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1. General Description
The AK4490EN is a new generation Premium 32-bit 2ch DAC with new technologies, achieving industry’s
leading level low distortion characteristics and wide dynamic range. The AK4490EN integrates a
newly developed switched capacitor filter OSR Doubler, making it capable of supporting wide
range signals and achieving low out-of-band noise while realizing low power consumption. Moreover, the
AK4490EN has five types of 32-bit digital filters, realizing simple and flexible sound tuning in wide range
of applications. The AK4490EN accepts up to 768kHz PCM data and 11.2MHz DSD data, ideal for a
high-resolution audio source playback that are becoming widespread in network audios and USB-DACs.
Application: AV Receivers, CD/SACD player, Network Audios, USB DACs, USB Headphones, Sound
Plates/Bars, Measurement Equipment, Control Systems, Public Audios (PA), Smart Cellular
Phones, IC-Recorders, Bluetooth Headphones, HD Audio/Voice Conference Systems
2. Features
256x Over sampling
Sampling Rate: 30kHz 768kHz
32-bit 8x Digital Filter
- Ripple: 0.005dB, Attenuation: 100dB
- Short Delay Sharp Roll-off, GD=6.25/fs
- Short Delay Slow Roll-off, GD=5.3/fs
- Sharp Roll-off
- Slow Roll-off
- Super Slow Roll-off
High Tolerance to Clock Jitter
Low Distortion Differential Output
2.8MHz, 5.6MHz and 11.2MHz DSD Input Support
- Filter (fc=50kHz, fc=150kHz, 2.8MHz mode)
Digital De-emphasis for 32, 44.1, 48kHz sampling
Soft Mute
Digital Attenuator (255 levels and 0.5dB step + Mute)
Mono Mode
External Digital Filter Mode
THD+N: -112dB
DR, S/N: 120dB (Mono mode: 123dB)
I/F Format: 24/32bit MSB justified, 16/20/24/32bit LSB justified, I2S, DSD
Master Clock:
30kHz ~ 32kHz: 256fs, 384fs, 512fs, 768fs, 1024fs or 1152fs
30kHz ~ 54kHz: 256fs, 384fs, 512fs or 768fs
30kHz ~ 96kHz: 256fs, 384fs or 512fs
30kHz ~ 108kHz: 256fs or 384fs
108kHz ~ 192kHz: 128fs, 192fs or 256fs
108kHz ~ 216kHz: 128fs or 192fs
384kHz: 32fs, 48fs, 64fs or 96fs
768kHz: 16fs, 32fs, 48fs or 64fs
Power Supply: DVDD=AVDD=3.0 3.6V, TVDD=1.6V DVDD,
VDDL/R= VREFHL/VREFHR=4.75 5.25V
Digital Input Level: CMOS
Package: 48-pin QFN
AK4490EN
Premium 32-Bit 2ch DAC
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3. Table of Contents
1. General Description ............................................................................................................................ 1
2. Features .............................................................................................................................................. 1
3. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 4
5. Pin Configurations and Functions ....................................................................................................... 5
Pin Layout .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Pin Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Handling of Unused Pin ..................................................................................................................... 8
6. Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................................ 9
7. Recommended Operating Conditions ................................................................................................. 9
8. Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................................................... 10
Analog Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 10
Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz) .......................................................................... 11
Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz) ............................................................................. 11
Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz) ........................................................................... 11
Short Delay Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz) ...................................................... 13
Short Delay Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz) ......................................................... 13
Short Delay Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz) ....................................................... 13
Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz) ............................................................................ 15
Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz) ............................................................................... 15
Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz) ............................................................................. 15
Short Delay Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz) ........................................................ 17
Short Delay Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz) ........................................................... 17
Short Delay Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz) ......................................................... 17
DSD Mode Characteristics ............................................................................................................... 19
DC Characteristics ........................................................................................................................... 19
Switching Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 20
Timing Diagram ................................................................................................................................ 22
9. Functional Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 27
D/A Conversion Mode ...................................................................................................................... 27
System Clock ................................................................................................................................... 27
Audio Interface Format ..................................................................................................................... 35
D/A Conversion Mode Switching Timing ......................................................................................... 40
De-emphasis Filter ........................................................................................................................... 41
Output Volume (PCM, DSD) ............................................................................................................ 41
Zero Detection (PCM, DSD, EX DF I/F) .......................................................................................... 42
Mono Output (PCM, DSD, EX DF I/F) ............................................................................................. 42
Sound Quality Control (PCM, DSD, Ex DF I/F) ............................................................................... 42
Characteristics (DSD) ...................................................................................................................... 43
Soft Mute Operation (PCM, DSD) .................................................................................................... 44
System Reset ................................................................................................................................... 44
Power ON/OFF timing ...................................................................................................................... 45
Reset Function ................................................................................................................................. 46
Synchronize Function ....................................................................................................................... 48
Register Control Interface ................................................................................................................ 50
Register Map .................................................................................................................................... 55
Register Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 55
10. Recommended External Circuits ................................................................................................... 61
11. Package ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Outline Dimensions .......................................................................................................................... 66
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Material & Lead finish ....................................................................................................................... 66
Marking ............................................................................................................................................. 67
12. Ordering Guide .............................................................................................................................. 67
Ordering Guide ................................................................................................................................. 67
13. Revision History ............................................................................................................................. 67
IMPORTANT NOTICE .............................................................................................................................. 68
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4. Block Diagram
MCLK
SDATA/DSDL/DINL
CSN/SMUTE
BICK/DCLK/BCK
CCLK/DEM0
VSSR
VDDR
PDN
AVDD
SCF
SCF
Clock
Divider
DVSS
DVDD
WCK
CAD1/ACKS
PSN
DZFL/DIF0
CAD0/DIF2
VSSL
VDDL
VCML
AOUTRN
VCMR
VREFHL
VREFLL
VREFLR
VREFLL
AVSS
AOUTLP
AOUTLN
AOUTRP
PCM
Data
Interface
DSD
Data
Interface
External
DF
Interface
Interpolator
Control
Register
Bias
Vref
LRCK/DSDR/DINR
SSLOW
DZFR/DIF1
DATT
Soft Mute

Modulator
Volume pass
DSDD bit 1
Normal path
DSDD bit 0
fs=384kHz, 768kHz
TVDD
Block Diagram
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5. Pin Configurations and Functions
Pin Layout
VREFHL
VREFHL
NC
AVDD
AVSS
MCLK
TVDD
DVSS
AOUTLP
AOUTLN
VDDL
VDDL
VSSL
VSSL
VDDR
NC
NC
PDN
BICK/DCLK/BCK
SDATA/DSDL/DINL
LRCK/DSDR/DINR
SSLOW/WCK
SMUTE/CSN
VREFHR
NC
ACKS/CAD1
DEM1
DEM0
I2C
PSN
DIF2/CAD0
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Top View
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
36
35
34
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
33
32
31
30
29
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
48
VREFHR
21
SD/CCLK/SCL
9
VSSR
VSSR
DVDD
SLOW/CDTI/SDA
DIF0/DZFL
10
11
DIF1/DZFR
12
VREFLR
VREFLR
23
22
VCOMR
24
VCOML
VREFLL
VREFLL
37
38
39
AOUTRP
28
27
26
25
VDDR
AOUTRN
LRCK 18
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Pin Functions
No.
Pin Name
I/O
Function
1
NC
-
No internal bonding.
Connect to GND.
2
NC
-
No internal bonding.
Connect to GND.
3
PDN
I
Power-Down Mode Pin
When at L, the AK4490EN is in power-down mode and is held in reset.
The AK4490EN must always be reset upon power-up.
4
BICK
I
Audio Serial Data Clock Pin in PCM Mode
DCLK
I
DSD Clock Pin in DSD Mode
BCK
I
Audio Serial Data Clock Pin in External DF Mode
5
SDATA
I
Audio Serial Data Input Pin in PCM Mode
DSDL
I
DSD Lch Data Input Pin in DSD Mode
DINL
I
Lch Audio Serial Data Input Pin in External DF Mode
6
LRCK
I
L/R Clock Pin in PCM Mode
DSDR
I
DSD Rch Data Input Pin in DSD Mode in Serial Control Mode
DINR
I
Rch Audio Serial Data Input Pin in External DF Mode
7
SSLOW
I
Digital Filter Setting Pin in Parallel Control Mode (PSN=“H”)
WCK
I
Word Clock input pin in External DF Mode (PSN=“L”)
8
SMUTE
I
Soft Mute Pin in Parallel Control Mode (PSN=“H”)
When this pin is changed to H, soft mute cycle is initiated.
When returning L, the output mute releases.
CSN
I
Chip Select Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L, I2C=L)
When this pin is PSN=“L”, I2C=“H, it should be connected to TVDD or
DVSS.
9
SD
I
Digital Filter Setting Pin in Parallel Control Mode (PSN=“H”)
CCLK
I
Control Data Clock Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L, I2C=L)
SCL
I
Control Data Clock Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L, I2C=H)
10
SLOW
I
Digital Filter Setting Pin in Parallel Control Mode (PSN=“H”)
CDTI
I
Control Data Input Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L, I2C=L)
SDA
I/O
Control Data Input Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L, I2C=H)
11
DIF0
I
Digital Input Format 0 Pin in PCM Mode (PSN=“H”)
DZFL
O
Lch Zero Input Detect Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L”)
12
DIF1
I
Digital Input Format 1 Pin in PCM Mode (PSN=“H”)
DZFR
O
Rch Zero Input Detect Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L”)
13
DIF2
I
Digital Input Format 2 Pin in PCM Mode (PSN=“H”)
CAD0
I
Chip Address 0 Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L”)
14
PSN
I
Parallel or Serial Select Pin (Internal pull-up pin)
L: Serial Control Mode, H: Parallel Control Mode
15
I2C
I
I2C mode select pin in Serial mode (Internal pull-down pin)
L: 3 Wire Serial Mode, H: I2C-Bus Mode
16
DEM0
I
De-emphasis Enable 0 Pin in Parallel Control Mode (PSN=“H”)
(Internal pull-up pin)
Note 1. All input pins except internal pull-up/down pins must not be left floating.
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17
DEM1
I
De-emphasis Enable 1 Pin in Parallel Control Mode (PSN=“H”)
(Internal pull-down pin)
18
ACKS
I
Master Clock Auto Setting Mode Pin in Parallel Mode (PSN=“H”)
“L”: Manual Setting Mode, “H”: Auto Setting Mode
(Internal pull-down pin)
CAD1
I
Chip Address 1 Pin in Serial Control Mode (PSN=“L”)
(Internal pull-down pin)
19
NC
-
No internal bonding.
Connect to GND.
20
VREFHR
I
Rch High Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
21
VREFHR
I
Rch High Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
22
VREFLR
I
Rch Low Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
23
VREFLR
I
Rch Low Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
24
VCOMR
-
Right channel Common Voltage Pin,
Normally connected to VSS with a 10μF electrolytic cap.
25
AOUTRP
O
Rch Positive Analog Output Pin
26
AOUTRN
O
Rch Negative Analog Output Pin
27
VDDR
-
Rch Analog Power Supply Pin, 4.75 5.25V
28
VDDR
-
Rch Analog Power Supply Pin, 4.75 5.25V
29
VSSR
-
Ground Pin
30
VSSR
-
Ground Pin
31
VSSL
-
Ground Pin
32
VSSL
-
Ground Pin
33
VDDL
-
Lch Analog Power Supply Pin, 4.75 5.25V
34
VDDL
-
Lch Analog Power Supply Pin, 4.75 5.25V
35
AOUTLN
O
Lch Negative Analog Output Pin
36
AOUTLP
O
Lch Positive Analog Output Pin
37
VCOML
-
Left channel Common Voltage Pin,
Normally connected to VSS with a 10μF electrolytic cap.
38
VREFLL
I
Lch Low Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
39
VREFLL
I
Lch Low Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
40
VREFHL
I
Lch High Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
41
VREFHL
I
Lch High Level Voltage Reference Input Pin
42
NC
-
No internal bonding.
Connect to GND.
43
AVDD
-
Analog Power Supply Pin, 3.0 3.6V
44
AVSS
-
Ground Pin
45
MCLK
I
Master Clock Input Pin
46
DVSS
-
Ground Pin
47
DVDD
-
Digital Power Supply Pin, 3.0 3.6V
48
TVDD
I
Input Buffer Power Supply Pin, 1.6V ~ DVDD
Exposed Pad
-
The exposed pad on the bottom surface of the package must be connected
to the ground.
Note 1. All input pins except internal pull-up/down pins must not be left floating.
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Handling of Unused Pin
The unused I/O pins should be processed appropriately as below.
(1) Parallel Mode (PCM Mode only)
Classification
Pin Name
Setting
Analog
AOUTLP, AOUTLN
These pins must be open.
AOUTRP, AOUTRN
These pins must be open.
Digital
I2C
This pin must be connected to DVSS or open.
