WM8739 / WM8739L
Advanced Information
The line inputs are biased internally through the operational amplifier to VMID. Whenever the line
inputs are muted or the device placed into standby mode, the line inputs are kept biased to VMID
using special anti-thump circuitry. This reduces any audible clicks that may otherwise be heard when
re-activating the inputs.
The external components required to complete the line input application are shown in the Figure 9.
R1
AGND
R2
C2
C1
LINEIN
ADC
AGND AGND
Figure 9 Line Input Application Drawing
For interfacing to a typical CD system, it is recommended that the input is scaled to ensure that there
is no clipping at the input. R1 = 5K, R2= 5K, C1=47pF, C2=470nF (10V ceramic type).
R1 and R2 form a resistive divider to attenuate the 2 Vrms output from a CD player to a 1 Vrms level,
so avoiding overloading the inputs. R2 also provides a discharge path for C2, thus preventing the
input to C2 charging to an excessive voltage which may otherwise damage any equipment connected
that is not suitably protected against high voltages. C1 forms an RF low pass filter for increasing the
rejection of RF interference picked up on any cables. C2 forms a DC blocking capacitor to remove
the DC path between the WM8739 and the driving audio equipment. C2 together with the input
impedance of the WM8739 form a high pass filter.
The WM8739 uses a multi-bit oversampled sigma-delta ADC. A single channel of the ADC is
illustrated in the Figure 10.
FROM LINE
INPUT
ANALOG
INTEGRATOR
TO ADC DIGITAL FILTERS
MULTI
BITS
Figure 10 Multi-Bit Oversampling Sigma Delta ADC Schematic
The use of multi-bit feedback and high oversampling rates reduces the effects of jitter and high
frequency noise.
AI Rev 2.2 September 2001
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