AKM AKD4421

[AK4421]
AK4421
192kHz 24-Bit Stereo ΔΣ DAC with 2Vrms Output
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AK4421 is 3.3V 24-bit stereo DAC with an integrated 2Vrms output buffer. A charge pump in the
buffer develops an internal negative power supply rail that enables a ground-referenced 2Vrms output.
Using AKM’s multi bit modulator architecture, the AK4421 delivers a wide dynamic range while preserving
linearity for improved THD+N performance. The AK4421 integrates a combination of switched-capacitor
and continuous-time filters, increasing performance for systems with excessive clock jitter. The 24-bit
word length and 192kHz sampling rate make this part ideal for a wide range of consumer audio
applications, such as portable A/V players, set-top boxes, and digital televisions. The AK4421 is offered in
a space saving 16pin TSSOP package.
FEATURES
† Sampling Rate Ranging from 8kHz to 192kHz
† 128 times Oversampling (Normal Speed Mode)
† 64 times Oversampling (Double Speed Mode)
† 32 times Oversampling (Quad Speed Mode)
† 24-Bit 8 times FIR Digital Filter
† Switched-Capacitor Filter with High Tolerance to Clock Jitter
† Single Ended 2Vrms Output Buffer
† Soft mute
† I/F format: 24-Bit MSB justified or I2S
† Master clock: 512fs, 768fs or 1152fs (Normal Speed Mode)
256fs or 384fs (Double Speed Mode)
128fs or 192fs (Quad Speed Mode)
† THD+N: -92dB (-3dB output level)
† Dynamic Range: 102dB
† Automatic Power-on Reset Circuit
† Power supply: +3.0 ∼ +3.6V
† Ta = -20 to 85°C
† Small Package: 16pin TSSOP (6.4mm x 5.0mm)
MCLK
SMUTE
DIF
VDD
Clock
Divider
Control
Interface
DZF
VSS1
LRCK
BICK
SDTI
Audio
Data
Interface
8X
Interpolator
ΔΣ
Modulator
SCF
LPF
AOUTL
8X
Interpolator
ΔΣ
Modulator
SCF
LPF
AOUTR
Charge
Pump
CP
CN
1μ
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VEE
VSS2
CVDD
1μ
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■ Ordering Guide
-20 ∼ +85°C
16pin TSSOP (0.65mm pitch)
Evaluation Board for AK4421
AK4421ET
AKD4421
■ Pin Layout
CN
1
16
VEE
CP
2
15
VSS2
SMUTE
3
14
CVDD
MCLK
4
13
DZF
BICK
5
12
VSS1
SDTI
6
11
VDD
LRCK
7
10
AOUTL
DIF
8
9
AOUTR
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„ Compatibility with AK4420, AK4421 and AK4424
Digital de-emphasis
I/F format
Pin out
Pin#3
Pin#8
Power Supply
THD+N
DR
Operating Temperature
AK4420
24-bit MSB justified
I²S
SMUTE
DIF
+4.5 ∼ +5.5V
-92dB
105dB
ET: -20 ∼ +85°C
VT: -40 ∼ +85°C
AK4421
24-bit MSB justified
I²S
SMUTE
DIF
+3.0 ∼ +3.6V
-92dB (-3dBFS)
102dB
AK4424
X
DEM
SMUTE
+4.5 ∼ +5.5V
-92dB
105dB
ET: -20 ∼ +85°C
ET: -20 ∼ +85°C
I²S
-: Not available
X: Available
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PIN/FUNCTION
No.
Pin Name
I/O
Function
Negative Charge Pump Capacitor Terminal Pin
Connect to CP with a 1.0μF low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) capacitor
1
CN
I
over temperature. When this capacitor is polarized, the positive polarity pin
should be connected to the CP pin. Non-polarized capacitors can also be
used.
Positive Charge Pump Capacitor Terminal Pin
Connect to CN with a 1.0μF low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance)
2
CP
I
capacitor over temperature. When this capacitor is polarized, the positive
polarity pin should be connected to the CP pin. Non-polarized capacitors can
also be used.
