ETC ES1921

ES1921
AC ‘97 Rev 2.1 Audio CODEC
Data Sheet
DESCRIPTION
The ES1921 audio codec is a combination codec and
audio mixer device that is fully compliant with Rev. 2.1 of
Intel’s Audio Codec’ 97 (AC’97) Component Specification.
When used with the ESS Maestro™ family of PCI-based
digital audio accelerators, the ES1921 helps complete a
superior high-performance PCI audio subsystem solution
for both desktop and notebook computers.
The ES1921 audio codec supports full-duplex stereo
operation for simultaneous record and playback. Voice,
sound, and music are regularly sampled for record and
playback at 48 kHz. The playback mixer has four stereo
inputs and two mono inputs. The record multiplexer has
five stereo inputs and three mono inputs, while the mixer
includes three outputs. Line Out can be used for stereo
output to multimedia speakers while Mono Out can be
used to output to a telephony subsystem or down-line
phone.
The major functions of the ES1921 include stereo 18-bit
ADC and DAC audio signal conversion while also
providing the interface and control logic to transfer audio
data between its serial I/O terminals and the digital audio
accelerator. The ES1921 uses its six line-level inputs, its
three outputs and the TDM-based serial AC-Link to
transfer data between itself and a digital audio accelerator,
such as the ESS Maestro™ family of PCI-based digital
audio accelerators.
The ES1921 may be used as a primary or secondary
CODEC in multiple codec configurations conforming to the
AC'97 Rev. 2.1 specification. The ES1921’s conformance
to AC’97 in multiple codec configurations allows it to be
used both in 2- and 4-speaker audio-only solutions and in
audio-modem solutions for motherboards, add-on cards,
or PCMCIA cards. The ES1921 is available in an industrystandard 48-pin Thin Quad Flat Pack (TQFP).
FEATURES
Record and Playback Features
• Full-duplex stereo operation for simultaneous record and
• Meets or exceeds Audio CODEC ’97 Rev. 2.1
performance specifications
• Supports dual-codec architecture for configuration with
one ES1921 in notebook and one in docking station
playback
• 18-bit stereo ADC and DAC; 3rd 18-bit ADC for mic input
• Supports AC-Link digital serial interface
• 4 stereo inputs for line-in, CD, video, and auxiliary line-in
• 2 selectable mono inputs for microphone sharing a single
• 48 kHz playback and record sample rate
Power
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
mixer input and 1 mono input for phone
• PC speaker input
• 3.3 V or 5.0 V digital and 5.0 V analog power supply
support using an external amplifier power down control
(AVDD >= DVDD)
• 2 stereo outputs for line-out such as multimedia speakers
and DVD Pure Audio
• Usable in desktop, motherboard, notebook and sound
card applications, 3D audio applications and in audiomodem applications
Compatibility
• Meets Microsoft PC99 specifications for Baseline and
Advanced Audio with FAQ updates and with Rev. 2.1 of
Intel’s Audio CODEC ’97 specification
BLOCK DIAGRAM
ES1921
Mono Out
Mixer
L
DAC
SYNC
True Line Out
Line Out
R
BIT_CLK
RESET#
PC Beep
DAC
Analog Mixing
and
Volume Control
AC-Link
Interface and
Register Set
SDATA_OUT
Phone
Line
CD
L
Video
ADC
SDATA_IN
ADC
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Aux
R
+20 dB
Mux
Mic1
Mic2
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ES1921 PRODUCT BRIEF
AVDD1
VREF
AVSS1
VREFOUT
AFILT1
AFILT2
CAP1
CAP2
CAP3
ANTI_POP
LINE_OUT_L
LINE_OUT_R
PINOUT
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
37
24
LINE_IN_R
AVDD2
38
23
LINE_IN_L
LNLVL_OUT_L
39
22
MIC2
NC
40
21
MIC1
LNLVL_OUT_R
41
20
CD_R
AVSS2
42
CD_GND
NC
43
ES1921
19
18
CD_L
NC
44
48-PIN TQFP
17
VIDEO_R
ID0
45
16
VIDEO_L
ID1
46
15
AUX_R
EAPD
47
14
AUX_L
NC
48
13
PHONE
(REV. C)
RESET#
PC_BEEP
AVSS1
AVDD1
SYNC
10 11 12
VREF
DVDD2
SDATA_IN
9
VREFOUT
8
AFILT1
DVSS2
BIT_CLK
7
AFILT2
6
SRC
SDATA_OUT
5
CAP2
DVSS1
4
ENABLE
XTL_OUT
3
PRIMARY_DN#
DVDD1
LINE_OUT_R
2
XTL_IN
1
LINE_OUT_L
MONO_OUT
MIC1
LNLVL_OUT_R
41
20
CD_R
AVSS2
42
CD_GND
NC
43
ES1921
19
18
CD_L
NC
44
17
VIDEO_R
ID0
45
48-PIN TQFP
(REV. D)
16
VIDEO_L
ID1
46
15
AUX_R
EAPD
47
14
AUX_L
SDATA_IN1
48
13
PHONE
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12
RESET#
2
PC_BEEP
1
SYNC
21
DVDD2
40
SDATA_IN
MIC2
NC
DVSS2
22
BIT_CLK
39
SDATA_OUT
LINE_IN_L
LNLVL_OUT_L
DVSS1
23
XTL_OUT
38
DVDD1
LINE_IN_R
AVDD2
XTL_IN
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
37
24
MONO_OUT
Figure 1 ES1921 Revision C and Revision D Pinouts
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ES1921 PRODUCT BRIEF
REV. C BLOCK DIAGRAM
DVSS DVDD
AVDD
CD
LINE_IN
AUX
MIC1
MIC2
PHONE
AVSS
RECORD
SOURCE
VIDEO
PLAYBACK
MIXER
PREAMP/MIC BOOST
ID[1:0]
PC_BEEP
PCM-out DACs
RESET#
BIT_CLK
SYNC
SDATA_IN
SDATA_OUT
AFILT[1:0]
Left
18-BIT
DACDAC
STEREO
Right
18-BIT
STEREO
DACDAC
MONO_OUT
18-BIT
ADC
Left
FILTER
FILTER
18-BIT
ADC
Right
AC-LINK
MONO
VOL
CTRL
LNLVL
PCM-in ADCs
VREF
VREFOUT
MASTER
VOL
CTRL
LINE_OUT
REF GEN
POWER MGMT
MASTER
VOL
CTRL
XTL_IN
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XTL_OUT
EAPD
ANTI_POP
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ES1921 PRODUCT BRIEF
REV. D BLOCK DIAGRAM
DVSS DVDD
AVDD
CD
LINE_IN
AUX
MIC1
MIC2
PHONE
AVSS
RECORD
SOURCE
VIDEO
PLAYBACK
MIXER
PREAMP/MIC BOOST
ID[1:0]
PC_BEEP
PCM-out DACs
RESET#
BIT_CLK
SYNC
SDATA_IN
SDATA_OUT
AFILT[1:0]
Left
18-BIT
DACDAC
STEREO
Right
18-BIT
STEREO
DACDAC
MONO_OUT
18-BIT
ADC
Left
FILTER
FILTER
18-BIT
ADC
Right
AC-LINK
MONO
VOL
CTRL
LNLVL
PCM-in ADCs
VREF
VREFOUT
MASTER
VOL
CTRL
LINE_OUT
REF GEN
POWER MGMT
MASTER
VOL
CTRL
XTL_IN
XTL_OUT
EAPD
ANTI_POP
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