WM8918 Overview
The WM8918 is an ultra-low-power stereo digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with integrated ground-referenced headphone amplifiers that incorporate a dual-mode charge pump to optimize efficiency and power consumption during playback. The ground-referenced outputs eliminate headphone coupling capacitors and the outputs include common mode feedback paths to reject ground noise. Control sequences for audio path setup can be pre-loaded and executed by an integrated control write sequencer to reduce software driver development and minimize pops and clicks. The analog input stage can be configured for single ended or differential inputs, and up to three stereo microphone or line inputs may be connected.
Product Features
Low 3.8 mW quiescent power consumption for DAC to headphone playback
Low 2.4 mW quiescent power consumption for analog bypass playback
Integrated FLL provides all necessary clocks
Self-clocking modes allow processor to sleep
All standard sample rates from 8 kHz to 96 kHz
Stereo digital microphone input
Three single-ended inputs per stereo channel
One fully differential mic/line input per stereo channel
Digital dynamic range controller (compressor /limiter)
Digital side tone mixing
Ground referenced headphone driver
Ground referenced line outputs
Parametric Specifications
| Analog Output Type | Single-ended |
| Channels Out | 2 |
| DAC Dynamic Range (dB) | 96 |
| DAC THD+N (dB) | -86 |
| Sample Rate (kHz) | 8-96 |
| Resolution (bits) | 24 |
| Analog Power Supply (V) | 1.8-2 |
| Digital Power Supply (V) | 1-3.6 |
| Operational Power Consumption (mW) | 2.4-14 |
| Output Level (Vrms) | 1 |
| Features | 5 band EQ, DRC, digital mic interface, headphone driver, FLL |
| Package | 32 QFN |
Design Resources
WM8918CGEFL/V
WM8918 Datasheet
WM8918-6201-FL32-M-REV1 Example Configurations
6201-EV1-REV3 Schematic and Layout
WM8918-6201-FL32-M-REV1 Schematic and Layout
DRC Attack and Decay Times for Real Audio Signals
QFN Package PCB Footprint and Soldering Guidelines
Decoupling and Layout Methodology for Wolfson DACs, ADCs and Codecs
Software Packages
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