Soft Mute Enable Pin (Internal pull down: 100kΩ)
3
SMUTE
I
“H”: Enable, “L”: Disable
4
MCLK
I
Master Clock Input Pin
5
BICK
I
Audio Serial Data Clock Pin
6
SDTI
I
Audio Serial Data Input Pin
7
LRCK
I
L/R Clock Pin
Audio Data Interface Format Pin
8
DIF
I
“L”: Left Justified, “H”: I2S
Right channel Analog Output Pin
9
AOUTR
O
When PDN pin = “L”, outputs VCOM voltage(0V, typ).
Left channel Analog Output Pin
10
AOUTL
O
When PDN pin = “L”, outputs VCOM voltage(0V, typ).
11
VDD
DAC Power Supply Pin, 3.0V∼3.6V
12
VSS1
Ground Pin 1
13
DZF
O
Zero Input Detect Pin
14
CVDD
Charge Pump Power Supply Pin, 3.0V∼3.6V
15
VSS2
Ground Pin 2
Negative Voltage Output Pin
Connect to VSS2 with a 1.0μF low ESR capacitor over temperature. When
16
VEE
O
this capacitor is polarized, the positive polarity pin should be connected to
the VSS2 pin. Non-polarized capacitors can also be used.
Note: All input pins except for the CN pin should not be left floating.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(VSS1=VSS2=0V; Note 1)
Parameter
Power Supply
Symbol
VDD
CVDD
IIN
VIND
Ta
Tstg
Input Current (any pins except for supplies)
Input Voltage
Ambient Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Note 1. All voltages with respect to ground.
Note 2. VSS1, VSS2 connect to the same analog grand.
min
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-20
-65
max
+6.0
+6.0
±10
VDD+0.3
85
150
Units
V
V
mA
V
°C
°C
WARNING: Operation at or beyond these limits may result in permanent damage to the device.
Normal operation is not guaranteed at these extremes.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
(VSS1=VSS2=0V; Note 1)
Parameter
Power Supply
Symbol
VDD
CVDD
min
+3.0
typ
+3.3
VDD
max
+3.6
Units
V
Note 3. CVDD should be equal to VDD
*AKEMD assumes no responsibility for the usage beyond the conditions in this datasheet.
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ANALOG CHARACTERISTICS
(Ta = 25°C; VDD=CVDD = +3.3V; fs = 44.1 kHz; BICK = 64fs; Signal Frequency = 1 kHz;
24bit Input Data; Measurement frequency = 20Hz ∼ 20kHz; RL ≥5kΩ)
Parameter
min
typ
max
Resolution
24
Dynamic Characteristics (Note 4)
THD+N (-3dBFs)
fs=44.1kHz, BW=20kHz
-92
-84
(Note 5)
fs=96kHz, BW=40kHz
-92
fs=192kHz, BW=40kHz
-92
Dynamic Range (-60dBFS with A-weighted, Note 6)
96
102
S/N (A-weighted, Note 7)
96
102
Interchannel Isolation (1kHz, -3dBFs)
90
100
Interchannel Gain Mismatch(-3dBFs)
0.2
0.5
DC Accuracy
DC Offset
(at output pin)
-60
0
+60
Gain Drift
100
Output Voltage (Note 8)
0dBFS
2.00
-3dBFS
1.27
1.42
1.57
Load Capacitance (Note 9)
25
Load Resistance
5
Power Supplies
Power Supply Current: (Note 10)
20
30
Normal Operation (fs≤96kHz)
22
33
Normal Operation (fs=192kHz)
10
100
Power-Down Mode (Note 11)
Note 4. Measured by Audio Precision (System Two). Refer to the evaluation board manual.
Note 5. -60dB(typ) at 0dBFs (RL ≥10kΩ)
Note 6. 98dB for 16-bit input data
Note 7. S/N does not depend on input data size.
Note 8. Full-scale voltage (0dB). Output voltage is proportional to the voltage of VDD:
AOUT (typ.@0dB) = 2Vrms × VDD/3.3.
AOUT (typ.@-3dB) = 1.42Vrms × VDD/3.3.
Note 9. In case of driving capacitive load, inset a resistor between the output pin and the capacitive load.
Note 10. The current into VDD and CVDD.
