National Semiconductor LM4921 Low Voltage I2S 16‑Bit Stereo DAC with Headphone Power Amplifiers Datasheet

The LM4921 is a low voltage I2S 16-bit stereo DAC with stereo headphone power amplifiers and volume control. It is primarily designed for demanding applications in mobile phones and other portable communication device applications.


National Semiconductor LM4921 Low Voltage I2S 16‑Bit Stereo DAC with Headphone Power Amplifiers Datasheet - cover page
Brand
National Semiconductor
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
18
File format
PDF
File size
467 KB
Published
11 April, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The LM4921 combines a 16‑bit I2S digital‑to‑analog converter with stereo headphone power amplifiers, targeting mobile phones, PDAs and other portable electronic devices. It features an I2S serial audio interface and an SPI‑controlled 32‑step volume control, plus low‑power shutdown and thermal protection.

Key features include a supply voltage range of 2.6 V to 5.5 V, shutdown current of 1 pA, up to 50 mW per channel headphone output with THD < 0.5 %, and a PSRR of 52 dB at 217 Hz. The device is offered in a 20‑bump micro‑SMD package and includes detailed pin‑out and typical application circuits.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Key Specifications
  • Features
  • Typical Application
  • Pin Configuration
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Typical Performance Characteristics
  • Physical Dimensions
  • Application Information

Specifications

Shutdown current1 pA (typ)
Volume control32 steps, 1.5 dB increments

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are in the volume control and what is the step size?

The volume control provides 32 steps with 1.5 dB increments.

What is the typical shutdown current of the LM4921?

The typical shutdown current is 1 pA.

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