(2) Serial Mode
1. PCM Mode
Classification
Pin Name
Setting
Analog
AOUTLP, AOUTLN
These pins must be open.
AOUTRP, AOUTRN
These pins must be open.
Digital
DEM1
This pin must be connected to DVSS or open.
DEM0
This pin must be connected to TVDD or open.
SMUTE/CSN
This pin must be connected to TVDD or DVSS,
when this pin is I2C=“H.
DZFL, DZFR
These pins must be open.
2. DSD Mode
Classification
Pin Name
Setting
Analog
AOUTLP, AOUTLN
These pins must be open.
AOUTRP, AOUTRN
These pins must be open.
Digital
DEM1
This pin must be connected to DVSS or open.
DEM0
This pin must be connected to TVDD or open.
SMUTE/CSN
This pin must be connected to TVDD or DVSS,
when this pin is I2C=“H.
DZFL, DZFR
These pins must be open.
3. EXDF Mode
Classification
Pin Name
Setting
Analog
AOUTLP, AOUTLN
These pins must be open.
AOUTRP, AOUTRN
These pins must be open.
Digital
DEM1
This pin must be connected to DVSS or open.
DEM0
This pin must be connected to TVDD or open.
SMUTE/CSN
This pin must be connected to TVDD or DVSS,
when this pin is I2C=“H.
DZFL, DZFR
These pins must be open.
pull-up pin List
pull-up pin
14, 16
pull-down pin List
pull-down pin
15, 17, 18
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6. Absolute Maximum Ratings
(AVSS=DVSS=VSSL=VSSR=VREFLL=VREFLR=0V; Note 2)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Unit
Power
Supplies:
Analog
Analog
Digital
Input Buffer
|AVSS DVSS| (Note 3)
AVDD
VDDL/R
DVDD
TVDD
GND
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
-
4.6
6.0
4.6
4.6
0.3
V
V
V
V
V
Input Current, Any Pin Except Supplies
IIN
-
10
mA
Digital Input Voltage
VIND
0.3
DVDD+0.3
V
Ambient Temperature (Power applied)
Ta
40
85
C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
65
150
C
Note 2. All voltages with respect to ground.
Note 3. AVSS, DVSS, VSSL and VSSR must be connected to the same analog ground plane.
Note 4. Connect at least 0.1μF or more decoupling capacitors between VDDL/VDDR and VSSL/VSSR to
suppress affections by a static electricity noise or an over voltage (includes over shooting) that
exceeds absolute maximum ratings.
WARNING: Operation at or beyond these limits may result in permanent damage to the device.
Normal operation is not guaranteed at these extremes.
7. Recommended Operating Conditions
(AVSS=DVSS=VSSL=VSSR=VREFLL=VREFLR=0V; Note 2)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Power Supplies
(Note 5)
Analog
Analog
Digital
Input Buffer
AVDD
VDDL/R
DVDD
TVDD
3.0
4.75
3.0
1.6
3.3
5.0
3.3
1.8
3.6
5.25
3.6
DVDD
V
V
V
Voltage Reference
(Note 6)
H voltage reference
L voltage reference
VREFHL/R
VREFLL/R
VDDL/R0.5
-
VSSL/R
VDDL/R
-
V
V
Note 2. All voltages with respect to ground.
Note 5. Each power-up/down sequence is shown below.
<Power-Up>
1. PDN pin = “L”
2. TVDD (1.8V) power-up
3. AVDD, DVDD (3V) power-up
4. VREFHL/R and VDDL/R (5V) power-up
5. The PDN pin is allowed to be “H” after all power supplies are applied and settled.
otherwise power up the 1.8V power supply, the 3.3V power supplies and the 5V power supplies at
the same time.
<Power-down>
1. PDN pin = “L”
2. VREFHL/R and VDDL/R (5V) power-down
3. AVDD, DVDD (3V) power-down
4. TVDD (1.8V) power-down
Note 6. The analog output voltage scales with the voltage of (VREFH VREFL).
AOUT (typ.@0dB) = (AOUT+) (AOUT) = 2.8Vpp (VREFHL/R VREFLL/R)/5.
* AKM assumes no responsibility for the usage beyond the conditions in this data sheet.
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8. Electrical Characteristics
Analog Characteristics
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.3V; TVDD=1.8V; AVSS=DVSS=VSSL/R=0V; VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=5V,
VREFLL/R= VSSL/R=0V; Input data = 24bit; RL 1k; BICK=64fs; Signal Frequency = 1kHz; Sampling
Frequency = 44.1kHz; Measurement bandwidth = 20Hz ~ 20kHz; External Circuit: Figure 41; unless
otherwise specified.)
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Resolution
-
-
32
Bits
Dynamic Characteristics (Note 7)
THD+N
fs=44.1kHz
BW=20kHz
0dBFS
60dBFS
-
-
-112
-57
-105
-49
dB
dB
fs=96kHz
BW=40kHz
0dBFS
60dBFS
-
-
-109
-54
-100
-44
dB
dB
fs=192kHz
BW=40kHz
BW=80kHz
0dBFS
60dBFS
60dBFS
-106
-54
-51
-100
-44
-41
dB
dB
dB
Dynamic Range (60dBFS with A-weighted) (Note 8)
115
120
-
dB
S/N (A-weighted) (Note 9)
115
120
-
dB
S/N (Mono mode, A-weighted)
118
123
-
dB
Interchannel Isolation (1kHz)
110
120
-
dB
DC Accuracy
Interchannel Gain Mismatch
-
0.15
0.3
dB
Gain Drift (Note 10)
-
-
20
ppm/C
Output Voltage (Note 11)
2.65
2.8
2.95
Vpp
Load Capacitance
-
-
25
pF
Load Resistance (Note 12)
1
-
-
k
Power Supplies
Power Supply Current
Normal operation (PDN pin = H)
VDDL/R
AVDD
TVDD
DVDD (fs= 44.1kHz)
DVDD (fs= 96kHz)
DVDD (fs = 192kHz)
-
-
-
-
22
0.6
0.5
10
15
17
32
1.2
1
14
20
23
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
Power down (PDN pin = L) (Note 13)
AVDD+VDDL/R+DVDD+TVDD
-
0
10
A
Note 7. Measured by Audio Precision, System Two. Averaging mode. Refer to the evaluation board
manual.
Note 8. Figure 41 External LPF Circuit Example 2. 101dB for 16-bit data and 118dB for 20-bit data.
Note 9. Figure 41 External LPF Circuit Example 2. S/N does not depend on input data size.
Note 10. The voltage on (VREFH VREFL) is held +5V externally.
Note 11. Full-scale voltage(0dB). Output voltage scales with the voltage of (VREFHL/R VREFLL/R).
AOUT (typ.@0dB) = (AOUT+) (AOUT) = 2.8Vpp (VREFHL/R VREFLL/R)/5.
Note 12. Regarding Load Resistance, AC load is 1k (min) with a DC cut capacitor (Figure 41). DC load
is 1.5k ohm (min) without a DC cut capacitor (Figure 40). The load resistance value is with
respect to ground. Analog characteristics are sensitive to capacitive load that is connected to the
output pin. Therefore the capacitive load must be minimized.
Note 13. In the power down mode. The PSN pin = DVDD, and all other digital input pins including clock
pins (MCLK, BICK and LRCK) are held DVSS.
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Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0~3.6V, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Normal
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=0 or SD pin = L, SLOW bit=0 or SLOW pin = L)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 14)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
22.05
20.0
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 14)
SB
24.1
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
100
dB
Group Delay (Note 15)
GD
-
29.4
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response: 0 20.0kHz
-
+0.1/-0.2
-
dB
Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz)
Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0~3.6V, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Double
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=0 or SD pin = L, SLOW bit=0 or SLOW pin = L)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 14)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
48.0
43.5
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 14)
SB
52.5
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
100
dB
Group Delay (Note 15)
GD
-
28.8
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response: 0 40.0kHz
-
+0.1/-0.6
-
dB
Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0~3.6V, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Quad
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=0 or SD pin = L, SLOW bit=0 or SLOW pin = L)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 14)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
96.0
87.0
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 14)
SB
105
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
92
dB
Group Delay (Note 15)
GD
-
28.8
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response: 0 80.0kHz
-
+0.1/-0.2
-
dB
Note 14. The passband and stopband frequencies scale with fs. For example, PB=0.4535×fs (@0.01dB),
SB=0.546×fs.
Note 15. The calculating delay time which occurred by digital filtering. This time is from setting the
16/20/24/32 bit data of both channels to the output of analog signal.
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Figure 1. Sharp Roll-off Filter Frequency Response
Figure 2. Sharp Roll-off Filter Passband Ripple
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Short Delay Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0~3.6V, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Normal
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=1 or SD pin = H, SLOW bit=0 or SLOW pin = L)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 14)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
22.05
20.0
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 14)
SB
24.1
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
100
dB
Group Delay (Note 15)
GD
-
6.25
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response : 0 20.0kHz
-
+0.1/-0.2
-
dB
Short Delay Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0~3.6V, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Double
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=1 or SD pin = H, SLOW bit=0 or SLOW pin = L)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 14)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
48.0
43.5
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 14)
SB
52.5
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
100
dB
Group Delay (Note 15)
GD
-
5.63
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response : 0 40.0kHz
-
+0.1/-0.6
-
dB
Short Delay Sharp Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0~3.6V, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Quad
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=1 or SD pin = H, SLOW bit=0 or SLOW pin = L)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 14)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
96.0
87.0
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 14)
SB
105
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
92
dB
Group Delay (Note 15)
GD
-
5.63
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response : 0 80.0kHz
-
+0.1/-2.0
-
dB
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Figure 3. Short delay Sharp Roll-off Filter Frequency Response
Figure 4. Short delay Sharp Roll-off Filter Passband Ripple
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Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Normal
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=0 or SD pin = L, SLOW bit=1 or SLOW pin = H)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 16)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
18.2
4.4
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 16)
SB
39.1
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
94
dB
Group Delay (Note 17)
GD
-
6.63
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response: 0 20.0kHz
-
+0.1/-4.5
-
dB
Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Double
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=0 or SD pin = L, SLOW bit=1 or SLOW pin = H)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 16)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
45.6
18.1
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 16)
SB
85.0
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
100
dB
Group Delay (Note 17)
GD
-
6.00
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response: 0 40.0kHz
-
+0.1/-4.0
-
dB
Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Quad
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=0 or SD pin = L, SLOW bit=1 or SLOW pin = H)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 16)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
90.4
32.9
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 16)
SB
171
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
97
dB
Group Delay (Note 17)
GD
-
6.00
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response: 0 80.0kHz
-
+0.1/-5.5
-
dB
Note 16. The passband and stopband frequencies scale with fs. For example, PB=0.1836×fs (@0.01dB),
SB=0.8889×fs.
Note 17. The calculating delay time which occurred by digital filtering. This time is from setting the
16/20/24/32 bit data of both channels to the output of analog signal.
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Figure 5. Slow Roll-off Filter Frequency Response
Figure 6. Slow Roll-off Filter Passband Ripple
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Short Delay Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=44.1kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD , VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Normal
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=1 or SD pin = H, SLOW bit=1 or SLOW pin = H)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 18)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
18.2
4.4
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 18)
SB
39.1
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
94
dB
Group Delay (Note 19)
GD
-
5.3
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response : 0 20.0kHz
-
+0.1/-4.5
-
dB
Short Delay Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=96kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Double
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=1 or SD pin = H)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 18)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
45.6
18.1
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 18)
SB
85.0
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
100
dB
Group Delay (Note 19)
GD
-
4.68
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response : 0 40.0kHz
-
+0.1/-0.4
-
dB
Short Delay Slow Roll-Off Filter Characteristics (fs=192kHz)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V; Quad
Speed Mode; DEM=OFF; SD bit=1 or SD pin = H)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter
Passband (Note 18)
0.01dB
6.0dB
PB
0
-
96.0
32.9
-
kHz
kHz
Stopband (Note 18)
SB
170
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
0.005
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
97
dB
Group Delay (Note 19)
GD
-
4.68
-
1/fs
Digital Filter + SCF
Frequency Response : 0 80.0kHz
-
+0.1/-5.5
-
dB
Note 18. The passband and stopband frequencies scale with fs. For example, PB=0.1836×fs (@0.01dB),
SB=0.8866×fs.
Note 19. The calculating delay time which occurred by digital filtering. This time is from setting the
16/20/24/32 bit data of both channels to the output of analog signal.
