identifies the Status/Command register for read/write
11:0 Reserved Controller should set to 0
8.5.1.1.3 SDATA_OUT: Slot 2 Control Data
Slot 2 is used to transmit 16-bit control data to the LM4550B when the access operation is write. The least
significant four bits should be stuffed with zeros by the AC '97 controller. If the access operation is a register
read, the entire slot, bits 19 through 0 should be stuffed with zeros.
Table 4. Slot 2, Output Frame
BIT DESCRIPTION COMMENT
19:4 Control Register Write Data Controller should stuff with zeros if operation is read
3:0 Reserved Set to 0
8.5.1.1.4 SDATA_OUT: Slots 3 & 4 PCM Playback Left/Right Channels
Slots 3 and 4 are 20-bit fields used to transmit PCM data to the left and right channels of the stereo DAC when
the codec is in Primary mode or Secondary mode 1. Any unused bits should be stuffed with zeros. The LM4550B
DACs have 18-bit resolution and will therefore use the 18 MSBs of the 20-bit PCM data (MSB justified). The AC
'97 Rev 2.1 specification allocates the Left channel of 5.1 Audio to slot 3 and the Right channel to slot 4.
Table 5. SLOTS 3 & 4, OUTPUT FRAME
BIT DESCRIPTION COMMENT
Slots used to stream data to DAC when codec is in Primary or Secondary 1
PCM Audio Data
19:0 modes.
(Left /Right Channels) Set unused bits to 0
8.5.1.1.5 SDATA_OUT: Slots 7 & 8 PCM Playback Left/Right Surround
Slots 7 and 8 are 20-bit fields used to transmit PCM data to the left and right channels of the stereo DAC when
the codec is in Secondary mode 2. Any unused bits should be stuffed with zeros. The LM4550B DACs have 18-
bit resolution and will therefore use the 18 MSBs of the 20-bit PCM data (MSB justified). The AC '97 Rev 2.1
specification allocates the Left Surround channel of 5.1 Audio to slot 7 and the Right Surround channel to slot 8.
Table 6. Slots 7 and 8, Output Frame
BIT DESCRIPTION COMMENT
PCM Audio Data Slots used to stream data to DAC when codec is in Secondary 2 mode.
19:0 (Left/Right Surround) Set unused bits to 0
8.5.1.1.6 SDATA_OUT: Slots 6 & 9 PCM Playback (Center/LFE)
Slots 6 and 9 are 20-bit fields used to transmit PCM data to the left and right channels of the stereo DAC when
the codec is in Secondary mode 3. Any unused bits should be stuffed with zeros. The LM4550B DACs have 18-
bit resolution and will therefore use the 18 MSBs of the 20-bit PCM data (MSB justified). The AC '97 Rev 2.1
specification allocates the Center channel of 5.1 Audio to slot 6 and the LFE (Low Frequency Enhancement)
channel to slot 9.
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SDATA_IN
SYNC
End of previous
Audio Frame
Codec
Ready
Slot
(1)
Slot
(4) ^0_Bit 19 Bit 0 Bit 19
Slot 2
Bit 0
Slot 12
SLOTS 2 to 12SLOT 1
^0_
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Tag Phase 20.8 Ps
(48 kHz)
Data Phase
Status Address / Slot
Request bits for VSA
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Table 7. Slots 6 and 9, Output Frame
BIT DESCRIPTION COMMENT
PCM Audio Data Slots used to stream data to DAC when codec is in Secondary 3 mode.
19:0 (Center/ LFE Surround) Set unused bits to 0
8.5.1.1.7 SDATA_OUT: Slots 5, 10, 11, 12 Reserved
These slots are unused by the LM4550B and should all be stuffed with zeros by the AC '97 Controller.
Figure 21. AC Link Input Frame
8.5.1.2 AC Link Input Frame: SDATA_IN, Controller Input from LM4550B Output
The AC Link Input Frame contains status and PCM data from the LM4550B control registers and stereo ADC.
Input Frames are carried on the SDATA_IN signal which is an input to the AC '97 Digital Audio Controller and an
output from the LM4550B codec. As shown in Figure 18, Input Frames are constructed from thirteen time slots:
one Tag Slot followed by twelve Data Slots. The Tag Slot, Slot 0, contains 16 bits of which 5 are used by the
LM4550B. One is used to indicate that the AC Link interface is fully operational and the other 4 to indicate the
validity of the data in the four of the twelve following Data Slots that are used by the LM4550B. Each Frame
consists of 256 bits with each of the twelve data slots containing 20 bits.
A new Input Frame is signaled with a low-to-high transition of SYNC. SYNC should be clocked from the controller
on a rising edge of BIT_CLK and, as shown in Figure 21 and Figure 22, the first tag bit in the Frame (Codec
Ready) is clocked from the LM4550B by the next rising edge of BIT_CLK. The LM4550B always clocks data to
SDATA_IN on a rising edge of BIT_CLK and the controller is expected to sample SDATA_IN on the next falling
edge. The LM4550B samples SYNC on the falling edge of BIT_CLK.
Input and Output Frames are aligned to the same SYNC transition.
The LM4550B checks each Frame to ensure 256 bits are received. If a new Frame is detected (a low-to-high
transition on SYNC) before 256 bits are received from an old Frame then the new Frame is ignored, that is, no
valid data is sent on SDATA_IN until a valid new Frame is detected.
The LM4550B transmits data MSB first, in an MSB justified format. All reserved bits and slots are stuffed with 0s
by the LM4550B.