Note 11. All digital inputs including clock pins (MCLK, BICK and LRCK) are fixed to VSS or VDD
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Bits
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
mV
ppm/°C
Vrms
Vrms
pF
kΩ
mA
mA
μA
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FILTER CHARACTERISTICS
(Ta = 25°C; VDD=CVDD = +3.0 ∼ +3.6V; fs = 44.1 kHz)
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
max
Units
Digital filter
PB
0
20.0
kHz
Passband
±0.05dB (Note 12)
22.05
kHz
–6.0dB
Stopband (Note 12)
SB
24.1
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
dB
± 0.02
Stopband Attenuation
SA
54
dB
Group Delay (Note 13)
GD
19.3
1/fs
Digital Filter + LPF
Frequency Response 20.0kHz fs=44.1kHz
FR
dB
± 0.05
40.0kHz fs=96kHz
FR
dB
± 0.05
80.0kHz fs=192kHz
FR
dB
± 0.05
Note 12. The passband and stopband frequencies scale with fs (system sampling rate).
For example, PB=0.4535×fs (@±0.05dB), SB=0.546×fs.
Note 13. Calculated delay time caused by the digital filter. This time is measured from setting the 16/24bit data
of both channels to input register to the output of the analog signal.
DC CHARACTERISTICS
(Ta = 25°C; VDD=CVDD = +3.0 ∼ +3.6V)
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
max
High-Level Input Voltage
VIH
70%VDD
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIL
30%VDD
High-Level Output Voltage (Iout = -80uA)
VOH
VDD-0.4
Low-Level Output Voltage (Iout = 80uA)
VOL
0.4
Input Leakage Current (Note 14)
Iin
± 10
Note 14. The SMUTE pin is not included. The SMUTE pin has internal pull-down resistor (typ.100kΩ).
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V
V
V
μA
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SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
(Ta = 25°C; VDD=CVDD = +3.0 ∼ +3.6V)
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
fCLK
4.096
11.2896
Master Clock Frequency
dCLK
40
Duty Cycle
LRCK Frequency
8
fsn
Normal Speed Mode
32
fsd
Double Speed Mode
120
fsq
Quad Speed Mode
45
Duty
Duty Cycle
Audio Interface Timing
BICK Period
tBCK
1/128fsn
Normal Speed Mode
tBCK
1/64fsd
Double Speed Mode
tBCK
1/64fsq
Quad Speed Mode
tBCKL
30
BICK Pulse Width Low
tBCKH
30
Pulse Width High
tBLR
20
BICK “↑” to LRCK Edge (Note 15)
tLRB
20
LRCK Edge to BICK “↑” (Note 15)
tSDH
20
SDTI Hold Time
tSDS
20
SDTI Setup Time
Note 15. BICK rising edge must not occur at the same time as LRCK edge.
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36.864
60
Units
MHz
%
48
96
192
55
kHz
kHz
kHz
%
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
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■ Timing Diagram
1/fCLK
VIH
MCLK
VIL
tCLKH
tCLKL
dCLK=tCLKH x fCLK, tCLKL x fCLK
1/fs
VIH
LRCK
VIL
tBCK
VIH
BICK
VIL
tBCKH
tBCKL
Figure 1. Clock Timing
VIH
LRCK
VIL
tBLR
tLRB
VIH
BICK
VIL
tSDH
tSDS
VIH
SDTI
VIL
Figure 2. Serial Interface Timing
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OPERATION OVERVIEW
■ System Clock
The external clocks required to operate the AK4421 are MCLK, LRCK, and BICK. The master clock (MCLK) should be
synchronized with LRCK, but the phase is not critical. The MCLK is used to operate the digital interpolation filter and the
delta-sigma modulator. Sampling speed and MCLK frequency are detected automatically, and then the internal master
clock is set to the appropriate frequency (Table 1).
The AK4421 is automatically placed in power saving mode when MCLK and LRCK stop during normal operation mode,
and the analog output goes to 0V(typ). When MCLK and LRCK are input again, the AK4421 is powered up. After exiting
reset following power-up, the AK4421 is not fully operational until MCLK and LRCK are input.
