AK4384ET - 24-Bit 192kHz Stereo DAC | Asahi Kasei
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An audio DAC is a signal-conversion integrated circuit in the ADC/DAC category. Its function is to transform digital audio samples into an analog voltage suitable for a downstream headphone amplifier, line amplifier, mixer, or speaker system. Within the broader semiconductor hierarchy, an AK4384ET DAC belongs to the ADC/DAC class of data-conversion ICs, where resolution, dynamic range, linearity, clocking, and output filtering determine how faithfully digital audio is reproduced.
The AK4384ET provides a 24-bit conversion resolution, 106 dB dynamic range, and support for sampling rates through 192 kHz. Its two-channel architecture allows simultaneous stereo playback while reducing the number of external conversion devices required. The manufacturer describes the device as a cost-and-performance solution for audio systems and uses a multibit modulator architecture to preserve linearity and improve THD+N performance.
The AK4384ET uses AKM's multibit DAC architecture rather than being characterized as a basic one-bit converter. This architecture is designed to balance wide dynamic range with improved linearity. Digital audio enters through I2S-compatible logic, while the analog output stage requires appropriate filtering and signal-chain design to achieve the intended channel separation, distortion, and noise performance in the finished equipment.
Typical applications include compact digital audio players, consumer audio equipment, digital mixing consoles, computer-audio accessories, and other stereo playback products. The 16-pin TSSOP package supports conventional surface-mount assembly, while the 192 kHz capability accommodates applications that require high-resolution PCM source material. Integration into a complete product also requires correct clocking, grounding, output filtering, and analog-output implementation.
During PCB design, place the device close to its digital-audio source and analog output circuitry to minimize sensitive-signal routing lengths. Follow the manufacturer pin-description table for power, ground, clock, data, and analog-output connections. Decoupling and analog-filter component values should be taken directly from the manufacturer reference circuit rather than inferred from generic audio-DAC layouts.
This page consolidates the exact AK4384ET identity, package information, resolution, channel count, sampling-rate capability, and documented conversion characteristics into an engineering-focused selection guide. It also separates confirmed attributes from parameters that require confirmation from the manufacturer datasheet, helping designers assess fit before beginning a layout, prototype, or production qualification.
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| Product Type | Stereo audio digital-to-analog converter |
| Manufacturer | Asahi Kasei Microdevices |
| Number of Channels | 2 channels |
| Resolução | 24 bit |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz |
| Dynamic Range | 106 dB |
| Digital Audio Interface | I2S |
| DAC Architecture | Multibit architecture |
| Encapsulamento | 16-pin TSSOP |
| Package Pitch | 0.65 mm |
| Temperatura de operação | -20°C to +85°C |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface mount |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do AK4384ET 0.65 mm
Configuração de pinos para AK4384ET (pacote 0.65 mm). Este componente analógico possui pinos de entrada, saída e alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para configurações de offset null, compensação e pino de enable. Ideal para circuitos de condicionamento de sinal e amplificadores.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para AK4384ET.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
AK4384ET é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Compact Digital Audio Player, Computer Audio Accessory, Digital Mixing Console Output, High-Resolution Audio Interface, Digital Audio Recorder Playback Monitor, Consumer Stereo Amplifier System.
Compact Digital Audio Player
The AK4384ET fits a compact digital audio player because it combines 24-bit resolution, two-channel playback, and operation up to 192 kHz in a 16-pin TSSOP. Its I2S interface accepts digital samples from an audio decoder or USB audio interface, while the multibit DAC architecture targets a balance of dynamic range and THD+N performance. Place the converter close to the analog output network to keep the dual-channel signal path compact, and design the reconstruction filter, clock source, supply decoupling, and line-output amplifier around the manufacturer reference circuit.
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Computer Audio Accessory
The AK4384ET is suitable for a computer-audio accessory requiring a dedicated high-resolution stereo output stage. Its I2S interface supports digital audio commonly used by audio engines and USB-to-I2S conversion paths, while 24-bit resolution and a maximum 192 kHz sampling rate support high-resolution source material. The 106 dB dynamic-range figure gives the design target needed to preserve low-level musical detail. Keep clocks and data routing controlled, use a short ground return, and follow the manufacturer output-filter recommendations to prevent digital switching energy from reaching the analog stage.
