The ADAU1401 is a complete single-chip audio system with a 28-/56-bit audio DSP, ADCs, DACs, and microcontroller-like control interfaces. Signal processing includes equalization, cross over, bass enhancement, multiband dynamics processing, delay compensation, speaker compensation, and stereo image widening. This processing can be used to compensate for real-world limitations of speakers, amplifiers, and listening environments, providing dramatic improvements in perceived audio quality.

Its signal processing is comparable to that found in high end studio equipment. Most processing is done in full 56-bit, double precision mode, resulting in very good low level signal performance. The ADAU1401 is a fully programmable DSP. The easy to use SigmaStudio™ software allows the user to graphically configure a custom signal processing flow using blocks such as biquad filters, dynamics processors, level controls, and GPIO interface controls.

ADAU1401 programs can be loaded on power-up either from a serial EEPROM through its own self-boot mechanism or from an external microcontroller. On power-down, the current state of the parameters can be written back to the EEPROM from the ADAU1401 to be recalled the next time the program is run.

Two Σ-Δ ADCs and four Σ-Δ DACs provide a 98.5 dB analog input to analog output dynamic. Each ADC has a THD + N of −83 dB, and each DAC has a THD + N of −90 dB. Digital input and output ports allow a glueless connection to additional ADCs and DACs. The ADAU1401 communicates through an I²C® bus or a 4-wire SPI port.

Applications

Multimedia speaker systems

MP3 player speaker docks

Automotive head units

Minicomponent stereos

Digital televisions

Studio monitors

Speaker crossovers

Musical instrument effects processors

In-seat sound systems (aircraft/motor coaches)

Data Sheet, Rev. A, 4/08

Part#	Instructions/Cycles	DAC DNR (dB)	DAC THD+N @ 1 kHz (-3dB)	ADC DNR (dB)	ADC THD+N (dB)	Digital I/O Channels	Analog I/O Channels	Product Description	Price* (1000-4999)
AD1940	1,536	n/a	n/a	-	-	16/16	0/0	SigmaDSP Multichannel 28-/56-Bit Audio Processor w/ 4-Wire SPI ® control interface.	$8.09
AD1941	1,536	n/a	n/a	-	-	16/16	0/0	SigmaDSP Multichannel 28-/56-Bit Audio Processor w/ 2-wire I2C ® control interface.	$8.35
AD1953	512	112	100	-	-	4/6	0/3	SigmaDSP 3 Ch, 26-/48-Bit Processing D/A	$7.06
AD1954	512	112	100	-	-	4/2	0/3	SigmaDSP 3 Ch, 26-/48-Bit Processing D/A	$7.06
ADAU1401	1,024	104	90	100	-83	8/8	2/4	28/56-Bit Automotive Audio Processor with Two ADCs and Four DACs	-
ADAU1701	1,024	104	90	100	-83	8/8	2/4	SigmaDSP® 28/56-Bit Audio Processor with Two ADCs and Four DACs	$4.47
ADAU1702	512	104	90	100	-83	8/8	2/4	SigmaDSP 28/56-Bit Audio Processor with 2 ADC/4 DAC	$3.53

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