
Wolfson Microelectronics plc
DESCRIPTION
The WM8741 is a very high performance stereo DAC designed for audio applications such as professional recording systems, A/V receivers and high specification CD, DVD and home theatre systems. The device supports PCM data input word lengths from 16 to 32-bits and sampling rates up to 192kHz. The WM8741 also supports DSD bit- stream data format, in both direct DSD and PCM-converted DSD modes.
FEATURES
• Advanced Ultra High Performance Multi-bit Sigma-Delta Architecture
− 128dB SNR (‘A’-weighted mono @ 48kHz)
− 125dB SNR (‘A’-weighted stereo @ 48kHz)
− 123dB SNR (non-weighted stereo @ 48kHz)
− -100dB THD @ 48kHz
− Differential analogue voltage outputs
− High tolerance to clock jitter
• PCM Mode
− Sampling frequency: 32kHz to 192kHz
− Input data word length support: 16 to 32-bit
− Supports all standard audio interface formats
− Selectable advanced digital filter responses
− Includes linear/minimum phase and range of
tailored characteristics
− Enables low pre-ringing, minimal latency
− Optional interface to industry standard external filters
− Digital volume control in 0.125dB steps with soft ramp
and soft mute
− Anti-clipping mode to prevent distortion even with input
signals recorded up to 0dB
− Selectable de-emphasis support
− Zero Flag output
• DSD Mode
− DSD bit-stream support for SACD applications
− Support for normal or phase modulated bit-streams
− Direct or PCM converted DSD paths (DSD Plus)
− DSD mute
• Hardware or software control modes:
− 2 and 3 wire serial control interface support
• Pin compatible with WM8740
• 4.5V to 5.5V analogue, 3.0V to 3.6V digital supply operation
• 28-lead SSOP Package
APPLICATIONS
• Professional audio systems
• CD, DVD, SACD audio
• Home theatre systems
• A/V receivers