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CS44800
4. APPLICATIONS
4.1
Overview
The CS44800 is a multi-channel digital-to-PWM Class D audio system controller including interpolation,
sample rate conversion, half- and full-bridge PWM driver outputs, and power supply rejection feedback in a
64-pin LQFP package. The architecture uses a direct-to-digital approach that maintains digital signal integ-
rity to the final output filter, minimizing analog interference effects which negatively affect system perfor-
mance.
The CS44800 integrates on-chip sample rate conversion, digital volume control, peak detect with volume
limiter, de-emphasis, programmable interrupt conditions, and the ability to change the PWM switch rate to
eliminate AM frequency interference. The CS44800 also has a programmable load compensation filter,
which allows the speaker load to vary while the output filter remains fixed, maintaining a flat frequency re-
sponse. For single-ended half-bridge applications PWM Popguard
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reduces the transient pops and clicks
and realtime power supply feedback reduces noise coupling from the power supply. The PWM amplifier can
achieve greater than 90% efficiency. This efficiency provides for a smaller device package, less heat sink
requirements, and smaller power supplies.
The CS44800 is ideal for audio systems requiring wide dynamic range, negligible distortion, and low noise
such as A/V receivers, DVD receivers, digital speaker, and automotive audio systems.
4.2
Feature Set Summary
Core Features
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2.5 V digital core voltage, VD.
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VLC voltage pin for host interface logic levels between 2.5 V and 5.0 V.
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VLS voltage pin for digital audio interface logic levels between 2.5 V and 5.0 V.
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VDP voltage pin for PWM backend interface logic levels between 3.3 V and 5.0 V.
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VDX voltage pin for clock input signals between 2.5 V and 5.0 V.
Clocking
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Minimum of 128Fs DAI_MCLK for DAI serial interface.
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DAI interface uses automatic detection of LRCK/MCLK ratio to configure internal DAI/SRC clocks.
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All PWM Processing clocks generated internally via:
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An external crystal - 24.576 MHz to 54 MHz, or
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XTI input pin capable of supporting a clock signal at the VDX voltage level.
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Programmable divide of XTI by 1, 2, 4, 8 for SYS_CLK output.
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Programmable divide of XTI by 32, 64, 128, 256 for PS_SYNC (power supply synchronization signal).
Digital Audio Playback
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Supports 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sample frequencies.
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High performance sample rate converter.
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16, 20 and 24 bit audio sample lengths.
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De-emphasis for 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.