AKM AKD5358B

[AK5358B]
AK5358B
96kHz 24-Bit ΔΣ ADC
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AK5358B is a stereo A/D Converter with a wide sampling rate range of 8kHz ∼ 96kHz and it is suitable
for consumer to professional audio system. The AK5358B achieves high accuracy and low cost by using
Enhanced dual bit ΔΣ techniques. No external components are required with single-ended analog inputs.
The audio interface has two formats (MSB justified, I2S) and can correspond to various systems like DTV,
DVR and AV Receiver.
FEATURES
† Linear Phase Digital Anti-Alias Filtering
† Single-ended Input
† Digital HPF for DC-Offset cancel
† S/(N+D): 92dB
† DR:
102dB
† S/N:
102dB
† Sampling Rate Ranging from 8kHz to 96kHz
† Master Clock:
256fs/384fs/512fs/768fs (8kHz ∼ 48kHz)
256fs/384fs
(48kHz ∼ 96kHz)
† Input level: TTL/CMOS
† Master / Slave Mode
† Audio Interface: 24bit MSB justified / I2S selectable
† Power Supply: 4.5 ∼ 5.5V (Analog), 2.7 ∼ 5.5V (Digital)
† Ta = −20 ∼ 85°C
† Small 16pin TSSOP Package
† AK5357/59/81/58A Pin-compatible
VA
VSS1
VD
MCLK
VSS2
Clock Divider
AINL
AINR
VCOM
ΔΣ
Modulator
Decimation
Filter
ΔΣ
Modulator
Decimation
Filter
SCLK
Serial I/O
Interface
Voltage Reference
CKS2 CKS1
LRCK
CKS0
PDN
MS1155-E-00
SDTO
DIF
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■ Ordering Guide
−20 ∼ +85°C
16pin TSSOP (0.65mm pitch)
Evaluation Board for AK5358B
AK5358BET
AKD5358B
■ Pin Layout
AINR
1
16
CKS0
AINL
2
15
CKS2
CKS1
3
14
DIF
VCOM
4
13
PDN
VSS1
5
12
SCLK
VA
6
11
MCLK
VD
7
10
LRCK
VSS2
8
9
SDTO
Top View
■ Compatibility with AK5357, AK5359 and AK5381
fs
S/(N+D)
DR
VIH@TTL Level
Mode
VA (Analog
Supply)
AK5357
4kHz to 96kHz
88dB
102dB
AK5358B
8kHz to 96kHz
92dB
102dB
AK5358A
8kHz to 96kHz
92dB
102dB
AK5381
4kHz to 96kHz
96dB
106dB
AK5359
8kHz to 216kHz
94dB
102dB
2.2V
2.2V
2.2V
2.4V
Not Available
2.7 to 5.5V
4.5 to 5.5V
4.5 to 5.5V
4.5 to 5.5V
4.5 to 5.5V
2.7 to 5.5V
2.7 to 5.5V
2.7 to 5.5V
2.7 to 5.5V
VD (Digital Supply)
HPF Disable
Operating
Temperature
MCLK, LRCK,
BICK Clock Stop
3.0 to 5.5V
@96kHz
3.0 to 5.5V
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Available
Available
ET: −20 ∼ +85°C ET: −20 ∼ +85°C ET: −20 ∼ +85°C ET: −20 ∼ +85°C ET: −20 ∼ +85°C
VT: −40 ∼ +85°C
VT: −40 ∼ +85°C VT: −40 ∼ +85°C
XT: −40 ∼ +85°C
Not Available
Available
Not Available
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Not Available
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PIN / FUNCTION
No.
Pin Name
I/O
1
2
3
AINR
AINL
CKS1
I
I
I
4
VCOM
O
5
6
7
8
VSS1
VA
VD
VSS2
-
9
SDTO
O
10
LRCK
I/O
11
MCLK
I
12
SCLK
I/O
13
PDN
I
14
DIF
I
15
16
CKS2
CKS0
I
I
Function
Rch Analog Input Pin
Lch Analog Input Pin
Mode Select 1 Pin
Common Voltage Output Pin, VA/2
Bias voltage of ADC input.