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SDATA_IN
SYNC
LM4550B samples
SYNC assertion
LM4550B outputs
first bit of SDATA_IN
End of previous
Audio Frame
Codec
Ready
Slot
(1)
Slot
(2)
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Figure 22. Start of AC Link Input Frame
8.5.1.2.1 SDATA_IN: Slot 0 Codec/Slot Status Bits
The first bit (bit 15, Codec Ready) of slot 0 in the AC Link Input Frame indicates when the codec's AC Link digital
interface and its status/control registers are fully operational. The digital controller is then able to read the LSBs
from the Power-down Control/Stat register (26h) to determine the status of the four main analog subsections. It is
important to check the status of these subsections after Initialization, Cold Reset or the use of the power-down
modes to minimize the risk of distorting analog signals passed before the subsections are ready.
The 4 bits 14, 13, 12 and 11 indicate that the data in slots 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively, are valid.
Table 8. Slot 0, Input Frame
BIT DESCRIPTION COMMENT
15 Codec Ready Bit 1 = AC Link Interface Ready
14 Slot 1 data valid 1 = Valid Status Address or Slot Request
13 Slot 2 data valid 1 = Valid Status Data
1 = Valid PCM Data
12 Slot 3 data valid (Left ADC)
1 = Valid PCM Data
11 Slot 4 data valid (Right ADC)
8.5.1.2.2 SDATA_IN: Slot 1 Status Address / Slot Request Bits
This slot echoes (in bits 18 12) the 7-bit address of the codec control/status register received from the
controller as part of a read-request in the previous frame. If no read-request was received, the codec stuffs these
bits with zeros.
The 6 bits 11, 10, 8 5 are Slot Request bits that support the Variable Rate Audio (VRA) capabilities of the
LM4550B. Only two are used simultaneously. If the codec is in Primary mode or Secondary mode 1, then the left
and right channels of the DAC take PCM data from slots 3 and 4 in the Output Frame respectively (see Table 1).
The codec uses bits 11 and 10 to request DAC data from these two slots. If bits 11 and 10 are set to 0, the
controller should respond with valid PCM data in slots 3 and 4 of the next Output Frame. If bits 11 and 10 are set
to 1, the controller should not send data. Similarly, if the codec is in Secondary mode 2, bits 7 and 6 are used to
request data from slots 7 and 8 in the Output Frame. If in Secondary mode 3, bits 8 and 5 request data from
slots 6 and 9.
The codec has full control of the slot request bits. By default, data is requested in every frame, corresponding to
a sample rate equal to the frame rate (SYNC frequency) 48 kHz when XTAL_IN = 24.576 MHz. To send
samples at a rate below the frame rate, a controller should set VRA = 1 (bit 0 in the Extended Audio
Control/Status register, 2Ah) and program the desired rate into the PCM DAC Rate register, 2Ch. Both DAC
channels operate at the same sample rate. Values for common sample rates are given in the Register
Descriptions section (Sample Rate Control Registers, 2Ch, 32h) but any rate between 4 kHz and 48 kHz (to a
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resolution of 1 Hz) is supported. Slot Requests from the LM4550B are issued completely deterministically. For
example if a sample rate of 8000 Hz is programmed into 2Ch then the LM4550B will always issue a slot request
in every sixth frame. A frequency of 9600 Hz will result in a request every fifth frame while a frequency of 8800
Hz will cause slot requests to be spaced alternately five and six frames apart. This determinism makes it easy to
plan task scheduling on a system controller and simplifies application software development.
The LM4550B will ignore data in Output Frame slots that do not follow an Input Frame with a Slot Request. For
example, if the LM4550B is expecting data at a 8000 Hz rate yet the AC '97 Digital Audio Controller continues to
send data at 48000 Hz, then only those one-in-six audio samples that follow a Slot Request will be used by the
DAC. The rest will be discarded.
Bits 9, 4, 3, and 2 are request bits for slots not used by the LM4550B and are stuffed with zeros. Bits 1 and 0 are
reserved and are also stuffed with zeros.
Table 9. SLOT 1, INPUT FRAME
BITS DESCRIPTION COMMENT
19 Reserved Stuffed with 0 by LM4550B
18:12 Status Register Index Echo of the requested Status Register address.
0 = Controller should send valid data in Slot 3 of the next Output
Slot 3 Request bit Frame.
11 (PCM Left Audio) 1 = Controller should not send Slot 3 data.
0 = Controller should send valid data in Slot 4 of the next Output
Slot 4 Request bit Frame.
10 (PCM Right Audio) 1 = Controller should not send Slot 4 data.
9 Slot 5 Request bit Unused - set to 0 by LM4550B
0 = Controller should send valid data in Slot 6 of the next Output
Slot 6 Request bit Frame.
8(PCM Center) 1 = Controller should not send Slot 6 data.
0 = Controller should send valid Slot 7 data in the next Output Frame.
Slot 7 Request bit
7(PCM Left Surround) 1 = Controller should not send Slot 7 data.
0 = Controller should send valid data in Slot 8 of next Output Frame.
Slot 8 Request bit
6(PCM Right Surround) 1 = Controller should not send Slot 8 data.
0 = Controller should send valid data in Slot 9 of next Output Frame.
Slot 9 Request bit
5(PCM LFE) 1 = Controller should not send Slot 9 data.
4:2 Unused Slot Request bits Stuffed with 0s by LM4550B
1,0 Reserved Stuffed with 0s by LM4550B
8.5.1.2.3 SDATA_IN: Slot 2 Status Data
This slot returns 16-bit status data read from a codec control/status register. The codec sends the data in the
frame following a read-request by the controller (bit 15, slot 1 of the Output Frame). If no read-request was made
in the previous frame the codec will stuff this slot with zeros.
