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Maxim MAX9850 Stereo Audio DAC with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier Datasheet
The MAX9850 is a low‑power, high‑performance stereo audio DAC that includes Maxim’s DirectDrive headphone amplifier. It is designed for portable devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, and portable DVD players, offering ground‑biased analog output from a single supply and eliminating the need for large DC‑blocking capacitors.
Key features include 1.8 V to 3.6 V single‑supply operation, up to 30 mW stereo headphone output power, support for any master clock up to 40 MHz, and sample‑rate support from 8 kHz to 48 kHz. The device is supplied in a 28‑pin thin QFN package and operates over an extended temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C.
Maxim MAX9850 specifications
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
|---|---|
| Headphone Output Power | 30 mW (stereo) at 1.8 V |
| Sample Rate Range | 8 kHz to 48 kHz |
| THD+N | 1 % (typical) |
Source: Maxim MAX9850 Stereo Audio DAC with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
What supply voltage range does the MAX9850 require?
The device operates from a single supply of 1.8 V to 3.6 V.
From: Maxim MAX9850 Stereo Audio DAC with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier Datasheet
How much headphone output power can the MAX9850 deliver?
It can deliver up to 30 mW of stereo headphone output power when powered at 1.8 V.
From: Maxim MAX9850 Stereo Audio DAC with DirectDrive Headphone Amplifier Datasheet
What is the supply voltage range for the MAX98500?
The device operates over a wide supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V.
How many gain settings does the MAX98500 have and how are they selected?
It provides three gain settings—6 dB, 15.5 dB, and 20 dB—selectable via the GAIN input pin (ground, unconnected, or V_BAT respectively).