Ground Pin
Analog Power Supply Pin, 4.5 ∼ 5.5V
Digital Power Supply Pin, 2.7 ∼ 5.5V
Ground Pin
Audio Serial Data Output Pin
“L” Output at Power-down mode.
Output Channel Clock Pin
“L” Output in Master Mode at Power-down mode.
Master Clock Input Pin
Audio Serial Data Clock Pin
“L” Output in Master Mode at Power-down mode.
Power Down Mode & Reset Pin
“H”: Power up, “L”: Power down & Reset
Audio Interface Format Pin
“H”: 24bit I2S Compatible, “L”: 24bit MSB justified
Mode Select 2 Pin
Mode Select 0 Pin
Note: All input pins except analog input pins (AINR, AINL) should not be left floating.
■ Handling of Unused Pin
The unused input pins must be processed appropriately as below.
Classification
Analog
Pin Name
AINL
AINR
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Setting
This pin must be open.
This pin must be open.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(VSS1=VSS2=0V; Note 1)
Parameter
Power Supplies:
Analog
Digital|
Input Current, Any Pin Except Supplies
Analog Input Voltage (AINL, AINR, CKS1 pins)
Digital Input Voltage
(Note 2)
Ambient Temperature (powered applied)
Storage Temperature
Note 1. All voltages with respect to ground.
Note 2. PDN, DIF, MCLK, SCLK, LRCK, CKS0, CKS2 pins
Symbol
VA
VD
IIN
VINA
VIND
Ta
Tstg
min
−0.3
−0.3
−0.3
−0.3
−20
−65
max
6.0
6.0
±10
VA+0.3
VD+0.3
85
150
Units
V
V
mA
V
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
Symbol
min
Power Supplies
Analog
VA
4.5
(Note 3)
Digital
VD
2.7
Note 3. The power up sequence between VA and VD is not critical.
typ
5.0
5.0
max
5.5
VA
Units
V
V
WARNING: AKM assumes no responsibility for the usage beyond the conditions in this datasheet.
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ANALOG CHARACTERISTICS
(Ta=25°C; VA=5.0, VD=5.0V; VSS1=VSS2=0V; fs=48kHz, 96kHz; SCLK=64fs; Signal Frequency=1kHz; 24bit Data;
Measurement frequency=20Hz ∼ 20kHz at fs=48kHz, 40Hz ∼ 40kHz at fs=96kHz; unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
min
typ
max
Units
ADC Analog Input Characteristics:
Resolution
24
Bits
Input Voltage
(Note 4)
2.7
3.0
3.3
Vpp
S/(N+D)
fs=48kHz
−1dBFS
82
92
dB
BW=20kHz
−60dBFS
39
dB
−1dBFS
90
dB
fs=96kHz
BW=40kHz
−60dBFS
38
dB
DR
(−60dBFS, A-weighted)
94
102
dB
S/N
(A-weighted)
94
102
dB
Input Resistance
fs=48kHz
13
20
kΩ
fs=96kHz
9
14
kΩ
Interchannel Isolation
90
110
dB
Interchannel Gain Mismatch
0.1
0.5
dB
Gain Drift
100
ppm/°C
Power Supply Rejection
(Note 5)
50
dB
Power Supplies
Power Supply Current
Normal Operation (PDN pin = “H”)
mA
18
12
VA
mA
5
3
VD
(fs=48kHz)
(Note 6)
mA
9
6
VD
(fs=96kHz)
(Note 7)
Power down mode (PDN pin = “L”)
(Note 8)
μA
100
10
VA+VD
Note 4. This value is the full scale (0dB) of the input voltage. Input voltage is proportional to VA voltage.
Vin = 0.6 x VA (Vpp).
Note 5. PSR is applied to VA and VD with 1kHz, 50mVpp.
Note 6. VD=2mA@3V
Note 7. VD=4mA@3V
Note 8. All digital input pins and CKS1 pin are held VD or VSS2.