Table 10. SLOT 2, INPUT FRAME
BITS DESCRIPTION COMMENT
Data read from a codec control/status register.
19:4 Status Data Stuffed with 0s if no read-request in previous frame.
3:0 Reserved Stuffed with 0s by LM4550B
8.5.1.2.4 SDATA_IN: Slot 3 PCM Record Left Channel
This slot contains sampled data from the left channel of the stereo ADC. The signal to be digitized is selected
using the Record Select register (1Ah) and subsequently routed through the Record Select Mux and the Record
Gain amplifier to the ADC.
This is a 20-bit slot and the digitized 18-bit PCM data is transmitted in an MSB justified format. The remaining 2
LSBs are stuffed with zeros.
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Table 11. SLOT 3, INPUT FRAME
BITS DESCRIPTION COMMENT
19:2 PCM Record Left Channel data 18-bit PCM audio sample from left ADC
1:0 Reserved Stuffed with 0s by LM4550B
8.5.1.2.5 SDATA_IN: Slot 4 PCM Record Right Channel
This slot contains sampled data from the right channel of the stereo ADC. The signal to be digitized is selected
using the Record Select register (1Ah) and subsequently routed through the Record Select Mux and the Record
Gain amplifier to the ADC.
This is a 20-bit slot and the digitized 18-bit PCM data is transmitted in an MSB justified format. The remaining 2
LSBs are stuffed with zeros.
Table 12. SLOT 4, INPUT FRAME
BITS DESCRIPTION COMMENT
19:2 PCM Record Right Channel data 18-bit PCM audio sample from right ADC
1:0 Reserved Stuffed with 0s by LM4550B
8.5.1.2.6 SDATA_IN: Slots 5 to 12 Reserved
Slots 5 to 12 of the AC Link Input Frame are unused for data by the LM4550B and are always stuffed with zeros.
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8.6 Register Maps
8.6.1 LM4550B Register Map
DEFAUL
REG NAME D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 T
00h Reset X 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0D50h
02h Master Volume Mute X ML5 ML4 ML3 ML2 ML1 ML0 X X MR5 MR4 MR3 MR2 MR1 MR0 8000h
Outp
ut 04h Headphone Volume Mute X ML5 ML4 ML3 ML2 ML1 ML0 X X MR5 MR4 MR3 MR2 MR1 MR0 8000h
Volu
me 06h Mono Volume Mute X X X X X X X X X MM5 MM4 MM3 MM2 MM1 MM0 8000h
0Ah PC_Beep Volume Mute X X X X X X X X X X PV3 PV2 PV1 PV0 X 0000h
0Ch Phone Volume Mute X X X X X X X X X X GN4 GN3 GN2 GN1 GN0 8008h
0Eh Mic Volume Mute X X X X X X X X 20dB X GN4 GN3 GN2 GN1 GN0 8008h
Input 10h Line In Volume Mute X X GL4 GL3 GL2 GL1 GL0 X X X GR4 GR3 GR2 GR1 GR0 8808h
Volu 12h CD Volume Mute X X GL4 GL3 GL2 GL1 GL0 X X X GR4 GR3 GR2 GR1 GR0 8808h
me 14h Video Volume Mute X X GL4 GL3 GL2 GL1 GL0 X X X GR4 GR3 GR2 GR1 GR0 8808h
16h Aux Volume Mute X X GL4 GL3 GL2 GL1 GL0 X X X GR4 GR3 GR2 GR1 GR0 8808h
18h PCM Out Volume Mute X X GL4 GL3 GL2 GL1 GL0 X X X GR4 GR3 GR2 GR1 GR0 8808h
ADC 1Ah Record Select X X X X X SL2 SL1 SL0 X X X X X SR2 SR1 SR0 0000h
Sour 1Ch Record Gain Mute X X X GL3 GL2 GL1 GL0 X X X X GR3 GR2 GR1 GR0 8000h
ces
20h General Purpose POP X 3D X X X MIX MS LPBK X X X X X X X 0000h
3D Control
22h X 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0101h
(Read Only)
X 24h Reserved X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 0000h
26h Power-down Ctrl/Stat EAPD PR6 PR5 PR4 PR3 PR2 PR1 PR0 X X X X REF ANL DAC ADC 000Xh
28h Extended Audio ID ID1 ID0 X X X X AMAP 0 0 0 X X 0 X 0 VRA X201h
Extended Audio
2Ah X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X VRA 0000h
Control/Status
2Ch PCM DAC Rate SR15 SR14 SR13 SR12 SR11 SR10 SR9 SR8 SR7 SR6 SR5 SR4 SR3 SR2 SR1 SR0 BB80h
32h PCM ADC Rate SR15 SR14 SR13 SR12 SR11 SR10 SR9 SR8 SR7 SR6 SR5 SR4 SR3 SR2 SR1 SR0 BB80h
X 5Ah Vendor Reserved 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 0000h
74h Chain-In Control X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ID1 ID0 000Xh
X 7Ah Vendor Reserved 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 0000h
7Ch Vendor ID1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 4E53h
7Eh Vendor ID2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4350h
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8.6.2 Register Descriptions
Default settings are indicated by *.
8.6.3 Reset Register (00h)
Writing any value to this register causes a Register Reset which changes all registers back to their default
values. If a read is performed on this register, the LM4550B will return a value of 0D50h. This value can be
interpreted in accordance with the AC '97 specification to indicate that TI 3D Sound is implemented, 18-bit data is
supported for both the ADCs and DACs, and that headphone output is supported.
