The PCM5242 is a monolithic CMOS integrated circuit that includes a stereo digital-to-analog converter and additional support circuitry in a small QFN package. The PCM5242 uses the latest generation of TI’s advanced segment-DAC architecture to achieve excellent dynamic performance and improved tolerance to clock jitter.
The PCM5242 integrates a fully programmable miniDSP core, allowing developers to integrate filters, dynamic range controls, custom interpolators and other differentiating features to their products.
The PCM5242 provides 4.2VRMS ground-centered differential outputs, allowing designers to eliminate DC blocking capacitors on the output, as well as external muting circuits traditionally associated with single supply line drivers.
The integrated PLL on the device removes the requirement for a system clock (commonly known as master clock), allowing a 3-wire I2S connection and reducing system EMI.
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| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | PCM5242 4.2-VRMS DirectPath, 114-dB Audio Stereo Differential-Output DAC with 32-bit, 384-kHz PCM Interface datasheet (Rev. A) | PDF | HTML | Oct 15, 2014 |
| Product overview | Audio ADC, DAC, and CODEC for Professional Audio and Music Applications | PDF | HTML | Feb 13, 2024 | |
| Technical article | How Class-D amplifiers are closing the gap on hi-res Class-AB amplifiers | PDF | HTML | Apr 1, 2016 | |
| User guide | Using the TAS5754/6M and PCM5242 HybridFlow Processor (Rev. A) | PDF | HTML | Jun 19, 2015 | |
| Application note | A Low Noise, Low Distortion Design for Antialiasing and Anti-Imaging Filters | Sep 27, 2000 |
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| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| VQFN (RHB) | 32 | Ultra Librarian |
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