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Figure 7. Short Delay Slow Roll-off Filter Frequency Response
Figure 8. Short Delay Slow Roll-off Filter Passband Ripple
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DSD Mode Characteristics
(Ta=-40~85C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V;
fs=44.1kHz; DP bit=“1”, DSDF bit=“0)
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter Response
Frequency Response (Note 21)
20kHz
-
-0.4
-
dB
50kHz
-
-2.8
-
dB
100kHz
-
-15.5
-
dB
(Ta=-40~85C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V;
fs=44.1kHz; DP bit=“1”, DSDF bit=“1, DSDD bit=“1”)
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Digital Filter Response
Frequency Response (Note 21)
20kHz
-
-0.05
-
dB
50kHz
-
-0.29
-
dB
100kHz
-
-1.16
-
dB
150kHz
-
-2.8
-
dB
Note 20. The peak level of DSD signal should be in the range of 25% ~ 75% duty according to the SACD
format book (Scarlet Book).
Note 21. The output level is assumed as 0dB when a 1kHz 25% ~ 75% duty sine wave is input.
DC Characteristics
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
TVDD=1.6 3.0V
High-Level Input Voltage
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIH
VIL
80%TVDD
-
-
-
-
20%TVDD
V
V
TVDD=3.0 DVDD
High-Level Input Voltage
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIH
VIL
70%TVDD
-
-
-
-
30%TVDD
V
V
High-Level Output Voltage
(DZFL/R pins: Iout=-100µA)
Low-Level Output Voltage
(except SDA pin : Iout= 100µA)
(SDA pin, 2.0V TVDD 3.6V: Iout= 3mA)
(SDA pin, 1.6V TVDD 2.0V: Iout= 3mA)
VOH
VOL
VOL
VOL
DVDD0.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.5
0.4
20%DVDD
V
V
V
V
Input Leakage Current (Note 22)
Iin
-
-
10
A
Note 22. The DEM1, I2C and ACKS/CAD1 pins have internal pull-down and DEM0 and PSN pins have
internal pull-up devices, nominally 100k. Therefore the DEM1, I2C, ACKS/CAD1, DEM0 and
PSN pins are not included.
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Switching Characteristics
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.0 3.6, TVDD=1.6V DVDD, VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=4.75 5.25V)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Master Clock Timing
fCLK
dCLK
7.7
40
49.152
60
MHz
%
Frequency
Duty Cycle
LRCK Frequency (Note 23)
1152fs, 512fs or 768fs
256fs or 384fs
128fs or 192fs
64fs
64fs
Duty Cycle
fsn
fsd
fsq
fsoc
fssd
Duty
30
54
108
45
384
768
54
108
216
55
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
%
PCM Audio Interface Timing
BICK Period
1152fs, 512fs or 768fs
256fs or 384fs
128fs or 192fs
64fs
64fs
BICK Pulse Width Low
BICK Pulse Width High
BICK to LRCK Edge (Note 24)
LRCK Edge to BICK (Note 24)
SDATA Hold Time
SDATA Setup Time
tBCK
tBCK
tBCK
tBCK
tBCK
tBCKL
tBCKH
tBLR
tLRB
tSDH
tSDS
1/128fsn
1/64fsd
1/64fsq
1/64fso
1/64fsh
9
9
5
5
5
5
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
External Digital Filter Mode
BICK Period
BCK Pulse Width Low
BCK Pulse Width High
BCK to WCK Edge
WCK Edge to BCK
WCK Pulse Width Low
WCK Pulse Width High
DATA Hold Time
DATA Setup Time
tB
tBL
tBH
tBW
tWB
tWCK
tWCH
tDH
tDS
27
10
10
5
5
54
54
5
5
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
DSD Audio Interface Timing (64 mode,
DSDSEL 1-0 bits = 00)
DCLK Period
DCLK Pulse Width Low
DCLK Pulse Width High
DCLK Edge to DSDL/R (Note 25)
tDCK
tDCKL
tDCKH
tDDD
160
160
20
1/64fs
20
ns
ns
ns
ns
DSD Audio Interface Timing (128 mode,
DSDSEL 1-0 bits = 01)
DCLK Period
DCLK Pulse Width Low
DCLK Pulse Width High
DCLK Edge to DSDL/R (Note 25)
tDCK
tDCKL
tDCKH
tDDD
80
80
10
1/128fs
10
ns
ns
ns
ns
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DSD Audio Interface Timing (256 mode,
DSDSEL 1-0 bit = 10)
DCLK Period
DCLK Pulse Width Low
DCLK Pulse Width High
DCLK Edge to DSDL/R (Note 25)
tDCK
tDCKL
tDCKH
tDDD
40
40
5
1/256fs
5
ns
ns
ns
ns
Control Interface Timing
CCLK Period
CCLK Pulse Width Low
Pulse Width High
CDTI Setup Time
CDTI Hold Time
CSN High Time
CSN to CCLK
CCLK to CSN
tCCK
tCCKL
tCCKH
tCDS
tCDH
tCSW
tCSS
tCSH
200
80
80
50
50
150
50
50
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
Control Interface Timing (I2C Bus mode):
SCL Clock Frequency
Bus Free Time Between Transmissions
Start Condition Hold Time (prior to first clock pulse)
Clock Low Time
Clock High Time
Setup Time for Repeated Start Condition
SDA Hold Time from SCL Falling (Note 26)
SDA Setup Time from SCL Rising
Rise Time of Both SDA and SCL Lines
Fall Time of Both SDA and SCL Lines
Setup Time for Stop Condition
Pulse Width of Spike Noise Suppressed by Input
Filter
Capacitive load on bus
fSCL
tBUF
tHD:STA
tLOW
tHIGH
tSU:STA
tHD:DAT
tSU:DAT
tR
tF
tSU:STO
tSP
Cb
-
1.3
0.6
1.3
0.6
0.6
0
0.1
-
-
0.6
0
-
400
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.3
0.3
-
50
400
kHz
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
ns
pF
Reset Timing
PDN Pulse Width (Note 27)
tPD
150
ns
Note 23. When the 1152fs, 512fs or 768fs /256fs or 384fs /128fs or 192fs are switched, the AK4490EN
should be reset by the PDN pin or RSTN bit.
Note 24. BICK rising edge must not occur at the same time as LRCK edge.
Note 25. DSD data transmitting device must meet this time.
Note 26. Data must be held for sufficient time to bridge the 300 ns transition time of SCL.
Note 27. The AK4490EN can be reset by bringing the PDN pin to L.
When the AK8157A is used for MCLK, Minimum Pulse Width is specified as below.
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
max
Unit
Master Clock Timing
fCLK
fCLK
fCLK
tCLKH / tCLKL
9.155
16.384
22.5792
24.576
MHz
MHz
MHz
ns
Frequency1 (CKSEL= 00)
Frequency2 (CKSEL= 01)
Frequency3 (CKSEL= 10 / 11)
Minimum Pulse Width
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Timing Diagram
1/fCLK
tCLKL
VIH
tCLKH
MCLK
VIL
dCLK=tCLKH x fCLK, tCLKL x fCLK
1/fs
VIH
LRCK
VIL
tBCK
tBCKL
VIH
tBCKH
BICK
VIL
tWCK
tWCKL
VIH
tWCKH
WCK
VIL
tB
tBL
VIH
tBH
BCK
VIL
Clock Timing
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tLRB
LRCK
VIH
BICK
VIL
tSDS
VIH
SDATA
VIL
tSDH
VIH
VIL
tBLR
Audio Interface Timing (PCM Mode)
VIH
DCLK
VIL
tDDD
VIH
DSDL
DSDR
VIL
tDCKH
tDCKL
tDCK
tDDD
VIH
DSDL
DSDR
VIL
Audio Serial Interface Timing (DSD Normal Mode, DCKB bit = 0)
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VIH
DCLK
VIL
tDDD
VIH
DSDL
DSDR
VIL
tDCKH
tDCKL
tDCK
tDDD
tDDD
VIH
DSDL
DSDR
VIL
tDDD
Audio Serial Interface Timing (DSD Phase Modulation Mode, DCKB bit = 0)
tCSS
CSN
VIH
CCLK
VIL
VIH
CDTI
VIL
VIH
VIL
C1
C0
R/W
A4
tCCKL
tCCKH
tCDS
tCDH
3 Wire Serial Mode WRITE Command Input Timing
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CSN
VIH
CCLK
VIL
VIH
CDTI
VIL
VIH
VIL
D3
D2
D1
D0
tCSW
tCSH
3 Wire Serial Mode WRITE Data Input Timing
tHIGH
SCL
SDA
VIH
tLOW
tBUF
tHD:STA
tR
tF
tHD:DAT
tSU:DAT
tSU:STA
Stop
Start
Start
Stop
tSU:STO
VIL
VIH
VIL
tSP
I2C Bus Mode Timing
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tPD
PDN VIL
Power Down & Reset Timing
tWB
WCK
VIH
BCK
VIL
tDS
VIH
DINL
DINR
VIL
tDH
VIH
VIL
tBW
External Digital Filter I/F mode
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9. Functional Descriptions
D/A Conversion Mode
In serial mode, the AK4490EN can perform D/A conversion for either PCM data or DSD data. The DP bit
controls PCM/DSD mode. When DSD mode, DSD data can be input from DCLK, DSDL and DSDR pins.
When PCM mode, PCM data can be input from BICK, LRCK and SDATA pins. When PCM/DSD mode is
changed by DP bit, the AK4490EN should be reset by RSTN bit. It takes about 2/fs to 3/fs to change the
mode. In parallel mode, the AK4490EN performs for only PCM data.
Table 1. PCM/DSD Mode Control
DP bit
Interface
0
PCM
1
DSD
When DP bit= 0, an internal digital filter or external digital filter can be selected. When using an external
digital filter (EX DF I/F mode), data is input to each MCLK, BCK, WCK, DINL and DINR pin. EXDF bit
controls the modes. When switching internal and external digital filters, the AK4490EN must be reset by
RSTN bit. A Digital filter switching takes 2~3k/fs.
Table 2. Digital Filter Control (DP bit = 0)
EXDF bit
Interface
0
PCM
1
EX DF I/F
System Clock
[1] PCM Mode
The external clocks, which are required to operate the AK4490EN, are MCLK, BICK and LRCK. MCLK
should be synchronized with LRCK but the phase is not critical. The MCLK is used to operate the digital
interpolation filter and the delta-sigma modulator. There are two modes for MCLK frequency setting:
Manual Setting Mode and Auto Setting Mode. In manual setting mode, MCLK frequency is set
automatically (Table 3,Table 9). In auto setting mode, sampling speed and MCLK frequency are detected
automatically (Table 4, Table 10) and then the initial master clock is set to the appropriate frequency
(Table 5, Table 11). When the reset is released (PDN pin = ), the AK4490EN is in auto setting mode.
The AK4490EN is automatically placed in reset state when MCLK and LRCK are stopped during a normal
operation (PDN pin =H), and the analog output becomes Hi-z state. When MCLK and LRCK are input
again, the AK4490EN exits reset state and starts operation. After exiting system reset (PDN pin
=“L”→“H”) at power-up and other situations, the AK4490EN is in power-down mode until MCLK and
LRCK are supplied.
The MCLK frequency corresponding to each sampling speed should be provided externally (Table 3,
Table 4, Table 9, Table 10).
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(1) Parallel Mode (PSN pin = H)
1. Manual Setting Mode (ACKS pin = L)
The MCLK frequency corresponding to each sampling speed should be provided externally (Table 3).
DFS1-0 bit is fixed to 00. In this mode, only normal speed mode are available.
Table 3. System Clock Example (Manual Setting Mode @Parallel Mode) (N/A: Not available)
LRCK
MCLK (MHz)
BICK
fs
128fs
192fs
256fs
384fs
512fs
768fs
1024fs
1152fs
64fs
32.0kHz
N/A
N/A
8.1920
12.2880
16.3840
24.5760
32.7680
36.8640
2.0480MHz
44.1kHz
N/A
N/A
11.2896
16.9344
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
2.8224MHz
48.0kHz
N/A
N/A
12.2880
18.4320
24.5760
36.8640
N/A
N/A
3.0720MHz
2. Auto Setting Mode (ACKS pin = H)
In auto setting mode, MCLK frequency and sampling frequency are detected automatically (Table 4).
MCLK of corresponded frequency to each sampling speed mode should be input externally. (Table 5)
Table 4. Sampling Speed (Auto Setting Mode @Parallel Mode)
MCLK
Sampling Speed
1152fs
Normal (fs32kHz)
512/256fs
768/384fs
Normal
256fs
384fs
Double
128fs
192fs
Quad
64fs
96fs
Oct
32fs
48fs
Hex
Table 5. System Clock Example (Auto Setting Mode @Parallel Mode) (N/A: Not available)
LRCK
MCLK (MHz)
Sampling
Speed
Fs
32fs
48fs
64fs
96fs
128fs
192fs
256fs
384fs
512fs
768fs
1024fs
1152fs
32.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.192
12.288
16.384
24.576
32.768
36.864
Normal
44.1kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.2896
16.9344
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
48.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12.288
18.432
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
88.2kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Double
96.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
176.4kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quad
192.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quad
384kHz
N/A
N/A
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Oct
768kHz
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hex
When MCLK= 256fs/384fs, auto setting mode supports sampling rate of 32kHz~96kHz. However, the DR
and S/N performances will degrade approximately 3dB as compared to when MCLK= 512fs/768fs when
the sampling rate is 32kHz~48kHz (Table 6).
