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- Maxim
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- MAX9856
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Maxim MAX9856 Audio CODEC Datasheet
The MAX9856 is a high‑performance, low‑power stereo audio CODEC designed for portable multimedia devices such as MP3 players, handheld gaming consoles, and cellular phones. It integrates DirectDrive® headphone amplifiers that can deliver up to 30 mW into 32 Ω headphones while consuming only 9 mW of playback power from a single 1.8 V supply.
The device supports sample rates from 8 kHz to 48 kHz in both master and slave modes, provides stereo ADC and DAC paths with programmable digital filters, and includes automatic gain control, headset detection, and flexible input selection. It is offered in a 40‑pin TQFN package (6 mm × 6 mm × 0.8 mm).
Maxim MAX9856 specifications
| Stereo Headphone Output Power | 30 mW into 32 Ω headphones |
|---|---|
| Playback Power Consumption | 9 mW |
| Supported Sample Rates | 8 kHz to 48 kHz |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum headphone output power of the MAX9856?
The MAX9856 can deliver up to 30 mW into stereo 32 Ω headphones.
Which audio sample rates are supported by the MAX9856?
The device supports sample rates from 8 kHz up to 48 kHz in both master and slave modes.
What is the supply voltage range for the MAX9856?
The MAX9856 operates from a single supply between 1.71 V and 3.6 V.
How much power can the headphone amplifier deliver?
It can deliver up to 30 mW into 32 Ω stereo headphones.