LRCK
fs
32.0kHz
44.1kHz
48.0kHz
88.2kHz
96.0kHz
176.4kHz
192.0kHz
128fs
22.5792
24.5760
192fs
33.8688
36.8640
MCLK (MHz)
256fs
384fs
512fs
16.3840
22.5792
24.5760
22.5792
33.8688
24.5760
36.8640
-
768fs
24.5760
33.8688
36.8640
-
1152fs
36.8640
-
Sampling
Speed
Normal
Double
Quad
Table 1. System Clock Example
When MCLK= 256fs/384fs, the Auto Setting Mode supports sampling rate of 32kHz~96kHz (Table 1). But, when the
sampling rate is 32kHz~48kHz, DR and S/N will degrade by approximately 3dB as compared to when MCLK=
512fs/768fs (Table 2).
MCLK
DR,S/N
256fs/384fs
99dB
512fs/768fs
102dB
Table 2. Relationship between MCLK frequency and DR, S/N (fs= 44.1kHz)
■ Audio Serial Interface Format
The audio data is shifted in via the SDTI pin using the BICK and LRCK inputs. The DIF pin can select between two serial
data modes as shown in Table 3. In all modes the serial data is MSB-first, two’s complement format and it is latched on
the rising edge of BICK. In one cycle of LRCK, eight “H” pulses or more must not be input to the DIF pin.
Mode
0
1
DIF
L
H
SDTI Format
24bit MSB justified
24bit I2S
BICK
≥48fs
≥48fs
Figure
Figure 3
Figure 4
Table 3. Audio Data Formats
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LRCK
0
1
2
22
23
24
30
31
0
1
2
22
23
24
30
31
0
1
BICK
(64fs)
SDTI
23 22
1
0
Don’t care
23 22
0
1
Don’t care
23
22
23:MSB, 0:LSB
Lch Data
Rch Data
Figure 3. Mode 0 Timing
LRCK
0
1
2
3
23
24
25
31
0
1
2
3
23
24
25
31
0
1
BICK
(64fs)
SDTI
23 22
1
0
Don’t care
23 22
1
0
Don’t care
23
23:MSB, 0:LSB
Lch Data
Rch Data
Figure 4. Mode 1 Timing
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■ Zero detect function
When the input data for both channels are continuously zero for 8192 LRCK cycles, the DZF pin goes to “H”. The DZF
pin immediately returns to “L” if the input data for both channels are not zero (Figure 5).
■ Analog output block
The internal negative power supply generation circuit (Figure 5) provides a negative power supply for the internal 2Vrms
amplifier. It allows the AK4421 to output an audio signal centered at VSS (0V, typ) as shown in Figure 6. The negative
power generation circuit (Figure 5) needs 1.0uF capacitors (Ca, Cb) with low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance). If this
capacitor is polarized, the positive polarity pin should be connected to the CP and VSS2 pins. This circuit operates by
clocks generated from MCLK. When MCLK stops, the AK4421 is placed in reset mode automatically and the analog
outputs settle to VSS (0V, typ).
AK4421
CVDD
Charge
Pump
CP
CN
Negative Power
VSS2
(+)
1uF
Ca
VEE
Cb
1uF
(+)
Figure 5. Negative Power Generation Circuit
AK4421
2Vrms
0V
AOUTR
(AOUTL)
Figure 6. Audio Signal Output
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■ Soft Mute Operation
Soft mute operation is performed in the digital domain. When the SMUTE pin is set “H”, the output signal is attenuated to
-∞ in 1024 LRCK cycles. When the SMUTE pin is returned to “L”, the mute is cancelled and the output attenuation
gradually changes to 0dB in 1024 LRCK cycles. If the soft mute is cancelled within the 1024 LRCK cycles after starting
this operation, the attenuation is discontinued and it is returned to 0dB by the same cycle. Soft mute is effective for
changing the signal source without stopping the signal transmission.
SMUTE pin
1024/fs
0dB
1024/fs
(1)
(3)
Attenuation
-∞
GD
(2)
GD
AOUT
DZF pin
(4)
8192/fs
Notes:
(1) The time for input data attenuation to -∞ is :
Normal Speed Mode: 1024 LRCK cycles (1024/fs).