Table 6. Relationship of MCLK Frequency and DR, S/N Performance (fs = 44.1kHz)
ACKS pin
MCLK
DR,S/N
L
256fs/384fs/512fs/768fs
120dB
H
256fs/384fs
117dB
H
512fs/768fs
120dB
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3. Digital filter
The AK4490EN has four kinds of digital filter selected by SSLOW, SD and SLOW pins. Different sound
qualities on playback can be selected by these filters.
Table 7. Digital Filter Setting
SSLOW pin
SD pin
SLOW pin
Mode
L
L
L
Sharp roll-off filter
L
L
H
Slow roll-off filter
L
H
L
Short delay Sharp roll-off filter
(default)
L
H
H
Short delay Slow roll-off filter
H
-
-
Super Slow roll-off filter
The AK4490EN can be operated on a slower sampling frequency. This mode is available when the
SSLOW pin = H.
(2) Serial Mode (PSN pin = L)
1. Manual Setting Mode (ACKS bit = 0)
MCLK frequency is detected automatically and the sampling speed is set by DFS2-0 bits (Table 8). The
MCLK frequency corresponding to each sampling speed should be provided externally (Table 9). The
AK4490EN is set to Manual Setting Mode at power-up (PDN pin = “L” →“H”). When DFS2-0 bits are
changed, the AK4490EN should be reset by RSTN bit.
Table 8. Sampling Speed (Manual Setting Mode @Serial Mode)
DFS2
DFS1
DFS0
Sampling Rate (fs)
(default)
0
0
0
Normal Speed Mode
30kHz 54kHz
0
0
1
Double Speed Mode
54kHz 108kHz
0
1
0
Quad Speed Mode
120kHz 216kHz
0
1
1
Reserved
-
1
0
0
Oct Speed Mode
384kHz
1
0
1
Hex Speed Mode
768kHz
1
1
0
Reserved
-
1
1
1
Reserved
-
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Table 9. System Clock Example (Manual Setting Mode @Serial Mode)
LRCK
MCLK (MHz)
Sampling
Speed
fs
16fs
32fs
48fs
64fs
96fs
128fs
192fs
256fs
32.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.1920
Normal
44.1kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.2896
48.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12.2880
88.2kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22.5792
Double
96.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.5760
176.4kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22.5792
33.8688
45.1584
Quad
192.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.5760
36.8640
49.152
Quad
384kHz
N/A
12.288
18.432
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
Oct
768kHz
12.288
24.576
36.864
49.152
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hex
LRCK
MCLK (MHz)
Sampling
Speed
fs
384fs
512fs
768fs
1024fs
1152fs
32.0kHz
12.2880
16.3840
24.5760
32.7680
36.8640
Normal
44.1kHz
16.9344
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
48.0kHz
18.4320
24.5760
36.8640
N/A
N/A
88.2kHz
33.8688
45.1584
N/A
N/A
N/A
Double
96.0kHz
36.8640
49.152
N/A
N/A
N/A
176.4kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quad
192.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quad
384kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Oct
768kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hex
2. Auto Setting Mode (ACKS bit = 1)
MCLK frequency and the sampling speed are detected automatically (Table 10) and DFS1-0 bits are
ignored. The MCLK frequency corresponding to each sampling speed should be provided externally
(Table 11).
Table 10. Sampling Speed (Auto Setting Mode @Serial Mode)
MCLK
Sampling Speed
1152fs
Normal (fs32kHz)
512/256fs
768/384fs
Normal
256fs
384fs
Double
128fs
192fs
Quad
Table 11. System Clock Example (Auto Setting Mode @Serial Mode)
LRCK
MCLK(MHz)
Sampling
Speed
fs
32fs
48fs
64fs
96fs
128fs
192fs
256fs
384fs
512fs
768fs
1024fs
1152fs
32.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.192
12.288
16.384
24.576
32.7680
36.864
Normal
44.1kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.2896
16.9344
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
48.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12.288
18.432
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
88.2kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Double
96.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
176.4kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22.5792
33.8688
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quad
192.0kHz
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quad
384kHz
N/A
N/A
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Oct
768kHz
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hex
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When MCLK= 256fs/384fs, auto setting mode supports sampling rate of 32kHz~96kHz. However, the DR
and S/N performances will degrade approximately 3dB as compared to when MCLK= 512fs/768fs when
the sampling rate is 32kHz~48kHz (Table 12).
Table 12. Relationship of MCLK Frequency and DR, S/N Performance (fs = 44.1kHz)
ACKS bit
MCLK
DR,S/N
0
256fs/384fs/512fs/768fs
120dB
1
256fs/384fs
117dB
1
512fs/768fs
120dB
3. Digital filter
The AK4490EN has four kinds of digital filter selected by SSLOW, SD and SLOW bits. Different sound
qualities on playback can be selected by these filters.
Table 13. Digital Filter Setting
SSLOW bit
SD bit
SLOW bit
Mode
0
0
0
Sharp roll-off filter
0
0
1
Slow roll-off filter
0
1
0
Short delay Sharp roll-off filter
(default)
0
1
1
Short delay Slow roll-off filter
1
-
-
Super Slow roll-off filter
The AK4490EN can be operated on a slower sampling frequency. This mode is available when the
SSLOW bit = 1 (05H D0).
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[2] DSD Mode
The AK4490EN has a DSD playback function. The external clocks, which are required in DSD mode, are
MCLK and DCLK. MCLK should be synchronized with DCLK but the phase is not critical. The frequency
of MCLK is set by DCKS bit.
The AK4490EN is automatically placed in reset state when MCLK is stopped during a normal operation
(PDN pin =H), and the analog output becomes Hi-z state. However, the external clock (DCLK) should
not be stopped. When DCLK is not supplied, the AK4490EN may not be able to operate properly because
of an over current since it has a dynamic logic circuit internally. The PDN pin should be set to L when
stopping the DCLK. When the reset is released (PDN pin = L H), the AK4490EN is in power-down
state until MCLK and DCLK are input.
Table 14. System Clock (DSD Mode)
DCKS bit
MCLK Frequency
DCLK Frequency
0
512fs
64fs/128fs/256fs
(default)
1
768fs
64fs/128fs/256fs
The AK4490EN supports DSD data stream of 2.8224MHz (64fs), 5.6448MHz (128fs) and 11.2896MHz
(256fs). The data sampling speed is selected by DSDSEL1-0 bits.
Table 15. DSD Sampling Speed Control
DSDSEL1
DSDSEL0
DSD data stream
0
0
2.8224MHz
(default)
0
1
5.6448MHz
1
0
11.2896MHz
1
1
Reserved
The AK4490EN has a Volume bypass function for play backing DSD signal. Two modes are selectable by
DSDD bit. When setting DSDD bit = 1, the output volume control function is not available.
Table 16. DSD Play Back Mode Control
DSDD
Mode
0
Normal Path
(default)
1
Volume Bypass
When DSDD bit = 1, filter characteristic can be switched between 50kHz and 100kHz by DSDF bit.
Table 17. DSD Filter Select
DSDD bit
DSDF bit
Cut Off Filter
0
0
50kHz
(default)
0
1
Reserved
1
0
50kHz
1
1
150kHz
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Full Scale (FS) DSD Signal Detection Function
The AK4490EN has a full scale (FS) detection function at each channel in DSD Mode. When DSDL or
DSDR input data is continuously 0 (-FS) or 1 (+FS) for 2048 cycles, the AK4490EN detects full scale
and enters full scale detection status and DML or DMR bit becomes 1. The output will be muted by full
scale detection if DDM bit = 1. When DSDD bit is 0, the output is attenuated in soft transition. When
DSDD bit is 1, the soft transition is disabled.
Recovery method to normal operation mode from full scale detection status is controlled by DMC bit when
DDM bit = 1. When DMC bit = 0, the AK4490EN returns to normal operation automatically by a normal
signal input. When DMC bit = 1, the AK4490EN returns normal operation by writing DMRE bit = 1.
Table 18. DSD Mode and the Device Status after Detection (DDM bit= 1)
DSDD
Mode
Status After Detection
0
Normal Path
Soft Mute Enable
(default)
1
Volume Bypass
Soft Mute Disable
Table 19. Recovery Method to Normal Operation Mode from Full Scale Detection Status
DDM
DMC
DMRE
Status After Detection
0
*
*
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Disable.
(default)
1
0
*
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Enable.
The AK4490EN returns normal operation automatically
by a normal signal input.
1
1
0
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Enable.
The AK4490EN keeps mute mode, even if a normal
signal is input.
1
1
1
(Note 28)
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Enable.
The AK4490EN returns normal operation, when a
normal signal is input and DMRE bit is set “1”.
Note 28. After the AK4490EN returns normal operation, DMRE bit is returned to 0 automatically.
DSD Error
(DDR or DDLbit)
DSD Data
DSD Data
DSD Data(FS or -FS )
DSD Data
2048fs
AOUT
Mode
Figure 9. Analog Output Waveform on DSD FS Detection (DSDD bit= 1)
DSD Error
(DDR or DDLbit)
DSD Data
DSD Data
DSD Data(FS or -FS )
DSD Data
2048fs
AOUT
Mode
Figure 10. Analog Output Waveform on DSD FS Detection (DSDD bit= 0)
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[3] External Digital Filter Mode (EX DF I/F Mode)
The AK4490EN has the External Digital Filter playback function. The external clocks, which are required
in EX DF I/F mode, are MCLK, BCK and WCK. BCK should be same frequency with MCLK. The
frequency of WCK is set by ECS bit.
Table 20. EX DF Sampling Speed
ECS
WCK [kHz]
0
768kHz
(default)
1
384kHz
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Audio Interface Format
[1] PCM Mode
Data is shifted in via the SDATA pin using BICK and LRCK inputs. Eight data formats are supported and
selected by the DIF2-0 pins (Parallel control mode) or DIF2-0 bits (Serial control mode) as shown in Table
21. In all formats the serial data is MSB-first, 2's compliment format and is latched on the rising edge of
BICK. Mode 2 can be used for 20-bit and 16-bit MSB justified formats by zeroing the unused lower bit.
Table 21. Audio Interface Format
Mode
DIF2
DIF1
DIF0
Input Format
BICK
Figure
0
0
0
0
16-bit LSB justified
32fs
Figure 11
1
0
0
1
20-bit LSB justified
48fs
Figure 12
2
0
1
0
24-bit MSB justified
48fs
Figure 13
(default)
3
0
1
1
24-bit I2S compatible
48fs
Figure 14
4
1
0
0
24-bit LSB justified
48fs
Figure 12
5
1
0
1
32-bit LSB justified
64fs
Figure 15
6
1
1
0
32-bit MSB justified
64fs
Figure 16
7
1
1
1
32-bit I2S compatible
64fs
Figure 17
SDATA
BICK
LRCK
SDATA
15
14
6
5
4
BICK
0
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
0
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
0
1
3
2
1
0
15
14
(32fs)
(64fs)
0
14
1
15
16
17
31
0
1
14
15
16
17
31
0
1
15
14
0
15
14
0
Mode 0
Dont care
Dont care
15:MSB, 0:LSB
Mode 0
15
14
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Lch Data
Rch Data
Figure 11. Mode 0 Timing
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SDATA
LRCK
BICK
(64fs)
0
9
1
10
11
12
31
0
1
9
10
11
12
31
0
1
19
0
19
0
Mode 1
Dont care
Dont care
19:MSB, 0:LSB
SDATA
Mode 4
23:MSB, 0:LSB
20
19
0
20
19
0
Dont care
Dont care
22
21
22
21
Lch Data
Rch Data
8
23
23
8
Figure 12. Mode 1/4 Timing
LRCK
BICK
(64fs)
SDATA
0
22
1
2
24
31
0
1
31
0
1
23:MSB, 0:LSB
22
1
0
Dont care
23
Lch Data
Rch Data
23
30
22
2
24
23
30
22
1
0
Dont care
23
22
23
Figure 13. Mode 2 Timing
LRCK
BICK
(64fs)
SDATA
0
3
1
2
24
31
0
1
31
0
1
23:MSB, 0:LSB
22
1
0
Dont care
23
Lch Data
Rch Data
23
25
3
2
24
23
25
22
1
0
Dont care
23
23
Figure 14. Mode 3 Timing
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LRCK
BICK(128fs)
SDATA
0
1
2
20
21
22
32
33
63
0
1
2
20
21
22
32
33
63
0
1
0
31
1
BICK(64fs)
SDATA
0
1
2
12
13
14
23
24
31
0
1
2
12
13
14
23
24
31
0
31
1
30
9
31
30
20
19
18
9
31
20
19
18
31: MSB, 0:LSB
8
0
1
8
0
1
Lch Data
Rch Data
0
31
1
Figure 15. Mode 5 Timing
LRCK
BICK(128fs)
SDATA
0
1
2
20
21
22
32
33
63
0
1
2
20
21
22
32
33
63
0
31
1
30
0
31
30
12
11
10
0
31
12
11
10
BICK(64fs)
SDATA
0
1
2
12
13
14
23
24
31
0
1
2
12
13
14
23
24
31
0
31
1
30
9
31
30
20
19
18
9
31
20
19
18
31: MSB, 0:LSB
8
0
1
8
0
1
Lch Data
Rch Data
Figure 16. Mode 6 Timing
LRCK
BICK(128fs)
SDATA
0
1
2
20
21
22
33
34
63
0
1
2
20
21
22
33
34
63
0
1
31
0
31
13
12
11
0
13
12
11
BICK(64fs)
SDATA
0
1
2
12
13
14
24
25
31
0
1
2
12
13
14
24
25
31
0
0
1
31
9
0
31
21
20
19
9
0
21
20
19
31: MSB, 0:LSB
8
1
2
8
1
2
Lch Data
Rch Data
Figure 17. Mode 7 Timing
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[2] DSD Mode
In case of DSD mode, DIF2-0 pins and DIF2-0 bits are ignored. The frequency of DCLK is selected
between 64fs, 128fs and 256fs. DCKB bit can invert the polarity of DCLK. Phase modulation function is
not available in 256fs mode.