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Digital Mixing Console Output
The AK4384ET can serve as a high-resolution stereo monitoring or auxiliary output in a digital mixing console. Two-channel operation supports conventional left and right routing, while 24-bit conversion and operation through 192 kHz suit modern high-resolution mixing workflows. The 16-pin TSSOP package allows placement on a compact mixed-signal board, although careful partitioning between digital control, clock distribution, and analog outputs remains essential. Validate output level, filtering, grounding, and clock topology against the manufacturer reference design before production use.
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High-Resolution Audio Interface
The AK4384ET is appropriate for the stereo playback side of a high-resolution audio interface. The I2S input, 24-bit resolution, 192 kHz maximum sampling rate, and 106 dB dynamic range align with interfaces designed to preserve high-resolution PCM content. It is especially useful where the system needs a DAC separate from a mixed-signal audio codec. The designer must still establish clock, supply, and analog-output filtering requirements from the manufacturer datasheet, and should verify that the host controller can provide the required data and clock signals.
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Digital Audio Recorder Playback Monitor
The AK4384ET can provide a dedicated stereo monitoring output in a digital recording product or playback-monitor system. Its two-channel architecture supports left and right monitoring, while the 24-bit format and 192 kHz capability allow the playback section to support high-resolution recordings. The multibit architecture is intended to maintain linearity and improve THD+N, which is valuable when the monitor output is used for critical listening. Keep the converter and analog output network isolated from motors, relays, display circuitry, and switching-power stages to minimize noise injection.
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Consumer Stereo Amplifier System
The AK4384ET fits a consumer stereo amplifier system that receives digital audio and requires a separate high-resolution conversion stage. Its I2S interface, 24-bit resolution, two-channel output, and 192 kHz support provide a clear conversion target for CD, network, USB, or other digital sources. The DAC output should feed the amplifier's line or gain stage through the filtering network specified by the manufacturer. Maintain short analog traces, use a quiet power supply, and provide clean clocking so switching noise does not degrade the documented 106 dB dynamic range.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para AK4384ET — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto |
|---|---|
| Brand | Asahi Kasei Microdevices |
| Package | 16-pin TSSOP, 0.65 mm pitch |
| Product Type | Stereo audio DAC |
| Resolution | 24 bit |
| Number of Channels | 2 channels |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz |
| Dynamic Range | 106 dB |
| Digital Audio Interface | I2S |
| DAC Architecture | Multibit architecture |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +85°C |
Principais diferenciais
- High-resolution stereo conversion (vs Generic 16-bit stereo DAC)
- Supports high-rate digital audio (vs A 48 kHz or 96 kHz DAC)
- Multibit conversion architecture (vs Basic one-bit DAC architecture)
Notas de projeto
Place the AK4384ET close to the I2S source, clock circuitry, and analog output network. Route digital audio and clock signals away from both analog outputs and their reconstruction filters, and keep the ground return beneath the device continuous. Because the package uses a 0.65 mm lead pitch, confirm the land pattern against the package drawing, evaluate solder bridging during prototyping, and maintain assembly-line capability for the fine-pitch TSSOP footprint.
Separate the quiet analog supply path from digital loads, switching regulators, clock circuitry, and display or relay currents. Place local decoupling at the device's supply pins with short ground connections and use the capacitor types and values shown in the manufacturer reference circuit. Do not select a supply voltage or regulator from generic audio-DAC assumptions; verify the permitted range, sequencing, and current consumption in the electrical-characteristics tables before committing to the power architecture.
Implement the manufacturer's recommended analog reconstruction or low-pass filtering for the selected sampling mode, and confirm the clock-to-data timing relationship with the system controller. Keep I2S data, word-select, and clock traces away from sensitive analog nodes. Use a continuous reference plane and carefully control return paths so clock or switching energy is not injected into the stereo outputs, where it can degrade channel separation and THD+N even when the DAC itself operates within specification.
Informações de conformidade
The manufacturer datasheet states that product specifications and availability are subject to change and recommends confirming current status with AKM or its sales office. No specific RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declaration was established in the available records.