Double Speed Mode: 2048 LRCK cycles (2048/fs).
Quad Speed Mode : 4096 LRCK cycles (4096/fs).
(2) The analog output corresponding to a specific digital input has a group delay, GD.
(3) If soft mute is cancelled before attenuating to -∞ after starting the operation, the attenuation is discontinued and
returned to ATT level in the same cycle.
(4) When the input data for both channels are continuously zero for 8192 LRCK cycles, the DZF pin goes to “H”. The
DZF pin immediately returns to “L” if the input data are not zero.
Figure 7. Soft Mute and Zero Detect Function
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■ System Reset
The AK4421 is in power down mode upon power-up. The MLCK should be input after the power supplies are ramped up.
The AK4421 is in power-down mode until LRCK are input.
Power Supply
(VDD, CVDD)
(6)
MCLK
Low
20 us
Analog
Circuit
Digital
Circuit
Charge Pump
Circuit
(1)
Power down
Power down
(2)
Power-up
2, 3
LRCK
Power down
Power-up
Power-up
(3)
Charge Pump
Time A
Counter circuit
D/A In
(Digital)
“0” data
D/A Out
(Analog)
DZF
MUTE (D/A Out)
(4)
(5)
Notes:
(1) Approximately 20us after a MCLK input is detected, the internal analog circuit is powered-up.
(2) The digital circuit is powered-up after 2 or 3 LRCK cycles following the detection of MCLK.
(3) The charge pump counter starts after the charge pump circuit is powered-up. The DAC outputs a valid analog signal
after Time A.
Time A = 1024/ (fs x 16): Normal speed mode
Time A = 1024/ (fs x 8): Double speed mode
Time A = 1024/ (fs x 4): Quadruple speed mode
(4) No audible click noise occurs under normal conditions.
(5) The DZF pin is “L” in the power-down mode.
(6) The power supply must be powered-up when the MCLK pin is “L”. MCLK must be input after 20us when the power
supply voltage achieves 80% of VDD. If not, click noise may occur at a different time from this figure.
Figure 8. System Reset Diagram
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■ Reset Function
When the MCLK or LRCK stops, the AK4421 is placed in reset mode and its analog outputs are set to VSS (0V, typ).
When the MCLK and LRCK are restarted, the AK4421 returns to normal operation mode.
Internal
State
Normal Operation
Reset
D/A In
(Digital)
Normal Operation
(1)
GD
D/A Out
(Analog)
(3)
VSS
(2)
(3)
<Case1:MCLK Stop>
Clock In
(4) MCLK Stop
MCLK, BICK, LRCK
(6)
DZF
<Case2:LRCK Stop>
Clock In
(4) (5) LRCK Stop
MCLK, BICK, LRCK
(6)
DZF
Notes:
(1) Digital data can be stopped. The click noise after MCLK and LRCK are input again can be reduced by inputting
the “0” data during this period.
(2) The analog output corresponding to a specific digital input has group delay (GD).
(3) No audible click noise occurs under normal conditions.
(4) Clocks (MCLK, BICK, LRCK) can be stopped in the reset mode (MCLK or LRCK is stopped).
(5) The AK4421 detects the stop of LRCK if LRCK stops for more than 2048/fs. When LRCK is stopped, the
AK4421 exits reset mode after LRCK is inputted..
(6) The DZF pin is set to “L” in the reset mode.
Figure 9. Reset Timing Example
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SYSTEM DESIGN
Figure 10 shows the system connection diagram. An evaluation board (AKD4421) is available for fast evaluation as well
as suggestions for peripheral circuitry.
1
CN
VEE 16
2
CP
VSS2 15
3
SMUTE
Master Clock
4
MCLK
64fs
5
BICK
24bit Audio Data
6
SDTI
fs
7
LRCK
AOUTL 10
8
DIF
AOUTR
1u (1)
ModeSetting
Digital Ground
+
CVDD 14
DZF 13
AK4421
VSS1 12
VDD 11
9
Analog
3.3V
1u (1)
+
0.1u
+ 10u
10Ω
External Mute Circuits
0.1u
+ 10u
Lch Out
Rch Out
Analog Ground
Note:
Use low ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) capacitors. When using polarized capacitors, the positive polarity pin
should be connected to the CP and VSS2 pin.
