Renesas / Dialog DA7218 High-Performance Low-Power Audio Codec

Renesas / Dialog DA7218 High-Performance Low-Power Audio Codec is a device optimized for use in portable applications or wearable devices. The DA7218 has single-ended headphone outputs with headphone detect for use in accessories, offering excellent left to right channel separation and common mode noise rejection.

The DA7218 also has a stereo DAC to headphone output path and ultra-low-power operating modes to support always-on audio detect applications. It contains two analog microphone input paths, up to four digital microphone input paths, or a combination of both. The other chip in this family, the DA7217 has differential headphone outputs without headphone detect and has been designed for use inside headset devices.

Features

  • High-performance stereo DAC to headphone playback path with 110dB dynamic range
  • 4mW stereo playback power consumption
  • DAC digital filters with audio and voice mode options, five-band equalizer, and five programmable biquad stages
  • Dedicated low-latency digital sideband filter with three programmable biquad stages
  • High-performance microphone to ADC record path with a 105dB dynamic range
  • 2.5mW stereo record power consumption
  • ADC digital filters with audio and voice mode options
  • 500μW always-on record mode with automatic level detection
  • Hybrid analog/digital automatic level control to dynamically control the record level
  • Shutdown mode offering current consumption during standby of 2.5μA
  • Two low-noise microphone bias regulators with the programmable output voltage and ultra-low power mode
  • Ability to differentiate between stereo and mono headsets
  • Automatic detection of headset removal and confirmation of headset insertion

Applications

  • Wired headsets
  • Wired headphones
  • Audio accessories
  • Portable gaming controller
  • Tablets and eReaders
  • Gaming console controllers

DA7218 Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Renesas / Dialog DA7218 High-Performance Low-Power Audio Codec
Published: 2017-03-28 | Updated: 2023-07-05