8.6.4 Master Volume Register (02h)
This output register allows the output level from either channel of the stereo LINE_OUT to be muted or
attenuated from 0 dB to 46.5 dB in nominal 1.5-dB steps. There are 6 bits of volume control for each channel
and both stereo channels can be individually attenuated. The mute bit (D15) acts simultaneously on both stereo
channels of LINE_OUT. The AC'97 specification states that “support for the MSB of the level is optional.” All six
bits may be written to the register, but if the MSB is a 1, the MSB is ignored and the register will be set to 0
11111. This will be the value when the register is read, allowing the software driver to detect whether the MSB is
supported or not.
MUTE Mx5:Mx0 FUNCTION
0 0 00000 0 dB attenuation
0 0 11111 46.5 dB attenuation
0 1 xxxxx As written
0 0 11111 As read back
1 X XXXXX *mute
Default: 8000h
8.6.5 Headphone Volume Register (04h)
This output register allows the level from both channels of HP_OUT to be muted or individually attenuated from 0
dB to 46.5 dB in nominal 1.5-dB steps. There are 6 bits of volume control for each channel plus one mute bit.
The mute bit (D15) acts on both channels. Operation of this register and HP_OUT matches that of the Master
Volume register and the LINE_OUT output. All six bits may be written to the register, but if the MSB is a 1, the
MSB is ignored and the register will be set to 0 11111. This will be the value when the register is read, allowing
the software driver to detect whether the MSB is supported or not
8.6.6 Mono Volume Register (06h)
This output register allows the level from MONO_OUT to be muted or attenuated from 0 dB to 46.5 dB in
nominal 1.5-dB steps. There are 6 bits of volume control and one mute bit (D15). All six bits may be written to the
register, but if the MSB is a 1, the MSB is ignored and the register will be set to 0 11111. This will be the value
when the register is read, allowing the software driver to detect whether the MSB is supported or not.
MUTE MM5:MM0 FUNCTION
0 0 00000 0 dB attenuation
0 0 11111 46.5 dB attenuation
0 1 xxxxx As written
0 0 11111 As read back
1 X XXXXX *mute
Default: 8000h
8.6.7 PC Beep Volume Register (0Ah)
This input register adjusts the level of the mono PC_BEEP input to the stereo mixer MIX2, where it is summed
equally into both channels of the Stereo Mix signal. PC_BEEP can be both muted and attenuated from 0 dB to
45 dB in nominal 3-dB steps.
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NOTE
The default setting for the PC_Beep Volume register is 0 dB attenuation rather than mute
MUTE PV3:PV0 FUNCTION
0 0000 *0-dB attenuation
0 1111 45-dB attenuation
1 XXXX mute
Default: 0000h
8.6.8 Mixer Input Volume Registers (Index 0Ch 18h)
These input registers adjust the volume levels into the stereo mixers MIX1 and MIX2. Each channel may be
adjusted from 12-dB gain to 34.5-dB attenuation in 1.5-dB steps. For stereo ports, volumes of the left and right
channels can be independently adjusted. Muting a given port is accomplished by setting the MSB to 1. Setting
the MSB to 1 for stereo ports mutes both the left and right channels. The Mic Volume register (0Eh) controls an
additional 20 dB boost for the selected microphone input by setting the 20 dB bit (bit D6).
MUTE Gx4:Gx0 FUNCTION
0 0 0000 12-dB gain
0 0 1000 0-dB gain
0 1 1111 34.5-dB attenuation
1 X XXXX *mute
Default: 8008h (mono registers)
8808h (stereo registers)
8.6.9 Record Select Register (1Ah)
This register independently controls the sources for the right and left channels of the stereo ADC. The default
value of 0000h corresponds to selecting the (mono) Mic input for both channels.
SL2:SL0 SOURCE FOR LEFT CHANNEL ADC
0 *Mic input
1 CD input (L)
2 VIDEO input (L)
3 AUX input (L)
4 LINE_IN input (L)
5 Stereo Mix (L)
6 Mono Mix
7 PHONE input
Default: 0000h
SR2:SR0 SOURCE FOR RIGHT CHANNEL ADC
0 *Mic input
1 CD input (R)
2 VIDEO input (R)
3 AUX input (R)
4 LINE_IN input (R)
5 Stereo Mix (R)
6 Mono Mix
7 PHONE input
Default: 0000h
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8.6.10 Record Gain Register (1Ch)
This register controls the input levels for both channels of the stereo ADC. The inputs come from the Record
Select Mux and are selected through the Record Select Control register, 1Ah. The gain of each channel can be
individually programmed from 0dB to 22.5dB in 1.5-dB steps. Both channels can also be muted by setting the
MSB to 1.
Table 13. Record Gain Register (1Ch)
MUTE Gx3:Gx0 FUNCTION
0 1111 22.5-dB gain
0 0000 0-dB gain
1 XXXX *mute
Default: 8000h
8.6.11 General Purpose Register (20h)
This register controls many miscellaneous functions implemented on the LM4550B. The miscellaneous control
bits include POP which allows the DAC output to bypass the TI 3D Sound circuitry, 3D which enables or disables
the TI 3D Sound circuitry, MIX which selects the MONO_OUT source, MS which controls the Microphone
Selection mux and LPBK which connects the output of the stereo ADC to the input of the stereo DAC. LPBK
provides a mixed-mode analog-digital-analog loopback path between analog inputs and analog outputs. This is
an 18 bit digital loopback.
