AK4116VN 2.7-3.6V 24-Bit S/PDIF Receiver | AKM
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AK4116VN Overview
A digital audio receiver is an interface IC that recovers clock and audio data from a serial digital-audio stream. In the broader electronics hierarchy, it belongs to audio interface ICs, interface ICs, and semiconductors. Its role is to convert an S/PDIF signal into a parallel or serial digital-audio representation suitable for an audio codec, DSP, ADC, or digital signal-processing system. This makes the AK4116VN useful when a board must accept a digital audio source while preserving channel-status information.
Key features include support for resolution to 24 bit, operation at 48 kHz, automatic detection of a non-PCM bit stream, and support for both consumer and professional channel-status formats. Its low-power design is appropriate for compact consumer, industrial, and embedded audio equipment where a 2.7 V to 3.6 V supply is already available. The 20-pin VFQFN construction also supports dense, surface-mount PCB layouts.
The AK4116VN is a one-channel audio receiver rather than a general-purpose codec. It is intended to receive an externally supplied digital stream, recover timing information, decode channel status, and present audio data to downstream logic. A system designer must therefore provide compatible clocking, grounding, input conditioning, and output-routing arrangements around the device rather than treating it as a complete audio signal chain.
Typical applications include digital-audio input for home theater equipment, multichannel receivers, active speakers, recording interfaces, professional audio equipment, and embedded media systems. The 24-bit capability suits modern consumer and professional digital-audio links, while automatic non-PCM detection helps distinguish linear PCM from encoded or compressed transfers.
When designing around this IC, verify the complete pinout, input format, clock requirements, and output timing against the manufacturer datasheet before layout release. In particular, treat S/PDIF signal integrity, supply decoupling, and the distinction between consumer and professional channel status as key design checks rather than assumptions.
This page consolidates verified AKM device data, sourcing links, replacement analysis, and application guidance for engineers evaluating the AK4116VN. It also distinguishes documented characteristics from parameters that require confirmation from the full manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for AK4116VN — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with AK4116VN (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Non-PCM Detection, Package.
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View Datasheet →AK4116VN Specifications
| Product Type | Low-power S/PDIF digital audio receiver |
| Supported Audio Interface | S/PDIF and AES/EBU |
| Number of Channels | 1 channel |
| Maximum Audio Resolution | 24 bit |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
| Supply Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Channel Status Support | Consumer and professional modes |
| Non-PCM Detection | Automatic detection supported |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Package | 20-VFQFN |
| Package Dimensions | 4.2 mm x 4.2 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Packaging | Reel |
| Datasheet Document Length | 37 pages |
| Product Category | Audio Special Purpose IC |
| Interface Type | Serial audio receiver |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete |
AK4116VN 4.2 mm x 4.2 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for AK4116VN (4.2 mm x 4.2 mm package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for AK4116VN.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
AK4116VN is suitable for 6 applications: Home Theater Digital Audio Input, Professional Audio Interface, Digital Recording Equipment, Active Speaker and Soundbar Input, Embedded Media and Industrial Audio, Digital Audio Test and Measurement.
Home Theater Digital Audio Input
The AK4116VN suits a home-theater receiver or digital-audio input module requiring one S/PDIF or AES/EBU channel rather than a full multi-channel codec. Its documented support for resolution to 24 bit, operation at 48 kHz, and consumer or professional channel-status decoding allows the receiver to identify the incoming stream format and pass information to downstream logic. Place it where the board already provides a stable 2.7 V to 3.6 V rail. The design must still account for S/PDIF input conditioning, clock routing, and the exact output interface specified by the manufacturer datasheet.
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Professional Audio Interface
For a professional or project-studio input interface, the AK4116VN provides the fundamental digital-audio receive function with S/PDIF and AES/EBU support, resolution to 24 bit, and 48 kHz operation. Its channel-status decoder supports professional mode, which is valuable when source metadata must remain associated with the digital stream. The low 2.7 V to 3.6 V operating range suits modern 3.3 V signal-chain equipment. Exact clock topology, permitted data formats, latency, and output timing must be verified in the manufacturer documentation before production release.