DCLK (64fs)
DCKB=1
DCLK (64fs)
DCKB=0
DSDL,DSDR
Normal
DSDL,DSDR
Phase Modulation
D1
D0
D1
D2
D0
D2
D3
D1
D2
D3
Figure 18. DSD Mode Timing
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[3] External Digital Filter Mode (EX DF I/F Mode)
DW indicates the number of BCK in one WCK cycle. The audio data is input by MCLK, BCK and WCK
from the DINL and DINR pins. Three formats are available (Table 23) by DIF2-0 bits setting. The data is
latched on the rising edge of BCK. The BCK and MCLK clocks must be the same frequency and must not
burst. BCK and MCLK frequencies for each sampling speed are shown in Table 22.
Table 22. System Clock Example (EX DF I/F mode) (N/A: Not available)
Sampling
Speed[kHz]
MCLK&BCK [MHz]
WCK
ECS
128fs
192fs
256fs
384fs
512fs
768fs
44.1(30~48)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
22.5792
33.8688
16fs
0
(default)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
32
48
DW
44.1(30~48)
N/A
N/A
11.2896
16.9344
N/A
33.8688
8fs
1
N/A
N/A
32
48
N/A
96
DW
96(54~96)
N/A
N/A
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
8fs
0
N/A
N/A
32
48
N/A
N/A
DW
96(54~96)
12.288
18.432
N/A
36.864
N/A
N/A
4fs
1
32
48
N/A
96
N/A
N/A
DW
192(108~192)
24.576
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4fs
0
32
48
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DW
192(108~192)
N/A
36.864
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2fs
1
N/A
96
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DW
Table 23. Audio Interface Format (EX DF I/F mode) (N/A: Not available)
Mode
DIF2
DIF1
DIF0
Input Format
0
0
0
0
16-bit LSB justified
1
0
0
1
N/A
2
0
1
0
N/A
3
0
1
1
N/A
4
1
0
0
24-bit LSB justified
5
1
0
1
32-bit LSB justified
(default)
6
1
1
0
N/A
7
1
1
1
N/A
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BCK
(32WCK)
WCK
DINL or
DINR
23
22
BCK
(96WCK)
0
1
8
9
10
11
16
17
26
27
28
29
30
31
0
1
21
20
17
16
0
5
1
6
7
8
47
48
49
65
92
93
94
95
0
1
31
30
3
1
0
15
14
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Dont care
Dont care
DINL or
DINR
2
31
24
Dont care
Dont care
BCK
(48WCK)
0
13
1
14
15
16
23
24
25
44
45
46
47
0
1
3
1
0
Dont care
DINL or
DINR
2
31
Dont care
Dont care
1/(16fs) or 1/(8fs) or 1/(4fs) or 1/(2fs)
31: MSB, 0:LSB
Figure 19. EX DF I/F Mode Timing
D/A Conversion Mode Switching Timing
RSTN bit
D/A Data
D/A Mode
4/fs
0
PCM Data
DSD Data
PCM Mode
DSD Mode
Figure 20. D/A Mode Switching Timing (PCM to DSD)
RSTN bit
D/A Data
D/A Mode
4/fs
DSD Data
PCM Data
DSD Mode
PCM Mode
Figure 21. D/A Mode Switching Timing (DSD to PCM)
Note 29. The signal range is identified as 25% ~ 75% duty ratios in DSD mode. DSD signal must not go
beyond this duty range at the SACD format book (Scarlet Book).
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De-emphasis Filter
A digital de-emphasis filter is available for 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sampling rates (tc = 50/15µs) and is
enabled or disabled with DEM1-0 pins or DEM1-0 bits. In case of 256fs/384fs and 128fs/192fs, the digital
de-emphasis filter is always off. When DSD mode, DEM1-0 bits are ignored. The setting value is held
even if PCM mode and DSD mode are switched.
Table 24. De-emphasis Control
DEM1
DEM0
Mode
0
0
44.1kHz
0
1
OFF
(default)
1
0
48kHz
1
1
32kHz
Output Volume (PCM, DSD)
The AK4490EN includes channel independent digital output volumes (ATT) with 256 levels at 0.5dB step
including MUTE. This volume control is in front of the DAC and it can attenuate the input data from 0dB to
127dB or mute. When changing output levels, it is executed in soft transition thus no switching noise
occurs during these transitions. It takes 7395/fs from FFH (0dB) to 00H (MUTE). The attenuation level is
initialized to FFH by setting to PDN pin = “L”. Register setting values will be kept even switching the PCM
and DSD modes.
Table 25. ATT Transition Time
Sampling Speed
Transition Time
0dB to MUTE
fs=44.1kHz
168.3ms
fs=96kHz
77.3ms
fs=192kHz
38.6ms
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Zero Detection (PCM, DSD, EX DF I/F)
The AK4490EN has a channel-independent zeros detect function. When the input data at each channel is
continuously zeros for 8192 LRCK cycles, the DZF pin of each channel goes to “H”. The DZF pin of each
channel immediately returns to Lif the input data of each channel is not zero after going to H”. If the
RSTN bit is 0”, the DZF pins of both L and R channels go to H”. The DZF pin of each channel returns to
Lin 4 ~ 5/fs after the input data of each channel becomes 1 when RSTN bit is set to “1”. If DZFM bit is
set to 1”, the DZF pins of both L and R channels go to Honly when the input data for both channels are
continuously zeros for 8192 LRCK cycles. The zero detect function can be disabled by setting the DZFE
bit. In this case, DZF pins of both channels are always L”. The DZFB bit can invert the polarity of the DZF
pin.
Table 26. Zero Detect Function and DZF Pin Output
DZFE
DZFB
Data
DZF-pin
0
0
-
L
1
-
H
1
0
not zero
L
Zero detect
H
1
not zero
H
Zero detect
L
Mono Output (PCM, DSD, EX DF I/F)
The AK4490EN can select input/output for both output channels by setting the MONO bit and SELLR bit.
This function is available for any audio format.
Table 27 MONO Mode Output Select
MONO bit
SELLR bit
Lch Out
Rch Out
0
0
Lch In
Rch In
0
1
Rch In
Lch In
1
0
Lch In
Lch In
1
1
Rch In
Rch In
Sound Quality Control (PCM, DSD, Ex DF I/F)
Sound quality of the AK4490EN can be selected by SC1-0 bits.
Table 28. SC1-0 bits Control
SC1
SC0
Mode
0
0
Sound Setting 1
(default)
0
1
Sound Setting 2
1
0
Sound Setting 3
1
1
Reserved
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Characteristics (DSD)
(Ta=25C; AVDD=DVDD=3.3V; AVSS=DVSS=VSSL/R=0V; VREFHL/R=VDDL/R=5V, VREFLL/R=
VSSL/R=0V; Input data = 24bit; RL 1k; Signal Frequency = 1kHz; Sampling Frequency = 44.1kHz;
Measurement bandwidth = 20Hz ~ 20kHz; External Circuit: Figure 41; unless otherwise specified.)
Dynamic Characteristics
THD+N
DSD data stream
2.8224MHz
0dBFS
-110
dB
DSD data stream
5.6448MHz
0dBFS
-110
dB
DSD data stream
11.2896MHz
0dBFS
-110
dB
S/N (A-weighted, Normal path)
Digital 0
120
dB
DC Accuracy
Output Voltage (Normal path )
2.8
Vpp
Output Voltage (Volume pass )
1.87
Vpp
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Soft Mute Operation (PCM, DSD)
The soft mute operation is performed at digital domain. When the SMUTE pin goes to “H or the SMUTE
bit set to 1”, the output signal is attenuated by  during ATT_DATA ATT transition time from the
current ATT level. When the SMUTE pin is returned to L or the SMUTE bit is returned to 0”, the mute is
cancelled and the output attenuation gradually changes to the ATT level during ATT_DATA ATT
transition time. If the soft mute is cancelled before attenuating  after starting the operation, the
attenuation is discontinued and returned to ATT level by the same cycle. The soft mute is effective for
changing the signal source without stopping the signal transmission.
SMUTE pin or
SMUTE bit
Attenuation
DZF pin
ATT_Level
-
AOUT
8192/fs
GD
GD
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
Note 30.
(1) ATT_DATA ATT transition time. For example, this time is 7395LRCK cycles at ATT_DATA=255 in
Normal Speed Mode.
(2) The analog output corresponding to the digital input has group delay (GD).
(3) If the soft mute is cancelled before attenuating after starting the operation, the attenuation is
discontinued and returned to ATT level by the same cycle.
(4) When the input data for each channel is continuously zeros for 8192 LRCK cycles, the DZF pin for
each channel goes to “H. The DZF pin immediately returns to “L” if input data are not zero.
Figure 22. Soft Mute Function
System Reset
The AK4490EN should be reset once by bringing the PDN pin = “L” upon power-up. It initializes register
settings of the device. The analog block of the AK4490EN exits power-down mode by MCLK input, and
the digital block exits power-down mode after the internal counter counts MCLK for 4/fs.
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Power ON/OFF timing
The AK4490EN is placed in the power-down mode by bringing the PDN pin “L” and the registers are
initialized. The analog outputs are floating (Hi-Z). As some click noise occurs at the edge of the PDN pin
signal, the analog output should be muted externally if the click noise influences system application.
The DAC can be reset by setting RSTN bit to “0”. In this case, registers are not initialized and the
corresponding analog outputs go to VCML/R. As some click noise occurs at the edge of RSTN signal, the
analog output should be muted externally if click noise aversely affect system performance.
PDN pin
Power
Reset
Normal Operation
Clock In
MCLK,LRCK,BICK
DAC In
(Digital)
DAC Out
(Analog)
External
Mute
Mute ON
(6)
DZFL/DZFR
0data
GD
(2)
(4)
(5)
(7)
GD
(4)
Mute ON
0data
Internal
State
(3)
(3)
(1)
(8)
(8)
Note 31.
(1) Digital and analog power supply should be powered up at the same time, otherwise power up the
1.8V base power supplies (TVDD) at first, the 3.3V base power supplies secondarily (DVDD,
AVDD) and 5V base power supplies finally (VDDL/R, VREFHL/R). After TVDD, AVDD and DVDD
reach to 90%VDD, the PDN pin should be “L” for 150ns or more.
(2) The analog output corresponding to digital input has group delay (GD).
(3) Analog outputs are floating (Hi-Z) in power-down mode.
(4) Click noise occurs at the edge of PDN signal. This noise is output even if “0” data is input.
(5) MCLK, BICK and LRCK clocks can be stopped in power-down mode (PDN pin= L).
(6) Mute the analog output externally if click noise (4) adversely affect system performance
The timing example is shown in this figure.
(7) DZFL/R pins are “L” in the power-down mode (PDN pin = “L”).
(8) Clocks should be input after power supplies are powered up.
Figure 23. Power-down/up Sequence Example
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Reset Function
(1) RESET by RSTN bit = 0
When the RSTN bit = “0”, the AK4490EN’s digital block is powered down, but the internal register values
are not initialized. In this time, the analog outputs go to VCML/R voltage and DZFL/DZFR pins are H.
Figure 24 shows an example of reset by RSTN bit.
