STMicroelectronics STA321MP Four-Channel Digital Audio System Datasheet

The STA321MP is a four-channel digital audio system with an FFX™ driver. It features a high efficiency FFX™ class-D modulator, 100 dB dynamic range, two stereo channels with I²S input/output data interface, a 16-bit stereo ADC input with PGA and microphone biasing, a PDM input interface for MEMS microphones connection, analog and digital muxing/mixing capability, an eight-channel input sample rate converter (8 kHz to 192 kHz), four channels of 24-bit audio processing, flexible channel mapping and routing, various output configurations (2.0, 2.1, 4.0, Mono), an advanced four-channel programmable audio processor, including embedded CMOS bridge, pfStart for pop-free single-ended operations, dynamic range compressor, play and record simultaneous operation, pre and post mix stages, individual channel and master gain/attenuation, digital gain/attenuation (-105 dB to +36 dB in 0.5 dB steps), soft volume update and muting, selectable DC-blocking high-pass filter, selectable de-emphasis filter, up to 13 28-bit user programmable biquads (EQ) per channel, advanced noise-shaping technologies enabling low frequencies optimized processing, bass/treble tone control, ternary, binary or phase shift modulation, PWM output, headphone output with jack detector, and I²C control.


STMicroelectronics STA321MP Four-Channel Digital Audio System Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
94 KB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
7039BD07C612DA03192923F1B02CF426

About this manual

The STA321MP is a single-chip solution for digital audio processing applications supporting up to four channels. It features a high-efficiency FFX class-D modulator, a 16-bit stereo ADC with PGA, and a PDM input interface for MEMS microphones. The device includes advanced digital processing capabilities such as sample rate conversion, dynamic range compression, and up to 13 programmable 28-bit biquads per channel for equalization.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Overview
  • Package mechanical data
  • Revision history
  • Disclaimer

Specifications

ChannelsFour-channel
Modulator TypeFFX class-D
Dynamic Range100 dB
ADC Input16-bit stereo
Microphone InterfacePDM
Audio Processing ChannelsFour channels
Biquads per ChannelUp to 13
Digital Gain Range-105 dB to +36 dB
PackageVFQFPN2 56
Package Dimensions8 mm x 8 mm

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum power output of the embedded CMOS bridge for headphones?

The embedded CMOS bridge supplies up to 0.5 W into an 8 Q load and 70 mW into a 16 Q load for the headphones output.

What is the physical size of the STA321MP package?

The device comes in a 56-pin, 8 mm x 8mm, VFQFPN2 package.

What is the range of digital gain or attenuation available?

Digital gain or attenuation ranges from -105 dB to +36 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

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