BIT FUNCTION
*0 = 3D allowed
POP PCM Out Path: 1 = 3D bypassed
*0 = off
3D TI 3D Sound: 1 = on
*0 = Mix
MIX Mono output select: 1 = Mic
*0 = MIC1
MS Mic Select: 1 = MIC2
*0 = No Loopback
LPBK ADC/DAC Loopback: 1 = Loopback
Default: 0000h
8.6.12 3D Control Register (22h)
This read-only (0101h) register indicates, in accordance with the AC '97 Rev 2.1 Specification, the fixed depth
and center characteristics of the TI 3D Sound stereo enhancement.
8.6.13 Power-Down Control / Status Register (26h)
This read/write register is used both to monitor subsystem readiness and also to program the LM4550B power-
down states. The 4 LSBs indicate status and the 8 MSBs control power down.
The 4 LSBs of this register indicate the status of the 4 audio subsections of the codec: Reference voltage,
Analog mixers and amplifiers, DAC section, ADC section. When the Codec Ready indicator bit in the AC Link
Input Frame (SDATA_IN: slot 0, bit 15) is a 1, it indicates that the AC Link and AC '97 registers are in a fully
operational state and that control and status information can be transferred. It does not indicate that the codec is
ready to send or receive audio PCM data or to pass signals through the analog I/O and mixers. To determine
that readiness, the Controller must check that the 4 LSBs of this register are set to “1” indicating that the
appropriate audio subsections are ready.
The power-down bits PR0 PR6 control internal subsections of the codec. They are implemented in compliance
with AC '97 Rev 2.1 to support the standard device power management states D0 D3 as defined in the ACPI
and PCI Bus Power Management specification.
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PR0 controls the power-down state of the ADC and associated sampling rate conversion circuitry. PR1 controls
power down for the DAC and the DAC sampling rate conversion circuitry. PR2 powers down the mixer circuits
(MIX1, MIX2, TI 3D Sound, Mono Out, Line Out). PR3 powers down VREF in addition to all the same mixer
circuits as PR2. PR4 powers down the AC Link digital interface see Figure 23 for signal power-down timing.
PR5 disables internal clocks. PR6 powers down the Headphone amplifier. EAPD controls the External Amplifier
Power-Down bit.
BIT# BIT FUNCTION: STATUS
0 ADC 1 = ADC section ready to transmit data
1 DAC 1 = DAC section ready to accept data
2 ANL 1 = Analog mixers ready
3 REF 1 = VREF is up to nominal level
BIT# BIT FUNCTION: POWER DOWN
8 PR0 1 = Power-down ADCs and Record Select Mux
9 PR1 1 = Power-down DACs
10 PR2 1 = Power-down Analog Mixer (VREF still on)
11 PR3 1 = Power-down Analog Mixer (VREF off)
12 PR4 1 = Power-down AC Link digital interface (BIT_CLK off)
13 PR5 1 = Disable Internal Clock
14 PR6 1 = Power-down Headphone Amplifier
External Amplifier Power Down
15 EAPD *0 = Set EAPD Pin to 0 (pin 47)
Default:000Fh if ready; otherwise 000Xh
8.6.14 Extended Audio Id Register (28h)
This read-only (X201h) register identifies which AC '97 Extended Audio features are supported. The LM4550B
features AMAP (Slot/DAC mappings based on Codec Identity), VRA (Variable Rate Audio) and ID1, ID0, the
Codec Identity bits used to support multi-codec systems. AMAP is indicated by a 1 in bit 9, VRA is indicated by a
1 in bit 0. The two MSBs, ID1 and ID0, show the current Codec Identity as defined by the Identity pins ID1#,
ID0#. The external logic connections to ID1#, ID0# (pins 46 and 45) are inverse in polarity to the value of the
Codec Identity (ID1, ID0) held in bits D15, D14. The AMAP Slot/DAC mappings are given in Table 1 in the
Multiple Codec section. Codec mode selections are shown in the table below.
PIN 46 PIN 45 D15,28h D14,28h CODEC IDENTITY
(ID1#) (ID0#) (ID1) (ID0) MODE
NC/DVDD NC/DVDD 0 0 Primary
NC/DVDD GND 0 1 Secondary 1
GND NC/DVDD 1 0 Secondary 2
GND GND 1 1 Secondary 3
8.6.15 Extended Audio Status/control Register (2Ah)
This read/write register provides status and control of the variable sample rate capabilities in the LM4550B.
Setting the LSB of this register to 1 enables Variable Rate Audio (VRA) mode and allows DAC and ADC sample
rates to be programmed through registers 2Ch and 32h respectively.
BIT FUNCTION
VRA *0 = VRA off (Frame-rate sampling)
1 = VRA on
Default: 0000h
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8.6.16 Sample Rate Control Registers (2Ch, 32h)
These read/write registers are used to set the sample rate for the left and right channels of the DAC (PCM DAC
Rate, 2Ch) and the ADC (PCM ADC Rate, 32h). When Variable Rate Audio is enabled through bit 0 of the
Extended Audio Control/Status register (2Ah), the sample rates can be programmed, in 1 Hz increments, to be
any value from 4 kHz to 48 kHz. The value required is the hexadecimal representation of the desired sample
rate, that is, 800010 = 1F40h. Below is a list of the most common sample rates and the corresponding register
(hex) values.
Table 14. Common Sample Rates
SR15:SR0 SAMPLE RATE (Hz)
1F40h 8000
2B11h 11025
3E80h 16000
5622h 22050
AC44h 44100
*BB80h *48000
8.6.17 Chain-in Control Register (74h)
This read/write register is only needed when using the Chain In feature. This feature goes beyond the AC '97
specification and is not required for standard AC Link operation. The two LSBs of this register default to the
Codec Identity (ID1, ID0) after reset. This default state corresponds to standard AC Link operation where the
output of codec pin 8 (SDATA_IN) carries the AC Link Input Frames back to the controller from the codec.