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Digital Recording Equipment
The AK4116VN can provide the digital-audio ingress path for a recorder that receives an AES/EBU or S/PDIF source from an external converter. Automatic detection of a non-PCM bit stream helps the system recognize streams that are not ordinary linear PCM, while 24-bit resolution at 48 kHz addresses common professional recording rates. Because it handles one channel, multi-channel recording requires suitable multiplexing or multiple receiver instances. Validate synchronization, channel-status handling, and data latency against the complete manufacturer datasheet for the target equipment.
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Active Speaker and Soundbar Input
In an active speaker, soundbar, or compact powered-audio product, the AK4116VN can receive a digital-audio link from a television, game console, or source device and present decoded data to a processor or DAC. The one-channel receiver is well matched to applications where the upstream source multiplexes the required channels, while the 24-bit, 48 kHz capability covers mainstream digital-audio formats. Its low-power, 3.3 V-compatible operation can simplify rail sharing. PCB designers should preserve S/PDIF signal quality, use the prescribed clock arrangement, and verify channel-status behavior in consumer mode.
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Embedded Media and Industrial Audio
The AK4116VN is applicable to embedded media consoles and industrial audio equipment that must ingest a standardized digital-audio stream while using a low-voltage digital section. Its 20-VFQFN package measures 4.2 mm by 4.2 mm, supporting compact board layouts, and the documented supply range of 2.7 V to 3.6 V aligns with common embedded logic rails. The receiver handles one channel, so the system must provide adequate routing for additional streams. Before schematic capture, confirm electrical timing, pin assignment, and non-PCM detection implications using the manufacturer datasheet.
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Digital Audio Test and Measurement
A compact test fixture, signal-conversion instrument, or audio measurement interface can use the AK4116VN to receive an external S/PDIF or AES/EBU stream and expose the recovered digital data and status information for analysis. Support for 24-bit resolution at 48 kHz and both consumer and professional channel-status modes makes the device useful for identifying source behavior and format compatibility. The 2.7 V to 3.6 V operating range supports laboratory boards built around 3.3 V logic. Firmware should still validate the exact data-output format, timing, and error indicators described in the full datasheet.
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Engineering reference data for AK4116VN — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | AK4116VN | AK4113VF |
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| Package | 20-VFQFN, 4.2 mm x 4.2 mm | 20-VFQFN, 4.2 mm x 4.2 mm - identical | 20-VFQFN - package form reported, exact dimensions not verified |
| Brand | Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM | Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM - identical | Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM - identical |
Key Differentiators
- Consumer and professional channel-status decoding (vs AK4113VF)
- Automatic non-PCM bit-stream detection (vs AK4113VF)
- Low-voltage single-channel receiver integration (vs AK4113VF)
Design Notes
Treat the S/PDIF input as a high-speed digital signal even though the AK4116VN is described as a low-power audio receiver. Route the input away from switching nodes and noisy return paths, provide the input-network topology and impedance required by the manufacturer datasheet, and avoid unnecessary stubs. The verified data does not supply the internal input threshold, recommended termination, or isolation guidance, so those values must not be guessed.
Reserve the documented 20-VFQFN land pattern and follow the manufacturer recommendations for exposed-pad, solder-mask, paste, and reflow treatment. The verified package description confirms 20 pins and a 4.2 mm by 4.2 mm body but does not provide the complete footprint dimensions or pin table. Obtain those details from the 37-page datasheet and confirm the actual package drawing before releasing artwork.
The AK4116VN operates over 2.7 V to 3.6 V, so it can share a regulated 3.3 V rail when the board's power budget permits. Place local high-frequency bypass capacitors at the supply pins and keep the return current short, following the datasheet's specified capacitance and layout. If the S/PDIF source comes from another board, evaluate ground-offset and signal-amplitude compatibility before insertion; those interface values are not present in the supplied verified data.
Do not assume that every 20-pin S/PDIF receiver is interchangeable with the AK4116VN. Clock source and direction, serial-data polarity, channel-status output, non-PCM indication, reset or mode pins, and the exposed-pad connection can differ even among devices with the same package family. The provided cross-reference search did not establish a verified drop-in replacement, so validate every pin and timing requirement before substituting a part.
Compliance Information
The verified web results do not provide RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals statements. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to this general-purpose audio receiver based on the supplied categorization.
