The PCM4104 is a high-performance, four-channel digital-to-analog (D/A) converter designed for use in professional audio applications. The PCM4104 supports 16- to 24-bit linear PCM input data, with sampling frequencies up to 216 kHz. The PCM4104 features lower power consumption than most comparable stereo audio D/A converters, making it ideal for use in high channel count applications by lowering the overall power budget required for the D/A conversion subsystem.

The PCM4104 features delta-sigma architecture, employing a high-performance multi-level modulator combined with a switched capacitor output filter. This architecture yields lower out-of-band noise and a high tolerance to system clock phase jitter. Differential voltage outputs are provided for each channel and are well-suited to high-performance audio applications. The differential outputs are easily converted to a single-ended output using an external op amp IC.

The PCM4104 includes a flexible audio serial port interface, which supports standard and time division multiplexed (TDM) formats. Support for TDM formats simplifies interfacing to DSP serial ports, while supporting a cascade connection for two PCM4104 devices. In addition, the PCM4104 offers two configuration modes: Standalone and Software-Controlled. The Standalone mode provides dedicated control pins for configuring a subset of the available PCM4104 functions, while Software mode utilizes a serial peripheral interface (SPI) port for accessing the complete feature set via internal control registers.

The PCM4104 operates from a 5-V analog power supply and a 3.3-V digital power supply. The digital I/O is compatible with 3.3-V logic families. The PCM4104 is available in a TQFP-48 package.

• Controlled Baseline
  • One Assembly/Test Site, One Fabrication Site
• Extended Temperature Performance of -40°C to 85°C
• Enhanced Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Support
• Enhanced Product-Change Notification
• Qualification Pedigree(1)
• Four High-Performance, Multi-Level, Delta-Sigma Digital-to-Analog Converters
• Differential Voltage Outputs
  • Full-Scale Output (Differential): 6.15 VPP
• Supports Sampling Frequencies up to 216 kHz
• Typical Dynamic Performance (24-Bit Data)
  • Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 118 dB
  • THD+N: -100 dB
• Linear Phase, 8× Oversampling Digital Interpolation Filter
• Digital De-Emphasis Filters for 32-kHz, 44.1-kHz, and 48-kHz Sampling Rates
• Soft Mute Function
  • All-Channel Mute via the MUTE Input Pin
  • Per-Channel Mute Available in Software Mode
• Digital Attenuation (Software Mode Only)
  • Attenuation Range: 0 dB to -119.5 dB
  • 256 Steps with 0.5 dB per Step
• Output Phase Inversion (Software Mode Only)
• Zero Data Mute (Software Mode Only)
• Audio Serial Port
  • Supports Left-Justified, Right-Justified, I2S™, and TDM Data Formats
  • Accepts 16-, 18-, 20-, and 24-Bit Two's Complement PCM Audio Data
• Standalone or Software-Controlled Configuration Modes
• Four-Wire Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI™) Port Provides Control Register Access in Software Mode
• Power Supplies: 5 V Analog, 3.3 V Digital
• Power Dissipation
  • 203 mW typical with fs = 48 kHz
  • 220 mW typical with fs = 96 kHz
  • 236 mW typical with fs = 192 kHz
• Power-Down Modes
• Small 48-Lead TQFP Package
• APPLICATIONS
  • Digital Mixing Consoles
  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Digital Audio Effects Processors
  • Broadcast Studio Equipment
  • Surround-Sound Processors
  • High-End A/V Receivers

(1) Component qualification in accordance with JEDEC and industry standards to ensure reliable operation over an extended temperature range. This includes, but is not limited to, Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) or biased 85/85, temperature cycle, autoclave or unbiased HAST, electromigration, bond intermetallic life, and mold compound life. Such qualification testing should not be viewed as justifying use of this component beyond specified performance and environmental limits.All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.