AD1986A:  AC97 2.3 and HD Audio SoundMAX audio codec w/jack sensing

The AD1986A is used to add analog and digital audio capabilities to computer motherboards by connecting directly to the AC'97 and HD Audio core logic chipsets. By reusing existing systems ...More

AD1986A:  AC97 2.3 and HD Audio SoundMAX audio codec w/jack sensing

Product Description

The AD1986A is used to add analog and digital audio capabilities to computer motherboards by connecting directly to the AC'97 and HD Audio core logic chipsets. By reusing existing systems resources, this solution adds flexibility, improves sound quality, and lowers the system BOM cost by integrating components.

The AD1986A audio codec and ADI device drivers interface directly with the Intel, SIS, ALI, ATI, NVIDIA and VIA core logic chipsets. The AD1986A was developed and validated to the Intel audio codec '97 (AC '97) 2.3 Component Specification and the Intel HD Audio 1.0 specification (previously code named "HD Audio"). This solution is promoted under the SoundMax brand name and comprises an audio codec with dual interface(AC97 and HD Audio), support 5.1 (6) output channels, built-in 7 band digital parametric EQ, 2 headphone drivers, and SPDIF output, and driver software applications and offers several features for notebook and desktop PC's.

Features

  • Flexible OS Support
  • Integrated AC'97and HD Audio interfaces
  • Provides 5.1 channel of audio for 6 speakers
  • Low risk vendor Selection and Source of Supply
  • Fast Time to Market
  • Improved speaker performance with parametric EQ
  • Drivers for: W2K, W2K3, WINXP; WHQL pre-qualified, Linux, Win 98SE/WMe for AC'97
  • BOM cost savings, more flexibility and better audio quality
  • Works on the Intel, Via, SiS, ATI, nVIDIA, and ALI chipsets
  • Designs Inventory and Drivers available now

Diagrams

AD1986A Diagram
Functional Block Diagram for AD1986A

Specifications

# of ADCs 2
# DAC 6
ADC DNR (dB) 85dB
Compliant 2.3
DAC DNR (dB) 90dB
Number of Channels 6

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AD1881A 2 90 2 87 AC '97 Compliant CODEC $3.93
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AD1882A 6 95 4 90 HD Audio $2.41
AD1883 4 90 4 85 HD Audio CODEC, 4DACs/4ADCs, exceeds Microsoft Vista Premium performance for notebooks $2.45
AD1884 4 90 4 85 HD Audio $2.38
AD1884A 4 90 4 85 Audio CODEC, 4DACs/4ADCs, exceeds Microsoft Vista Premium performance for notebooks $2.45
AD1885 2 90 2 87 AC '97 Compliant CODEC $3.06
AD1886A 2 90 2 87 AC '97 Compliant CODEC $4.76
AD1888 6 90 2 80 AC '97 Compliant CODEC $2.22
AD1980 6 90 2 82 AC '97 Compliant CODEC $2.48
AD1981B 2 90 2 85 AC '97 Compliant CODEC $2.62
AD1981BL 2 90 2 83 AC '97 Compliant Low Power CODEC $3.08
AD1981HD 2 90 2 85 HD Audio CODEC with SPDIF $2.57
AD1983 2 90 2 85 2 Ch HD Audio Codec Single Chip $2.50
AD1984 4 96 4 90 HD Audio $3.11
AD1984A 4 96 4 90 Audio CODEC, 4DACs/4ADCs, exceeds Microsoft Vista Premium performance for notebooks $2.79
AD1984B 4 96 4 90 HD Audio CODEC, 4DACs/4ADCs, exceeds Microsoft Vista Premium performance $3.15
AD1986 6 90 2 85 AC '97 Compliant CODEC $3.69
AD1986A 6 90 2 85 HD Audio and AC '97 Compliant CODEC $2.44
AD1987 8