If the two LSBs differ from the Codec Identity (register 28h describes the Codec Identity), then the signal present
at CIN (pin 48) is switched through to the SDATA_IN (pin 8) output. In this fashion, Secondary codecs can be
chained together by connecting one codec's SDATA_IN pin to the next codec's CIN pin. This has the end result
of only requiring a single SDATA_IN pin at the controller rather than the standard one SDATA_IN pin per codec.
Note, however, that the chained codecs time-share the bandwidth of the SDATA_IN signal under allocation from
the controller.
The first codec in the chain (nearest the controller) will have access to the full bandwidth of SDATA_IN following
a system reset (Cold Reset for each codec). To access any other codec in the chain, the controller must write a
suitable value (that is, the Identity of the target codec) to the Chain-In Control register (74h) of each intervening
codec in the chain.
The last codec in the serial chain (furthest from the controller) should have its CIN pin connected to digital
ground. When writing software drivers, take care to avoid any problems that could occur when this last codec in
the chain is set to pass a CIN signal when there is none to pass. Different controllers may handle an input of all
0s differently and leaving the CIN pin floating should definitely be avoided.
BIT# FUNCTION
*(bit1,bit0) = (ID1,ID0): Chain-In off
1,0 (bit1,bit0) (ID1,ID0): Chain-In on
8.6.18 Vendor ID Registers (7Ch, 7Eh)
These two read-only (4E53h, 4350h) registers contain TI's Vendor ID and TI's LM45xx codec version
designation. The first 24 bits (4Eh, 53h, 43h) represent the three ASCII characters that are the TI Vendor ID for
Microsoft's Plug and Play. The last 8 bits are the two binary coded decimal characters, 5, 0 and identify the
codec to be an LM4550 family part.
8.6.19 Reserved Registers
Do not write to reserved registers. In particular, do not write to registers 24h, 5Ah and 7Ah. All registers not listed
in the LM4550B Register Map are reserved. Reserved registers will return 0000h if read.
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BIT_CLK
SDATA_OUT
SDATA_IN
Slot 12
Prev. Frame TAG
TAG
Slot 0
Slot 12
Prev. Frame
Write to
REG. 26h
Data
PR4 = 1
Note: BIT_CLK and data transitions are not to scale TS2_PDOWN
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8.6.20 Low Power Modes
The LM4550B provides 7 bits to control the power-down state of internal analog and digital subsections and
clocks. It also provides one bit intended to control an external analog power amplifier. These 8 bits (PR0 PR6,
EAPD) are the 8 MSBs of the Power-Down Control/Status register, 26h. The status of the four main analog
subsections is given by the 4 LSBs in the same register, 26h.
The power-down bits are implemented in compliance with AC '97 Rev 2.1 to support the standard device power
management states D0 D3 as defined in the ACPI and PCI Bus Power Management specification.
PR0 controls the power-down state of the ADC and associated sampling rate conversion circuitry. PR1 controls
power down for the DAC and the DAC sampling rate conversion circuitry. PR2 powers down the mixer circuits
(MIX1, MIX2, TI 3D Sound, Mono Out, Line Out). PR3 powers down VREF in addition to all the same mixer
circuits as PR2. PR4 powers down the AC Link Digital Interface see Figure 23 for signal power-down timing.
PR5 disables internal clocks but leaves the crystal oscillator and BIT_CLK running (needed for minimum Primary
mode power-down dissipation in multi-codec systems). PR6 powers down the Headphone amplifier. EAPD
controls the External Amplifier Power-Down pin (pin 47).
After a subsection has undergone a power-down cycle, the appropriate status bit(s) in the Power-down
Control/Status register (26h) must be polled to confirm readiness. In particular the startup time of the VREF
circuitry depends on the value of the decoupling capacitors on pin 27 (3.3 µF, 0.1 µF in parallel is
recommended).
When the AC Link Digital Interface is powered down the codec output signals SDATA_IN and BIT_CLK (Primary
mode) are cleared to zero and no control data can be passed between controller and codec(s). This power-down
state can be cleared in two ways: Cold Reset (RESET# = 0) or Warm Reset (SYNC = 1, no BIT_CLK). Cold
Reset sets all registers back to their default values (including clearing PR4) whereas Warm Reset only clears the
PR4 bit and restarts the AC Link Digital Interface leaving all register contents otherwise unaffected. For Warm
Reset (see Timing Diagrams), the SYNC input is used asynchronously. The LM4550B codec allows the AC Link
digital interface power-down state to be cleared immediately so that its duration can essentially be as short as
TSH, the Warm Reset pulse width. However for conformance with AC '97 Rev 2.1, Warm Reset should not be
applied within 4 frame times of power down, that is, the AC Link power-down state should be allowed to last at
least 82.8 µs.
Figure 23. AC Link Power-Down Timing
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9 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
9.1 Application Information
The LM4550B is an audio codec used for PC systems. It is typically used in systems which are fully PC99
compliant and performs analog functions of the AC '97 Rev 2.1 architecture.
