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Analog Design Challenge — A
    chance to win $60,000
Supply Voltage Supervisor and
    watchdog timer
Three high-quality stereo audio
    codecs

Low-voltage differential
    signaling (LVDS) family
    of devices plus EVM offer
High-speed xDSL line
    driver/receiver offers ultra-low
    distortion
Family of rail-to-rail I/O ap amps
    drive ± 90-mA loads
Low-voltage single-supply
    family of op amps offers
    exceptional ac performance
Audio power amplifiers with
    75-mW stereo output drive
Universal op amp EVM offered
    with and without devices
    attached
The industry's fastest 12-bit
    Vout DACs available
New RF modulator/synthesizer
    simplifies the design of IS-136
    wireless handsets
Ultra low power MCU - 0.1 µA
    sleep mode
High-speed low-cost RS-232
    interface devices ideal for
    PC desktop applications
ESD protection at ± 15-kV in
    data line transceivers
New Data Transmission Line
    Circuits Data Book


Three new stereo audio codecs provide consumer quality audio solutions

Product Features

TLC320AD90/91
  • Meets or exceeds AC'97 specifications
  • 3.3-V or 5-V digital interface and power down mode
  • Analog mixers with mono and stereo volume control
  • Characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C
TLC320AD80
  • Analog volume and balance control
  • TV baseband audio analog decoder
  • 50/15-ms de-emphasis filter
  • Two PCM audio ports
  • I2S and SPI compatible
  • Characterized for operation from 0°C to 70°C

TLC320AD90

The TLC320AD90 is a 16-bit digital audio codec that is fully compliant with Audio Codec '97 (AC'97) specifications. This high-performance device provides an integrated 600- power amplifier, analog mixers, and volume control. The 'AD90 is an excellent choice for CD-quality digital audio systems such as audio/video conferencing, musical instruments, and high end PC audio cards.

The 'AD90 provides performance of 94 dB typical signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) on the digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and 93 dB on the analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The AC'97 specification for minimum SNR is 85 dB and 75 dB respectively. Also, high quality FIR and Bissel Linear Phase Filtering is used to improve audio quality.

The 'AD90 also exceeds other parameters like intermodulation distortion and crosstalk. For example, the specification requires 70 dB for crosstalk and the 'AD90 provides 100 dB. In addition, the common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) for the CD-ROM inputs provides 76 dB rejection from CD-ROM servo motor noise present in PC audio systems. Similarly, the Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR) allows high system performance in real-world environments.

Additional features include a 5-V or 3.3-V digital interface and a low-power mode with a standby current of 100 µA (typical). The TLC320AD90 is available in a 64-pin TQFP packaging.

TLC320AD91

The TLC320AD91 is a high quality, AC'97-compliant stereo audio codec for PC mother-board and add-in card audio applications. It performs full-duplex 18-bit codec functions at 48 K samples/second, and also provides a comprehensive analog mixer with 4 sets of stereo inputs, plus telephone, 2 microphone, and PC-beep inputs.

The 'AD91 provides performance of 90 dB typical SNR on the DAC and 80 dB SNR on the ADC. The codec also exceeds other parameters like intermodulation distortion and crosstalk, and adds high quality FIR and Bissel Linear Phase Filtering as well as a 46 dB PSRR for improved audio quality in real-world environments.

Additional features include 5-V or 3.3-V digital interface with low power mode, mono and stereo volume control, and registered Microsoft Plug and Play Vendor ID. On-chip reference circuits generate the necessary bias voltages for the device. A 5-pin digital bi-directional serial interface allows transfer of control data, DAC, and ADC words to and from the AC'97 controller.

The 'AD91 is available in a 48-pin TQFP packaging.

TLC320AD80

The TLC320AD80 audio subsystem combines a 16-bit sigma-delta stereo audio DAC, analog volume and balance control, analog TV baseband control, de-emphasis filter and an analog wide-band multiplexer to provide a powerful and inexpensive solution for set-top box applications. The 'AD80 multiplexes two analog stereo inputs and one monaraul analog with the DAC outputs and routes this output externally or through volume and balance controls. An additional analog port accepts TV baseband signals and outputs monaural audio.

The 'AD80 DAC provides 85 dB SNR typical, with nominal system power dissipation of 260 mW. Also, the sample rate for the device can be varied from a minimum of 8 kHz to a maximum of 48 kHz.

The optimized device integrates six audio input ports, two serial PCM audio inputs, two stereo analog audio inputs and two monaural analog audio inputs. Together, the ports are designed to decrease overall system cost with features like an internal decoder for TV baseband signals. Other features include a flexible stereo port that is I2S compatible, an SPI bus-compatible control interface, digital filtering, and on-chip timing and control.

Typical applications for the TLC320AD80 include Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) boxes, digital cable or telco set-top boxes, digital cable or telco set-top boxes, HDTV, digital audio broadcast receivers and video laser disks.

The 'AD80 is available in a 64-pin TQFP package.

TI&ME

Vol 28 August, 1998


Device
Digital Interface
Sampling Rate
Resolution
DAC SNR
ADC SNR
MIC SNR
CMRR
PSRR
Load
Package
TLC320AD90
5 V or 3.3 V
48 kHz
16 bits
94 dB
93 dB
92 dB
76 dB
55 dB
600
64-pin
TLC320AD91
5 V or 3.3 V
48 kHz
18 bits
90 dB
80 dB
92 dB
 
46 dB
 
48-pin


Device
Sampling Rate
Resolution
SNR
Operating Power Dissipation
TLC320AD80
48 kHz
16 bits
85 dB
260 mW
The TLC320AD90 is a 16-bit digital audio codec that is fully compliant with Audio Codec '97 (AC'97) specifications. The TLC320AD91 is a high quality, AC'97-compliant stereo audio codec for PC mother-board and add-in card audio applications. The TLC320AD80 audio subsystem provides a powerful and inexpensive solution for set-top box applications.
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