Internal
State
RSTN bit
Digital Block
Power-down
Normal Operation
GD
GD
0 data
D/A Out
(Analog)
D/A In
(Digital)
(1)
(3)
DZF
(3)
(1)
(2)
Normal Operation
2/fs(4)
Internal
RSTN bit
2~3/fs (5)
3~4/fs (5)
(6)
Note 32.
(1) The analog output corresponding to digital input has group delay (GD).
(2) Analog outputs settle to VCOM voltage.
(3) Small pop noise occurs at the edges( ) of the internal timing of RSTN bit. This noise is output
even if “0” data is input.
(4) The DZF pins change to “Hwhen the RSTN bit becomes 0”, and return to L” at 2/fs after RSTN bit
becomes “1”.
(5) There is a delay, 3~4/fs from RSTN bit “0” to the internal RSTN bit “0, and 2~3/fs from RSTN bit “1
to the internal RSTN bit 1.
(6) Mute the analog output externally if click noise (3) and Hi-Z (2) adversely affect system performance
Figure 24. Reset Sequence Example 1
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(2) RESET by MCLK or LRCK/WCK Stop
The AK4490EN is automatically placed in reset state when MCLK or LRCK is stopped during PDM mode
(PDN pin = H), and the analog outputs are floating (Hi-Z). When MCLK and LRCK are input again, the
AK4490EN exits reset state and starts the operation. Zero detect function is disable when MCLK or LRCK
is stopped. In DSD mode the AK4490EN is in reset state when MCLK is stopped, and it is in reset state
when MCLK or WCK are stopped in external digital filter mode.
Normal Operation
Internal
State
Digital Circuit Power-down
Normal Operation
GD
GD
D/A Out
(Analog)
D/A In
(Digital)
Clock In
MCLK, BICK, LRCK, WCK
(2)
(3)
External
MUTE
(6)
(5)
(2)
MCLK, BICK, LRCK, WCK Stop
PDN pin
Power-down
Power-down
(5)
(5)
(4)
Hi-Z
(6)
(5)
(1)
AVDD pin
DVDD pin
(6)
(7)
Note 33.
(1) After AVDD and DVDD are powered-up, the PDN pin should be “L” for 150ns.
(2) The analog output corresponding to digital input has group delay (GD).
(3) The digital data can be stopped. Click noise after MCLK and LRCK are input again can be reduced
by inputting “0” data during this period.
(4) Click noise occurs within 3 ~ 4LRCK cycles from the riding edge (“↑”) of the PDN pin or MCLK
inputs. This noise occurs even when 0 data is input.
(5) Clocks (MCLK, BICK, LRCK/WCK) can be stopped in the reset state (MCLK or LRCK/WCK is
stopped).
(6) Mute the analog output externally if click noise (4) and (5) influences system applications. The
timing example is shown in this figure.
(7) Clocks should be input after power supplies are powered up.
Figure 25. Reset Sequence Example 2
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Synchronize Function
The AK4490EN has a function that resets the internal counter to synchronize with the external clock edge
(LRCK) in a range of 3/256fs. Clock synchronize function becomes valid if SYNCE bit is set to 1 during
operation in PCM mode or EXDF mode and input data of both L and R channels are 0 for 8129 times
continuously or RSTN bit is 1. In PCM mode, the internal counter is synchronized with a falling edged of
LRCK (rising edge of LRCK in I2C mode), and it is synchronized with a falling edge of WCK in EXDF
mode. In this case, the analog output has the same voltage as VCML/R. Figure 26 shows a synchronizing
sequence when the input data is 0 for 8192 times continuously. Figure 27 shows a synchronizing
sequence by RSTN bit.
(1) Synchronization by continuous 0 data input for 8192 times
If the input data is 0 for 8192 times continuously, or if the data becomes 0 for 8192 times continuously
by attenuation, the DZFL/DZFR pin goes to H and the synchronize function becomes valid. The
synchronize function is enabled only when both L and R channels data are 0 for 8192 times
continuously. Figure 26 shows a synchronizing sequence when the input data is 0 for 8192 times
continuously.
SMUTE
Attenuation
DZF pin
ATT_Level
-
AOUT
8192/fs
GD
(1)
(2)
(1)
D/A In
(Digital)
GD
GD
8192/fs
(2)
SYNC
Operation (2)
SYNC
Operation (2)
Internal Counter
Reset
Internal
Data Reset
4~5/fs (3)
(4)
(5)
Note 34.
(1) ATT_DATA ATT transition time. For example, this time is 7395LRCK cycles (1020/fs) at
ATT_DATA=255 in Normal Speed Mode.
(2) When both L and R channels data are 0 for 8192 times continuously, DZFL/R pins become H and
the synchronize function is valid.
(3) Internal data is fixed to 0 forcibly for 4 to 5/fs when internal counter is reset.
(4) A click noise may occur when the internal counter is reset. This noise is output even if a 0 data is
input. Mute the analog output externally if this click noise affects the system performance.
(5) When the internal clock and external clock are in synchronization, the internal counter is not reset
even if the synchronize function is valid.
Figure 26. Synchronizing Sequence by Continuous 0 Data Input for 8192 Times
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(2) Synchronization by RSTN bit
If RSTN bit is set to 0, the output signal of the DZFL/DZFR pin becomes H. Then, the DAC is reset 3 to
4/fs after the DZFL/DZFR pin = H and the analog output becomes the same voltage as VCML/R. The
synchronize function becomes valid when both of the DZFL and DZFR pins output H. Figure 27 shows a
synchronizing sequence by RSTN bit.
Internal
State
RSTN bit
Digital Block Power-down
Normal Operation
GD
GD
D/A Out
(Analog)
D/A In
(Digital)
(3)
(5)
DZF
(5)
(3)
Normal Operation
2/fs(4)
Internal
RSTN bit
2~3/fs (4)
3~4/fs (4)
Internal Counter
Reset
Internal
Data Reset
4~5/fs (2)
force0
SYNC Operation (1)
(2)
Note 35.
(1) DZFL/R pin becomes H by a rising edge of RSTN bit, and becomes L 2/fs after a falling edge of
internal signal of RSTN bit. The synchronize function is valid During the DZFL/R pin = H.
(2) Internal data is fixed to 0 forcibly for 4 to 5/fs when the internal counter is reset.
(3) Since the analog output corresponding to digital input has group delay (GD), it is recommended to
have a no-input period longer than the group delay before writing 0 to RSTN bit.
(4) It takes 3 to 4/fs when falling to change the internal RSTN signal of the LSI after writing to RSTN
bit. It also takes 3 to 4/fs when rising to change the internal RSTN signal of the LSI. The
synchronize function becomes valid immediately when 0 is written to RSTN bit. Therefore, there
is a case that the internal counter is reset before internal RSTN signal of the LSI is changed.
(5) A click noise occurs on the rising or falling edge of the internal RSTN signal and when the internal
counter is reset. This noise is output even if a 0 data is input. Mute the analog output externally if
this click noise affects the system performance.
Figure 27. Synchronizing Sequence by RSTN bit
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Register Control Interface
(1) 3-wire Serial Control Mode (I2C pin = L)
Pins (parallel control mode) or registers (serial control mode) can control the functions of the AK4490EN.
In parallel control mode, the register setting is ignored, and in serial control mode the pin settings are
ignored. When the state of the PSN pin is changed, the AK4490EN should be reset by the PDN pin. The
serial control interface is enabled by the PSN pin = “L”. Internal registers may be written to through3-wire
µP interface pins: CSN, CCLK and CDTI. The data on this interface consists of Chip address (2-bits,
C1/0), Read/Write (1-bit; fixed to “1”), Register address (MSB first, 5-bits) and Control data (MSB first,
8-bits). The data is output on a falling edge of CCLK and the data is received on a rising edge of CCLK.
The writing of data is valid when CSN “”. The clock speed of CCLK is 5MHz (max).
Table 29. Function List1 (Y: Available, -: Not available)
Function
Parallel Control
Mode
Serial Control
Mode
Audio Format
Y
Y
Auto Setting Mode
Y
Y
De-emphasis
Y
Y
SMUTE
Y
Y
DSD Mode
-
Y
EX DF I/F
-
Y
Zero Detection
-
Y
Sharp Roll off filter
Y
Y
Slow Roll off filter
Y
Y
Minimum delay Filter
Y
Y
Digital Attenuator
-
Y
Setting the PDN pin to “L” resets the registers to their default values. In serial control mode, the internal
timing circuit is reset by the RSTN bit, but the registers are not initialized.
CDTI
CCLK
C1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
D4
D5
D6
D7
A1
A2
A3
A4
R/W
C0
A0
D0
D1
D2
D3
CSN
C1-C0: Chip Address (C1 bit =CAD1 pin, C0 bit =CAD0 pin)
R/W: READ/WRITE (Fixed to 1, Write only)
A4-A0: Register Address
D7-D0: Control Data
Figure 28. Control I/F Timing
* The AK4490EN does not support read commands in 3-wire serial control mode.
* When the AK4490EN is in power down mode (PDN pin = “L”), writing into control registers is prohibited.
* The control data cannot be written when the CCLK rising edge is 15 times or less or 17 times or more
during CSN is “L”.
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(2) I2C-bus Control Mode (I2C pin = “H”)
The AK4490EN supports the fast-mode I2C-bus (max: 400kHz, Ver 1.0).
(2)-1. WRITE Operations
Figure 29 shows the data transfer sequence for the I2C-bus mode. All commands are preceded by a
START condition. A HIGH to LOW transition on the SDA line while SCL is HIGH indicates a START
condition (Figure 35). After the START condition, a slave address is sent. This address is 7 bits long
followed by the eighth bit that is a data direction bit (R/W). The most significant five bits of the slave
address are fixed as “00100”. The next bits are CAD1 and CAD0 (device address bits). This bit identifies
the specific device on the bus. The hard-wired input pin (CAD1pins, CAD0 pin) sets these device address
bits (Figure 30). If the slave address matches that of the AK4490EN, the AK4490EN generates an
acknowledge and the operation is executed. The master must generate the acknowledge-related clock
pulse and release the SDA line (HIGH) during the acknowledge clock pulse (Figure 36). A R/W bit value
of “1” indicates that the read operation is to be executed, and “0” indicates that the write operation is to be
executed.
The second byte consists of the control register address of the AK4490EN and the format is MSB first.
(Figure 31). The data after the second byte contains control data. The format is MSB first, 8bits (Figure
32). The AK4490EN generates an acknowledge after each byte is received. Data transfer is always
terminated by a STOP condition generated by the master. A LOW to HIGH transition on the SDA line
while SCL is HIGH defines a STOP condition (Figure 35).
The AK4490EN can perform more than one byte write operation per sequence. After receipt of the third
byte the AK4490EN generates an acknowledge and awaits the next data. The master can transmit more
than one byte instead of terminating the write cycle after the first data byte is transferred. After receiving
each data packet the internal address counter is incremented by one, and the next data is automatically
taken into the next address. If the address exceeds 09Hprior to generating a stop condition, the address
counter will “roll over” to “00H” and the previous data will be overwritten.
The data on the SDA line must remain stable during the HIGH period of the clock. HIGH or LOW state of
the data line can only be changed when the clock signal on the SCL line is LOW (Figure 37) except for the
START and STOP conditions.
SDA
S
T
A
R
T
A
C
K
A
C
K
S
Slave
Address
A
C
K
Sub
Address(n)
Data(n)
P
S
T
O
P
Data(n+x)
A
C
K
Data(n+1)
A
C
K
R/W=0
A
C
K
Figure 29. Data Transfer Sequence at I2C Bus Mode
0
0
1
0
0
CAD1
CAD0
R/W
(CAD0 is set by the pin)
Figure 30. The First Byte
0
0
0
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
Figure 31. The Second Byte
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Figure 32. The Third Byte and After The Third Byte
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(2)-2. READ Operations
Set the R/W bit = “1” for the READ operation of the AK4490EN. After transmission of data, the master can
read the next address’s data by generating an acknowledge instead of terminating the write cycle after
the receipt of the first data word. After receiving each data packet the internal address counter is
incremented by one, and the next data is automatically taken into the next address. If the address
exceeds 09Hprior to generating stop condition, the address counter will “roll over” to “00H” and the data
of “00H” will be read out.
The AK4490EN supports two basic read operations: Current Address Read and Random Address Read.
(2)-2-1. Current Address Read
The AK4490EN has an internal address counter that maintains the address of the last accessed word
incremented by one. Therefore, if the last access (either a read or write) were to address “n”, the next
CURRENT READ operation would access data from the address “n+1”. After receipt of the slave address
with R/W bit “1”, the AK4490EN generates an acknowledge, transmits 1-byte of data to the address set by
the internal address counter and increments the internal address counter by 1. If the master does not
generate an acknowledge but generates a stop condition instead, the AK4490EN ceases the
transmission.