9.1.1 Improving System Performance
The audio codec is capable of dynamic range performance in excess of 90 dB., but the user must pay careful
attention to several factors to achieve this. A primary consideration is keeping analog and digital grounds
separate, and connecting them together in only one place. Some designers show the connection as a 0-Ω
resistor, which allows naming the nets separately. Although it is possible to use a two layer board, TI
recommends that a minimum of four layers be used, with the two inside layers being analog ground and digital
ground. If EMI is a system consideration, then as many as eight layers have been successfully used. The 12 and
25 MHz. clocks can have significant harmonic content depending on the rise and fall times. Bypass capacitors
should be very close to the package. The analog VDD pins should be supplied from a separate regulator to
reduce noise. By operating the digital portion on 3.3 V. instead of 5 V. an additional 0.5-0.7 dB improvement can
be obtained.
The bandgap reference and the anti-pop slow turnon circuit were improved in the LM4550B. A pullup resistor is
not required on VREF, pin 27. For an existing design, the 10-kΩresistor can be left on the PCB, but the
temperature coefficient will improve with no resistor on this pin. In addition, the THD will improve by 0.2–0.5 dB.
The external capacitor is charged by an internal current source, ramping the voltage slowly. This results in slow
turnon of the audio stages, eliminating “pops and clicks”. Thus, turnon performance is also improved. The pullup
resistor, in conjunction with the internal impedance and the external capacitor, form a frequency dependent
divider from the analog supply. Noise on the analog supply will be coupled into the audio path, with
approximately 30 dB. of attenuation. Although this is not a large amount if the noise on the supply is tens of
millivolts, it will prevent SNR from exceeding 80 dB.
In Figure 24 and Figure 25, the input coupling capacitors are shown as 1-µF capacitors. This is only necessary
for extending the response down to 20 Hz. for music applications. For telematics or voice applications, the lower
3 dB. point can be much higher. Using a specified input resistance of 10 k, (40 ktypical), a 0.1-µF capacitor
may be used. The lower 3 dB point will still be less than 300 Hz. By using a smaller capacitor, the package size
may be reduced, leading to a lower system cost.
9.1.2 Backwards Compatibility
The LM4550B is improved compared with the LM4550. If it is required to build a board that will use either part, a
10 kresistor must be added from the VREF pin (pin 27) to AVDD for the LM4550. It is not required for the
LM4550B. Addition of this resistor will slightly increase the temperature coefficient of the internal bandgap
reference and slightly decrease the THD performance, but overall performance will still be better than the
LM4550.
The LM4550 requires that pins 1 and 9 (DVDD) connect directly to a 27 nH. inductor before going to the 3.3 Volt
digital supply and the bypass capacitors. The inductor is not required for the LM4550B and should not be used.
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Input
LM4550B
$&µ97 Rev 2.1
Codec
LINE_IN_R
24 LINE_IN_L
23 LINE_OUT_L 1.0 PF
35 Line
Output
AVDD1 DVDD1
DVSS1 DVSS2
DVDD2
AVSS1
Microphone
Inputs MIC2
22 MIC1
21
CD
Input CD_GND
19 CD_L
18
CD_R
20
Video
Input VIDEO_R
17 VIDEO_L
16
Auxiliary
Input AUX_R
15 AUX_L
14
Mono
Inputs PHONE
13
PC_BEEP
12
BIT_CLK
6SDATA_OUT
5
SDATA_IN
8
SYNC
10
RESET#
11
XTAL_IN
2
XTAL_OUT
3
33 pF
33 pF
1 M:
$&µ97
Digital
Controller
24.576 MHz
Analog
Ground Digital
Ground Connect Grounds at a single point
underneath or close to the package
+
LINE_OUT_R 1.0 PF
36
+
HP_OUT_L 220 PF
39
+
HP_OUT_C 1.0 PF
40
+
HP_OUT_R 220 PF
41
+
Headphone
Output
1.0 PF
37
+
MONO_OUT
VREF
3DN
VREF_OUT
+
0.1 PF 3.3 PF
27
28
3DP
33
34 0.022 PF
Optional: for
National 3D Sound
ID0#
ID1#
45
46
48
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
44
43
32
31
30
29
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
26 4 7
CIN
EAPD 47
NC
NC Default setting:
Primary Codec (ID 00)
External Amplifier
Power Down
NC
Mono
Output
1 PF
25
+
0.1 PF
5V Analog Supply
19
All NC pins should
normally be left floating.
