Datasheet
LM4549B
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SNAS598A –JULY 2012–REVISED MAY 2013
LM4549B AC '97 Rev 2.1 Multi-Channel Audio Codec with Sample Rate Conversion and TI
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM4549B is an audio codec for PC systems
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• AC '97 Rev 2.1 Compliant
which is fully PC99 compliant and performs the
• High Quality Sample Rate Conversion from 4
analog intensive functions of the AC '97 Rev 2.1
kHz to 48 kHz in 1 Hz Increments
architecture. Using 18-bit Sigma-Delta ADCs and
• Multiple Codec Support
DACs, the LM4549B provides 90 dB of Dynamic
Range.
• True Line Level Output with Separate Gain
Control
The LM4549B was designed specifically to provide a
high quality audio path and provide all analog
• Texas Instrument's 3D Sound Stereo
functionality in a PC audio system. It features full
Enhancement Circuitry
duplex stereo ADCs and DACs and analog mixers
• Advanced Power Management Support
with access to 4 stereo and 4 mono inputs. Each
• External Amplifier Power Down (EAPD)
mixer input has separate gain, attenuation and mute
Control
control and the mixers drive 1 mono and 2 stereo
outputs, each with attenuation and mute control. The
• PC-Beep Passthrough to Line Out During
LM4549B supports Texas Instrument's 3D Sound
Initialization or Cold Reset
stereo enhancement and a comprehensive sample
• Digital 3.3V and 5V Supply Options
rate conversion capability. The sample rate for the
• Extended Temperature: −40°C ≤ T
A
≤ 85°C
ADCs and DACs can be programmed separately with
a resolution of 1 Hz to convert any rate in the range 4
kHz – 48 kHz. Sample timing from the ADCs and
APPLICATIONS
sample request timing for the DACs are completely
• Desktop PC Audio Systems on PCI Cards,
deterministic to ease task scheduling and application
AMR Cards, or with Motherboard Chips Sets
software development. These features together with
Featuring AC Link
an extended temperature range also make the
LM4549B suitable for non-PC codec applications.
• Portable PC Systems as on MDC Cards, or
with a Chipset or Accelerator Featuring AC
The LM4549B features the ability to connect several
Link
codecs together using the Extended AC Link
configuration of one dedicated serial data signal to
• General and Multi-Channel Audio Frequency
the Controller per codec. LM4549B systems support
Systems
up to 8 simultaneous channels of streaming data on
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Input Frames (Codec to Controller) while Output
Frames (Controller to Codec) carry 2 streams to
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
multiple codecs. The LM4549B may also be used in
systems with the Texas Instruments LM4550B to
• Analog Mixer Dynamic Range: 97 dB (typ)
support up to 6 simultaneous channels of streaming
• DAC Dynamic Range: 89 dB (typ)
data on Output Frames.
• ADC Dynamic Range: 90 dB (typ)
The AC '97 architecture separates the analog and
digital functions of the PC audio system allowing both
for system design flexibility and increased
performance.
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