SDA
S
T
A
R
T
A
C
K
A
C
K
S
Slave
Address
A
C
K
Data(n+1)
P
S
T
O
P
Data(n+x)
A
C
K
Data(n+2)
A
C
K
R/W=1
A
C
K
Data(n)
Figure 33. Current Address Read
(2)-2-2. Random Address Read
The random read operation allows the master to access any memory location at random. Prior to issuing
the slave address with the R/W bit “1”, the master must first perform a “dummy” write operation. The
master issues a start request, a slave address (R/W bit = “0”) and then the register address to read. After
the register address is acknowledged, the master immediately reissues the start request and the slave
address with the R/W bit 1. The AK4490EN then generates an acknowledge, 1 byte of data and
increments the internal address counter by 1. If the master does not generate an acknowledge but
generates a stop condition instead, the AK4490EN ceases the transmission.
SDA
S
T
A
R
T
A
C
K
A
C
K
S
Slave
Address
A
C
K
Data(n)
P
S
T
O
P
Data(n+x)
A
C
K
Data(n+1)
A
C
K
R/W=0
A
C
K
Sub
Address(n)
S
T
A
R
T
A
C
K
S
Slave
Address
R/W=1
Figure 34. Random Address Read
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SCL
SDA
stop condition
start condition
S
P
Figure 35. Start Condition and Stop Condition
SCL FROM
MASTER
acknowledge
DATA
OUTPUT BY
TRANSMITTER
DATA
OUTPUT BY
RECEIVER
1
9
8
START
CONDITION
not acknowledge
clock pulse for
acknowledgement
S
2
Figure 36. Acknowledge (I2C Bus)
SCL
SDA
data line
stable;
data valid
change
of data
allowed
Figure 37. Bit Transfer (I2C Bus)
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Function List
Table 30. Function List (Y: Available, -: Not available)
Function
Default
Address
Bit
PCM
DSD
EX DF I/F
Attenuation Level
0dB
03H
04H
ATT7-0
Y
Y
-
External Digital Filter I/F Mode
Disable
00H
EXDF
Y
-
Y
EX DF I/F mode clock setting
16fs(fs=44.1kHz)
00H
ESC
-
-
Y
Audio Data Interface Modes
24bit MSB justified
00H
DIF2-0
Y
-
Y
Data Zero Detect Enable
Disable
01H
DZFE
Y
Y
-
Data Zero Detect Mode
Separated
01H
DZFM
Y
Y
-
Minimum delay Filter Enable
Sharp roll-off filter
01H
SD
Y
-
-
De-emphasis Response
OFF
01H
DEM1-0
Y
-
-
Soft Mute Enable
Normal Operation
01H
SMUTE
Y
Y
-
DSD/PCM Mode Select
PCM mode
02H
DP
Y
Y
-
Master Clock Frequency Select
at DSD mode
512fs
02H
DCKS
-
Y
-
MONO mode Stereo mode
select
Stereo
02H
MONO
Y
Y
Y
Inverting Enable of DZF
H active
02H
DZFB
Y
Y
-
The data selection of L channel
and R channel
R channel
02H
SELLR
Y
Y
Y
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Register Map
Addr
Register
Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
00H
Control 1
ACKS
EXDF
ECS
0
DIF2
DIF1
DIF0
RSTN
01H
Control 2
DZFE
DZFM
SD
DFS1
DFS0
DEM1
DEM0
SMUTE
02H
Control 3
DP
0
DCKS
DCKB
MONO
DZFB
SELLR
SLOW
03H
Lch ATT
ATT7
ATT6
ATT5
ATT4
ATT3
ATT2
ATT1
ATT0
04H
Rch ATT
ATT7
ATT6
ATT5
ATT4
ATT3
ATT2
ATT1
ATT0
05H
Control4
INVL
INVR
0
0
0
0
DFS2
SSLOW
06H
Control5
DDM
DML
DMR
DMC
DMRE
0
DSDD
DSDSEL0
07H
Control6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SYNCE
08H
Control7
0
0
0
0
0
0
SC1
SC0
09H
Control8
0
0
0
0
0
0
DSDF
DSDSEL1
Note 36.
In 3-wire serial control mode, the AK4490EN does not support read commands.
The AK4490EN supports read command in I2C-bus control mode.
Data must not be written into addresses from 0AH to 1FH.
When the PDN pin goes to “L”, the registers are initialized to their default values.
When RSTN bit is set to “0”, only the internal timing is reset, and the registers are not initialized to their
default values.
When the state of the PSN pin is changed, the AK4490EN should be reset by the PDN pin.
Register Definitions
Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
00H
Control 1
ACKS
EXDF
ECS
0
DIF2
DIF1
DIF0
RSTN
R(I2C)/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
Default
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
RSTN: Internal Timing Reset
0: Reset. All registers are not initialized. (default)
1: Normal Operation
Writing 0 to this bit resets the internal timing circuit but register values are not initialized.
When the PSN pin = H, the AK4490EN operates regardless of this register setting.
DIF2-0: Audio Data Interface Modes (Table 21)
Initial value is “010” (Mode 2: 24-bit MSB justified).
ECS: EX DF I/F mode clock setting (Table 22)
0: WCK=768kHz mode (default)
1: WCK=384kHz mode
EXDF: External Digital Filter I/F Mode (Serial mode only)
0: Disable: Internal Digital Filter mode (default)
1: Enable: External Digital Filter mode
ACKS: Master Clock Frequency Auto Setting Mode Enable (PCM only)
0: Disable: Manual Setting Mode (default)
1: Enable: Auto Setting Mode
When ACKS bit = 1, MCLK frequency and the sampling frequency are detected
automatically.
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Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
01H
Control 2
DZFE
DZFM
SD
DFS1
DFS0
DEM1
DEM0
SMUTE
R(I2C)/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
Default
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
SMUTE: Soft Mute Enable
0: Normal Operation (default)
1: DAC outputs soft-muted.
DEM1-0: De-emphasis Response
Initial value is “01” (OFF).
DFS2-0: Sampling Speed Control (Table 31)
Initial value is 000 (Normal Speed). Click noise occurs when DFS2-0 bits are changed.
(05H, D1: DFS2 bit )
Table 31. Sampling Speed (Manual Setting Mode @Serial Mode)
DFS2
DFS1
DFS0
Sampling Rate (fs)
0
0
0
Normal Speed Mode
30kHz 54kHz
(default)
0
0
1
Double Speed Mode
54kHz 108kHz
0
1
0
Quad Speed Mode
120kHz 216kHz
0
1
1
Reserved
-
1
0
0
Oct Speed Mode
384kHz
1
0
1
Hex Speed Mode
768kHz
1
1
0
Reserved
-
1
1
1
Reserved
-
SD: Minimum delay Filter Enable
0: Traditional filter
1: Short delay filter (default)
Table 32. Digital Filter Setting
SSLOW bit
SD bit
SLOW bit
Mode
0
0
0
Sharp roll-off filter
0
0
1
Slow roll-off filter
0
1
0
Short delay Sharp roll-off filter
(default)
0
1
1
Short delay Slow roll-off filter
1
-
-
Super Slow roll-off filter
DZFM: Data Zero Detect Mode
0: Channel Separated Mode (default)
1: Channel ANDed Mode
If the DZFM bit is set to 1”, the DZF pins of both L and R channels go to Honly when the
input data at both channels are continuously zeros for 8192 LRCK cycles.
DZFE: Data Zero Detect Enable
0: Disable (default)
1: Enable
Zero detect function can be disabled by DZFE bit 0”. In this case, the DZF pins of both
channels are always L”.
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Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
02H
Control 3
DP
0
DCKS
DCKB
MONO
DZFB
SELLR
SLOW
R(I2C)/W
R/W
R
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
Default
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SLOW: Slow Roll-off Filter Enable
0: Sharp roll-off filter (default)
1: Slow roll-off filter
Table 33. Digital Filter Setting
SSLOW bit
SD bit
SLOW bit
Mode
0
0
0
Sharp roll-off filter
0
0
1
Slow roll-off filter
0
1
0
Short delay Sharp roll-off filter
(default)
0
1
1
Short delay Slow roll-off filter
1
-
-
Super Slow roll-off filter
SELLR: The data selection of L channel and R channel
Table 34 MONO Mode Output Select
MONO bit
SELLR bit
Lch Out
Rch Out
0
0
Lch In
Rch In
(default)
0
1
Rch In
Lch In
1
0
Lch In
Lch In
1
1
Rch In
Rch In
DZFB: Inverting Enable of DZF
0: DZF pin goes H at Zero Detection (default)
1: DZF pin goes L at Zero Detection
Table 35. Zero Detect Function and DZF Pin Output
DZFE
DZFB
Data
DZF-pin
0
0
-
L
1
-
H
1
0
not zero
L
Zero detect
H
1
not zero
H
Zero detect
L
MONO: MONO mode Stereo mode select
0: Stereo mode (default)
1: MONO mode
When MONO bit is 1, MONO mode is enabled.
DCKB: Polarity of DCLK (DSD Only)
0: DSD data is output from DCLK falling edge. (default)
1: DSD data is output from DCLK rising edge.
DCKS: Master Clock Frequency Select at DSD mode (DSD only)
0: 512fs (default)
1: 768fs
DP: DSD/PCM Mode Select
0: PCM Mode (default)
1: DSD Mode
When DP bit is changed, the AK4490EN should be reset by RSTN bit.
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Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
03H
Lch ATT
ATT7
ATT6
ATT5
ATT4
ATT3
ATT2
ATT1
ATT0
04H
Rch ATT
ATT7
ATT6
ATT5
ATT4
ATT3
ATT2
ATT1
ATT0
R(I2C)/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
Default
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
ATT7-0: Attenuation Level
255 levels, 0.5dB step + MUTE
Data Attenuation
FFH 0dB
FEH -0.5dB
FDH -1.0dB
: :
02H -126.5dB
01H -127.0dB
00H MUTE (-)
The transition between set values is soft transition of 7396 levels. It takes 7395/fs
(168ms@fs=44.1kHz) from FFH (0dB) to 00H (MUTE). If the PDN pin goes to L, the ATTs are
initialized to FFH. The ATTs are FFH when RSTN bit= 0. When RSTN return to 1, the ATTs
fade to their current value. This digital attenuator is independent of soft mute function.
Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
05H
Control 4
INVL
INVR
0
0
0
0
DFS2
SSLOW
R(I2C)/W
R/W
R/W
R
R
R
R
R/W
R/W
Default
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SSLOW: Super Slow Roll-off Filter Enable
0: Disable (default)
1: Enable
DFS2-0: Sampling Speed Control (Table 36)
Initial value is 000 (Normal Speed). Click noise occurs when DFS2-0 bits are changed.
(01H, D4, D3: DFS1-0 bits)
Table 36. Sampling Speed (Manual Setting Mode @Serial Mode)
DFS2
DFS1
DFS0
Sampling Rate (fs)
0
0
0
Normal Speed Mode
30kHz 54kHz
(default)
0
0
1
Double Speed Mode
54kHz 108kHz
0
1
0
Quad Speed Mode
120kHz 216kHz
0
1
1
Reserved
-
1
0
0
Oct Speed Mode
384kHz
1
0
1
Hex Speed Mode
768kHz
1
1
0
Reserved
-
1
1
1
Reserved
-
INVR: AOUTR Output Phase Inverting
0: Disable (default)
1: Enable
INVL: AOUTL Output Phase Inverting
0: Disable (default)
1: Enable
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Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
06H
Control 5
DDM
DML
DMR
DMC
DMRE
0
DSDD
DSDSEL0
R(I2C)/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R/W
R
R/W
R/W
Default
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
DSDSEL1-0: DSD Sampling Speed Control (See also Control 7 register.)
Table 15. DSD Sampling Speed Control
DSDSEL1 bit
DSDSEL0 bit
DSD data stream
0
0
2.8224MHz
(default)
0
1
5.6448MHz
1
0
11.2896MHz
1
1
Reserved
DSDD: DSD Play Back Path Control
Table 16. DSD Play Back Mode Control
DSDD
Mode
0
Normal Path
(default)
1
Volume Bypass
DMRE: DSD Mute Release
0: Hold (default)
1: Release Mute
This register is only valid when DDM bit = 1 and DMC bit = 1. When the AK4490EN
mutes DSD data by DDM and DMC bits settings, the mute is released by setting DMRE bit
to 1.
Table 19. Recovery Method to Normal Operation Mode from Full Scale Detection Status
DDM
DMC
DMRE
Status After Detection
0
*
*
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Disable.
(default)
1
0
*
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Enable.
The AK4490EN returns normal operation automatically
by a normal signal input.
1
1
0
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Enable.
The AK4490EN keeps mute mode, even if a normal
signal is input.
1
1
1
(Note 28)
When full scale is detected, Mute function is Enable.
The AK4490EN returns normal operation, when a
normal signal is input and DMRE bit is set “1”.