See Pin Descriptions for
details
VREF Output
(For external
microphone bias)
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
1.0 PF
+
+++++++
AVDD 3.3V or 5V Digital Supply
1 PF
+
0.1 PF
42
AVSS2
AVDD2
0.1 PF 1 PF+
38
++++ +
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9.2 Typical Application
Figure 24. System Example
9.2.1 Design Requirements
Single codec output
1-Vrms input
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NC 30
VREF_OUT
SYNC
SDATA_OUT
BIT_CLK
RESET#
SDATA_IN
1
2
5
3
4
R5
6.81k
R24
47k
HP_OUT_L
HP_OUT_C
HP_OUT_R
RESET#
39
40
41
11
AVDD1
AVSS1
1
2
5
3
4
J5
HEADPHONE
JACK
J6
NC
R23
10k
C6
220 pF
C5
220pF
R22
10k
+ +
C31
C32
220 PF
C7
220 pF
R4
2.2k
R2
47
SYNC 10
SDATA_IN 8
SDATA_OUT 5
BIT_CLK 6
26
29
EAPD
MONO_OUT 47
37
DVDD1
1
DVDD2
9
DVSS1
DVSS2
PC_BEEP
LINE_IN_L
LINE_IN_R
CD_L
CD_GND
CD_R
AUX_L
AUX_R
MIC1
MIC2
VIDEO_R
VIDEO_L
PHONE
ID0#
ID1#
VREF
3DN 3DP XTAL_OUTXTAL_IN
+
33 34
C8 0.022 PF
2 3
Y1
33 pF
R25
24.576 MHz
+
C28
1 PF
220PF
LINE_OUT_L
LINE_OUT_R 35
36
NC
NC 32
31
1 M:
33 pF
C1 C2 R1
0:AGNDDGND
+
15
28
23
24
18
19
20
14
16
17
22
46
45
13
27
21
7
4
C4
220 pF
R21
10k
+
C27
1 PF
C3
220 pF
R20
10k
+
C26
1 PF
CIN 48
0.1 PF
C12
C13 3.3 PF
C30
0.1 PF
1
2
5
3
4
+
C18
1 PF
R6
6.81k
1
2
5
3
4
+
C29
2.2 PF
R3
1k
+
C17
1 PF
R7
6.81k
+
C19
1 PF
R8
6.81k
J2
MICROPHONE
JACK
LINE INPUT JACK
J1
LINE_IN
LINE OUTPUT JACK
1
2
3
4
J3
CD INPUT HEADER
1
2
3
4
AUXILIARY INPUT
HEADER
R15
6.81k
+
C23
1 PF
R16
6.81k
R17
6.81k
+
C24
1 PF
R18
6.81k
R11
6.81k
+
C21
1 PF
R12
6.81k
R13
6.81k
+
C22
1 PF
R14
6.81k
R9
6.81k
+
C20
1 PF
R10
6.81k
CD_IN
MIC1
LINE_OUT
HP_OUT
J4
AUX_IN
PC_BEEP
U1
+3.3V LM78M05 3
VIN VOUT
1
2
U2
GND
+7.5V - +20V
C34
0.33 PFC33
0.1 PF
AVDD
Digital
Supply
NC 43
NC 44

 Optional for LM4550B. Will improve transient
response.
Optional. Not required if LM78M05 is < 4 in. from an
input filtering capacitor
+
C25
1 PF
C14
1 PF
C11
0.1 PF
+
AVSS2
42 AVDD2
38 25
+
C16
1 PF
C9
0.1 PF
+
C39
1 PF
C38
0.1 PF
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Typical Application (continued)
9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
For all analog inputs a 1.0-µF capacitor should be tied to the input for proper decoupling. If the pin is unused
then a 1.0-µF capacitor should be used and tied to ground.
For analog input pins, a proper lowpass filter will be needed to filter out any high frequencies depending on the
application. See Figure 25.
Digital and analog voltage supplies should have proper decoupling capacitors that cover low and high frequency
spikes. In our application we chose to go with 1.0-µF and 0.1-µF capacitors.
9.3 System Examples
Figure 25. LM4550B Reference Design, Typical Application, Single Codec, 1 Vrms and 2 Vrms inputs,
EMC output filters
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10 Power Supply Recommendations
The LM4550B is designed to operate from a digital supply range between 3.0 V and 5.5 V. Analog supply range
is between 4.2 V and 5.5 V.
Connecting to 1-µF and 0.1-µF decoupling capacitors in series on both the analog and digital supply pins is
recommended.
In typical applications 3.3 V or 5 V is used for the digital supply and 5 V is used for the analog supply.
11 Layout
11.1 Layout Guidelines
The LM4550B must be initialized by using RESET# to perform a Power On Reset as shown in the Power On
Reset Timing Diagram
Don't leave unused Analog inputs floating. Tie all unused inputs together and connect to Analog Ground
through a capacitor (for example, 0.1 µF)
Do not leave CD_GND floating when using the CD stereo input. CD_GND is the AC signal reference for the
CD channels and should be connected to the CD source ground (Analog Ground may also be acceptable)
through a 1-µF capacitor
If using a non-standard AC Link controller take care to keep the SYNC and SDATA_OUT signals low during
Cold Reset to avoid accidentally activating the ATE or Vendor test modes
The PC_Beep input should be explicitly muted if not used because it defaults to 0-dB gain on reset, unlike the
mute default of the other analog inputs
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12.1 Community Resources
The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective
contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of
Use.
TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration
among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help
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Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and
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12.2 Trademarks
E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
12.4 Glossary
SLYZ022 TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LM4550BVH NRND LQFP PT 48 250 TBD Call TI Call TI -40 to 85 LM4550
BVH
LM4550BVH/NOPB ACTIVE LQFP PT 48 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 LM4550
BVH
LM4550BVHX/NOPB ACTIVE LQFP PT 48 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 LM4550
BVH
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
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NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
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information and additional product content details.
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
LM4550BVHX/NOPB LQFP PT 48 1000 330.0 16.4 9.3 9.3 2.2 12.0 16.0 Q2
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LM4550BVHX/NOPB LQFP PT 48 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION
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MECHANICAL DATA
MTQF003A – OCTOBER 1994 – REVISED DECEMBER 1996
1
POST OFFICE BOX 655303 DALLAS, TEXAS 75265
PT (S-PQFP-G48) PLASTIC QUAD FLATPACK
4040052/C 11/96
0,13 NOM
0,17
0,27
25
24
SQ
12
13
36
37
6,80
7,20
1
48
5,50 TYP
0,25
0,45
0,75
0,05 MIN
SQ
9,20
8,80
1,35
1,45
1,60 MAX
Gage Plane
Seating Plane
0,10
0°–7°
0,50 M
0,08
NOTES: A. All linear dimensions are in millimeters.
B. This drawing is subject to change without notice.
C. Falls within JEDEC MS-026
D. This may also be a thermally enhanced plastic package with leads conected to the die pads.
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