LM4546B Datasheet, PDF (1/27 Pages) National Semiconductor (TI) – AC ’97 Rev 2 Multi-Channel Audio Codec with Sample Rate Conversion and National 3D Sound

September 2006
LM4546B
AC ’97 Rev 2 Multi-Channel Audio Codec with Sample
Rate Conversion and National 3D Sound
General Description
The LM4546B is an audio codec for PC systems which is
fully PC99 compliant and performs the analog intensive
functions of the AC ’97 Rev 2.1 architecture. Using 18-bit
Sigma-Delta ADCs and DACs, the LM4546B provides 90 dB
of Dynamic Range.
The LM4546B was designed specifically to provide a high
quality audio path and provide all analog functionality in a PC
audio system. It features full duplex stereo ADCs and DACs
and analog mixers with access to 2 stereo and 2 mono
inputs. Each mixer input has separate gain, attenuation and
mute control and the mixers drive 1 mono and 1 stereo
output, each with attenuation and mute control. The
LM4546B supports National’s 3D Sound stereo enhance-
ment and a comprehensive sample rate conversion capabil-
ity. The sample rate for the ADCs and DACs can be pro-
grammed separately with a resolution of 1 Hz to convert any
rate in the range 4 kHz – 48 kHz. Sample timing from the
ADCs and sample request timing for the DACs are com-
pletely deterministic to ease task scheduling and application
software development. These features together with an ex-
tended temperature range also make the LM4546B suitable
for non-PC codec applications.
The LM4546B features the ability to connect several codecs
together using the Extended AC Link configuration of one
dedicated serial data signal to the Controller per codec.
LM4546B systems support up to 8 simultaneous channels of
streaming data on Input Frames (Codec to Controller) while
Output Frames (Controller to Codec) carry 2 streams to
multiple codecs. The LM4546B may also be used in systems
with the National LM4550 to support up to 6 simultaneous
channels of streaming data on Output Frames.
The AC ’97 architecture separates the analog and digital
functions of the PC audio system allowing both for system
design flexibility and increased performance.
Key Specifications
n Analog Mixer Dynamic Range
n DAC Dynamic Range
n ADC Dynamic Range
97 dB (typ)
89 dB (typ)
90 dB (typ)
Features
n AC ’97 Rev 2.1 compliant
n High quality Sample Rate Conversion from 4 kHz to 48
kHz in 1 Hz increments
n Multiple codec support
n National’s 3D Sound stereo enhancement circuitry
n Advanced power management support
n Digital 3.3V and 5V supply options
n Extended Temperature: −40˚C ≤ T_A ≤ 85˚C
Applications
n Desktop PC audio systems on PCI cards, AMR cards, or
with motherboard chips sets featuring AC Link
n Portable PC systems as on MDC cards, or with a
chipset or accelerator featuring AC Link
n General and Multi-channel audio frequency systems
n Automotive telematics
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