Note 28. After the AK4490EN returns normal operation, DMRE bit is returned to 0 automatically.
DMC: DSD Mute Control
0: Auto Return (default)
1: Mute Hold (manual return)
This register is only valid when DDM bit = 1. It selects the mute releasing mode of when the
DSD data level becomes under full-scale after the AK4490EN mutes DSD data by DDM bit
setting.
DMR/DML This register outputs detection flag when a full scale signal is detected at DSDR/L channel.
DDM: DSD Data Mute
0: Disable (default)
1: Enable
The AK4490EN has an internal mute function that mutes the output when DSD audio data
becomes all 1 or all 0 for 2048 Samples (1/fs). DDM bit controls this function.
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Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
07H
Control 6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SYNCE
R(I2C)/W
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R/W
Default
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SYNCE: Synchronization control
0: Disable (default)
1: Enable
This register enables the function that synchronizes multiple AK4490ENs when using more
than one AK4490ENs in a system.
Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
08H
Control 7
0
0
0
0
0
0
SC1
SC0
R(I2C)/W
R
R
R
R
R
R
R/W
R/W
Default
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SC1-0: Sound control bit
Table 37. SC1-0 bits Control
SC1
SC0
Sound Mode
0
0
Sound Setting 1
(default)
0
1
Sound Setting 2
1
0
Sound Setting 3
1
1
Reserved
Addr
Register Name
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
09H
Control 8
0
0
0
0
0
0
DSDF
DSDSEL
1
R(I2C)/W
R
R
R
R
R
R
R/W
R/W
Default
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
DSDSEL1-0: DSD Sampling Speed Control (See also Control 4 register.)
Table 15. DSD Sampling Speed Control
DSDSEL1
DSDSEL0
DSD data stream
0
0
2.8224MHz
(default)
0
1
5.6448MHz
1
0
11.2896MHz
1
1
Reserved
DSDF: DSD Filter
When DSDD bit= 1, the filter characteristics can be switched between 50kHz and 150kHz by
DSDF bit. Table 17. DSD Filter Select
DSDD bit
DSDF bit
Cut Off Filter
0
0
50kHz
(default)
0
1
Reserved
1
0
50kHz
1
1
150kHz
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10. Recommended External Circuits
Figure 38 shows the system connection diagram. Figure 40, Figure 41 and Figure 42 show the analog
output circuit examples. The evaluation board (AKD4490) demonstrates the optimum layout, power supply
arrangements and measurement results.
Analog 5.0V
Rch
LPF
Rch
Mute
Rch Out
Analog
Ground
Digital
Ground
Digital
3.3V
0.1u
10u
Analog 3.3V
0.1u
10u
DSP
Micro-
Controller
0.1u
10u
Lch
LPF
Lch
Mute
Lch Out
PDN
DVDD
1
BICK
44
2
SDATA
3
LRCK
4
WCK
5
CSN
6
CCLK
7
CDTI
8
DZFL
9
DZFR
10
11
PSN
33
AOUTLN
AK4490EN
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
I2C
DEM0
DEM1
CAD1
VREFHR
VREFHR
VREFLR
VREFLR
VCMR
32
VDDL
31
VDDL
30
VSSL
29
VSSL
28
27
VSSR
N
26
VSSR
25
VDDR
VDDR
AOUTRN
DVSS
43
MCLK
42
AVSS
41
AVDD
40
VREFHL
39
VREFHL
38
VREFLL
37
VREFLL
VCML
0.1u
10u
10u
0.1u
10u
10u
10u
0.1u
NC
23
24
18
NC
AOUTRP
AOUTLP
34
35
36
48
47
46
45
NC
TVDD
12
NC
CAD0
0.1u
10u
Digital
1.8V
Ceramic Capacitor
Figure 38. Typical Connection Diagram (AVDD=3.3V, VDDL/R=5V, DVDD=3.3V, Serial control mode)
(TVDD=1.8V, DVDD=3.3V, AVDD=3.3V, VDDL/R=5.0V and VREFHL/R=5.0V, Serial control mode)
Note 37.
(1) Chip Address = 00. BICK = 64fs, LRCK = fs
(2) Power lines of AVDD and DVDD should be distributed separately from the point with low impedance
of regulator etc.
(3) AVSS, DVSS, VSSL, VSSR, VREFLL and VREFLR must be connected to the same analog ground
plane.
(4) When AOUT drives a capacitive load, some resistance should be connected in series between
AOUT and the capacitive load.
(5) All input pins except pull-down/pull-up pins should not be allowed to float.
(6) The exposed pad on the bottom surface of the package must be connected to the ground.
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Connection with AK8157A
The AK8157A is recommended to use with a premium DAC, the AK4490EN. Circuits for a high quality
premium audio solution are shown as below.
In this circuit, a 9.6MHz external clock is input to the AK8157A. MCLK, BCLK and LRCK are generated by
the AK8157A. SDATA for the AK4490EN is output from the external DSP in synchronization with BCLK
and LRCK.
Analog 5.0V
Ceramic Capacitor
+
Electrolytic Capacitor
Rch
LPF
Rch
Mute
Rch Out
Analog
Ground
Digital
Ground
Digital
3.3V
0.1u
10u
Analog 3.3V
0.1u
10u
+
0.1u
10u
Lch
LPF
Lch
Mute
Lch Out
PDN
DVDD
1
BICK
44
2
SDATA
3
LRCK
4
WCK
5
SMUTE
6
SCL
7
SDA
8
DIF0
9
DIF1
10
11
PSN
33
AOUTLN
AK4490EN
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
I2C
DEM0
DEM1
CAD1
VREFHR
VREFHR
VREFLR
VREFLR
VCMR
32
VDDL
31
VDDL
30
VSSL
29
VSSL
28
27
VSSR
N
26
VSSR
25
VDDR
VDDR
AOUTRN
DVSS
43
MCLK
42
AVSS
41
AVDD
40
VREFHL
39
VREFHL
38
VREFLL
37
VREFLL
VCML
0.1u
10u
10u
0.1u
10u
+
10u
10u
0.1u
NC
23
24
18
NC
AOUTRP
AOUTLP
34
35
36
48
47
46
45
NC
TVDD
12
NC
CAD0
0.1u
10u
Digital
1.8V
MCLK
VDD1
CAD0
CLKIN
VSS1
SCL
LRCK
VSS3
VDD4
RSTN
SDA
VDD2
CAD1
VDD3
VSS2
BCLK
4
3
2
1
D
C
B
A
Digital
1.8V
Digital
1.8V
DSP
Micro-
Controller
AK8157A
9.6MHz
VDD1.8V
ground
Digital
ground
Analog ground
0.1u
0.1u
0.1u
0.1u
0.1u
Figure 39. High Quality Premium Audio Solution of the AK4490EN with the AK8157A
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1. Grounding and Power Supply Decoupling
To minimize coupling by digital noise, decoupling capacitors should be connected to TVDD, DVDD, AVDD
and VDDL/R respectively. VDDL/R and VREFHL/R are supplied from analog supply in system, and TVDD,
DVDD and AVDD are supplied from digital supply in system. Power lines of TVDD, DVDD, AVDD and
VDDL/R and VREFHL/R should be distributed separately from the point with low impedance of regulator
etc. Digital and analog power supply should be powered up at the same time, otherwise power up the 1.8V
base power supplies (TVDD) at first, the 3.3V base power supplies secondarily (DVDD, AVDD) and 5V
base power supplies finally (VDDL/R, VREFHL/R). DVSS, AVSS, VSSL/R and VREFLL/R must be
connected to the same analog ground plane. Decoupling capacitors for high frequency should be
placed as near as possible to the supply pin.
2. Voltage Reference
The differential voltage between VREFHL/R and VREFLL/R sets the analog output range. The VREFHL/R
pin is normally connected to AVDD, and the VREFLL/R pin is normally connected to VSS1/2/3. VREFHL/R
and VREFLL/R should be connected with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor as near as possible to the pin to
eliminate the effects of high frequency noise. No load current may be drawn from VCML/R pin. All signals,
especially clocks, should be kept away from the VREFHL/R and VREFLL/R pins in order to avoid
unwanted noise coupling into the AK4490EN.
3. Analog Outputs
The analog outputs are full differential outputs and 2.8Vpp (typ, VREFHL/R VREFLL/R = 5V) centered
around VDDR/2 and VDDL/2 voltages. The differential outputs are summed externally, VAOUT = (AOUT+)
(AOUT) between AOUT+ and AOUT. If the summing gain is 1, the output range is 5.6Vpp (typ,
VREFHL/R VREFLL/R = 5V). The bias voltage of the external summing circuit is supplied externally. The
input data format is 2's complement. The output voltage (VAOUT) is a positive full scale for 7FFFFFFFH
(@32bit) and a negative full scale for 80000000H (@32bit). The ideal VAOUT is 0V for 00000000H(@32bit).
The internal switched-capacitor filters attenuate the noise generated by the delta-sigma modulator beyond
the audio passband. Figure 40 shows an example of external LPF circuit summing the differential outputs
by an op-amp.
Figure 41 shows an example of differential outputs and LPF circuit example by three op-amps.
1.5k
1.5k
390
1.5k
390
1.5k
1n
+Vop
1n
-Vop
AOUT-
AOUT+
2.2n
Analog
Out
AK4490EN
Figure 40. External LPF Circuit Example 1 for PCM (fc = 99.2kHz, Q=0.704)
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Table 38. Frequency Response of External LPF Circuit Example 1 for PCM
Frequency
Response
Gain
20kHz
0.011dB
40kHz
0.127dB
80kHz
1.571dB
330
100µ
180
AOUTL-
10k
3.9n
1.2k
680
3.3n
6
4
3
2
7
10µ
0.1µ
0.1µ
10µ
10µ
NJM5534D
330
100µ
180
AOUTL+
10k
3.9n
1.2k
680
3.3n
6
4
3
2
7
10µ
0.1µ
0.1µ
10µ
NJM5534D
0.1µ
+
NJM5534D
0.1µ
10µ
100
4
3
2
1.0n
620
620
560
7
+
+
+
+
-
*
+
-
+
+
+
-
+
+
1.0n
Lch
g
-15
+15
6
560
Figure 41. External LPF Circuit Example 2 for PCM
Table 39. Frequency Response of External LPF Circuit Example 2 for PCM
1st Stage
2nd Stage
Total
Cut-off Frequency
182kHz
284kHz
-
Q
0.637
-
-
Gain
+3.9dB
-0.88dB
+3.02dB
Frequency
Response
20kHz
-0.025dB
-0.021dB
-0.046dB
40kHz
-0.106dB
-0.085dB
-0.191dB
80kHz
-0.517dB
-0.331dB
-0.848dB
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It is recommended for SACD format book (Scarlet Book) that the filter response at SACD playback is an
analog low pass filter with a cut-off frequency of maximum 50kHz and a slope of minimum 30dB/Oct. The
AK4490EN can achieve this filter response by combination of the internal filter (Table 40) and an external
filter (Figure 42).
Table 40. Internal Filter Response at DSD Mode
Frequency
Gain
20kHz
0.4dB
50kHz
2.8dB
100kHz
15.5dB
1.8k
4.3k
1.0k
1.8k
1.0k
4.3k
270p
+Vop
270p
-Vop
AOUT-
AOUT+
+
3300p
Analog
Out
2.0k
2.0k
2200p
-
+
2.8Vpp
6.34Vpp
2.8Vpp
Figure 42. External 3rd Order LPF Circuit Example for DSD
Table 41. 3rd Order LPF (Figure 42) Response
Frequency
Gain
20kHz
0.05dB
50kHz
0.51dB
100kHz
16.8dB
DC gain = 1.07dB
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11. Package
Outline Dimensions
48-pin QFN (Unit mm)
0.40 0.10
4.10 0.10
4.10 0.10
0 ~ 0.05 0.20 M
0.070.05
24
36
37 48
C A B
C0.35
1
13
0.40
6.00
6.00
0.10
0.10
0.050.85
B
0.08 C
A
C
(0.20)
(0.55)
Note 38. The exposed pad on the bottom surface of the package must be connected to the ground.
Material & Lead finish
Package molding compound: Epoxy, Halogen (bromine and chlorine) free
Lead frame material: Cu
Pin surface treatment: Solder (Pb free) plate
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Marking
AK4490EN
XXXXXXX
AKM
1) AKM Logo
2) Pin #1 indication
3) Date Code: XXXXXXX(7 digits)
4) Marking Code: AK4490EN
12. Ordering Guide
Ordering Guide
AK4490EN 40 +85C 48-pin QFN (0.4mm pitch)
AKD4490EN Evaluation Board for AK4490EN
13. Revision History
Date (Y/M/D)
Revision
Reason
Page
Contents
15/10/15
00
First Edition
15/12/08
01
Description
Addition
7, 61, 66
The descriptions regarding the Exposed Pad
were added.
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