VSS1 and VSS2 should be separated from digital system ground.
Digital input pins should not be allowed to float.
Figure 10. Typical Connection Diagram
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1. Grounding and Power Supply Decoupling
VDD, CVDD and VSS are supplied from the analog supply and should be separated from the system digital supply.
Decoupling capacitors, especially 0.1μF ceramic capacitors for high frequency bypass, should be placed as near to VDD
and CVDD as possible. The differential voltage between VDD and VSS pins set the analog output range. The power-up
sequence between VDD and CVDD is not critical.
2. Analog Outputs
The analog outputs are single-ended and centered around the VSS (ground) voltage. The output signal range is typically
2.0Vrms (typ @VDD=3.3V). The internal switched-capacitor filter (SCF) and continuous-time filter (CTF) attenuate the
noise generated by the delta-sigma modulator beyond the audio passband. Using a 1st-order LPF (Figure 11) can reduce
noise beyond the audio passband.
The output voltage is positive full scale for 7FFFFFH (@24-bit data) and negative full scale for 800000H (@24-bit
data). The ideal output is 0V (VSS) for 000000H (@24bit). The DC offset is ±60mV or less.
AK4421
470
Analog
Out
AOUT
2.2nF
2.00Vrms (typ)
(fc = 154kHz, gain = -0.28dB @ 40kHz, gain = -1.04dB @ 80kHz)
Figure 11. External 1st order LPF Circuit Example
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PACKAGE
16pin TSSOP (Unit: mm)
*5.0±0.1
9
A
8
1
0.13 M
6.4±0.2
*4.4±0.1
16
1.05±0.05
0.22±0.1
0.17±0.05
0.65
Detail A
Seating Plane
0.5±0.2
0.1±0.1
0.10
NOTE: Dimension "*" does not include mold flash.
0-10°
■ Package & Lead frame material
Package molding compound:
Lead frame material:
Lead frame surface treatment:
Epoxy
Cu
Solder (Pb free) plate
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MARKING
AKM
4421ET
XXYYY
1)
2)
3)
4)
Pin #1 indication
Date Code : XXYYY (5 digits)
XX:
Lot#
YYY: Date Code
Marketing Code : 4421ET
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REVISION HISTORY
Date
(YY/MM/DD)
08/03/31
08/08/01
Revision Reason
00
01
Page
Contents
6
DC CHARACTERISTICS
A row for the output voltage value was written as for input
High-Level Input Voltage → High-Level Output Voltage
Low-Level Input Voltage → Low-Level Output Voltage
VIH → VOH
VIL → VOL
First Edition
Error
Correct
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
z These products and their specifications are subject to change without notice.
When you consider any use or application of these products, please make inquiries the sales office of Asahi Kasei
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use of any information contained herein.
z Any export of these products, or devices or systems containing them, may require an export license or other official
approval under the law and regulations of the country of export pertaining to customs and tariffs, currency exchange,
or strategic materials.
z AKEMD products are neither intended nor authorized for use as critical componentsNote1) in any safety, life support, or
other hazard related device or systemNote2), and AKEMD assumes no responsibility for such use, except for the use
approved with the express written consent by Representative Director of AKEMD. As used here:
Note1) A critical component is one whose failure to function or perform may reasonably be expected to result,
whether directly or indirectly, in the loss of the safety or effectiveness of the device or system containing it, and
which must therefore meet very high standards of performance and reliability.
Note2) A hazard related device or system is one designed or intended for life support or maintenance of safety or
for applications in medicine, aerospace, nuclear energy, or other fields, in which its failure to function or perform
may reasonably be expected to result in loss of life or in significant injury or damage to person or property.
z It is the responsibility of the buyer or distributor of AKEMD products, who distributes, disposes of, or otherwise
places the product with a third party, to notify such third party in advance of the above content and conditions, and the
buyer or distributor agrees to assume any and all responsibility and liability for and hold AKEMD harmless from any
and all claims arising from the use of said product in the absence of such notification.
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