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FILTER CHARACTERISTICS (fs=48kHz)
(Ta=-20°C ∼ 85°C; VA=4.5 ∼ 5.5V; VD=2.7 ∼ 5.5V)
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
ADC Digital Filter (Decimation LPF):
Passband
(Note 9)
±0.1dB
PB
0
−0.2dB
20.0
−3.0dB
23.0
Stopband
SB
28
Passband Ripple
PR
Stopband Attenuation
SA
68
Group Delay Distortion
ΔGD
0
Group Delay
(Note 10)
GD
16
ADC Digital Filter (HPF):
Frequency Response (Note 9) −3dB
FR
1.0
−0.1dB
6.5
max
Units
18.9
-
kHz
kHz
kHz
kHz
dB
dB
μs
1/fs
±0.04
Hz
Hz
FILTER CHARACTERISTICS (fs=96kHz)
(Ta=-20°C ∼ 85°C; VA=4.5 ∼ 5.5V; VD=2.7 ∼ 5.5V)
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
max
Units
ADC Digital Filter (Decimation LPF):
Passband
(Note 9) ±0.1dB
PB
0
37.8
kHz
−0.2dB
40.0
kHz
−3.0dB
46.0
kHz
Stopband
SB
56
kHz
Passband Ripple
PR
±0.04
dB
Stopband Attenuation
SA
68
dB
Group Delay Distortion
ΔGD
0
μs
Group Delay
(Note 10)
GD
16
1/fs
ADC Digital Filter (HPF):
Frequency Response (Note 9) −3dB
FR
2.0
Hz
−0.1dB
13.0
Hz
Note 9. The passband and stopband frequencies scale with fs. For example, PB=48kHz@±0.1dB is 0.39375 × fs.
Note 10. The calculated delay time induced by digital filtering. This time is from the input of an analog signal to the
setting of 24bit data both channels to the ADC output register for ADC.
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DC CHARACTERISTICS (CMOS Level Mode)
(Ta=-20°C ∼ 85°C; VA=4.5 ∼ 5.5V; VD=2.7 ∼ 5.5V; CKS2/1/0 = “LLL”, “LHL”, “LHH”, “HHL”, “HHH”)
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
max
High-Level Input Voltage
VIH
70%VD
Low-Level Input Voltage
VIL
30%VD
High-Level Output Voltage
(Iout=−1mA)
VOH
VD−0.5
Low-Level Output Voltage
(Iout=1mA)
VOL
0.5
Input Leakage Current
Iin
±10
Units
V
V
V
V
μA
DC CHARACTERISTICS (TTL Level Mode)
(Ta=-20°C ∼ 85°C; VA=4.5 ∼ 5.5V; VD=4.5 ∼ 5.5V; CKS2/1/0 = “HLL”)
Parameter
Symbol
min
typ
70%VD
VIH
High-Level Input Voltage
(CKS2-0 pins)
2.2
VIH
(All pins except CKS2-0 pins)
VIL
Low-Level Input Voltage
(CKS2-0 pins)
VIL
(All pins except CKS2-0 pins)
High-Level Output Voltage
(Iout=−1mA)
VOH
VD−0.5
Low-Level Output Voltage
(Iout=1mA)
VOL
Input Leakage Current
Iin
-
Units
V
V
V
V
V
V
μA
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30%VD
0.8
0.5
±10
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SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
(Ta=-20°C ∼ 85°C; VA=4.5 ∼ 5.5V; VD=2.7 ∼ 5.5V; CL=20pF)
Parameter
Symbol
min
Master Clock Timing
(Note 11)
2.048
fCLK
512fs, 256fs Frequency
40
dCLK
Duty cycle
3.072
fCLK
768fs, 384fs Frequency
40
dCLK
Duty cycle
LRCK Frequency
Duty Cycle
fs
Slave mode
Master mode
Audio Interface Timing
Slave mode
SCLK Period
SCLK Pulse Width Low
Pulse Width High
LRCK Edge to SCLK “↑”
(Note 12)
SCLK “↑” to LRCK Edge
(Note 12)
2
LRCK to SDTO (MSB) (Except I S mode)
SCLK “↓” to SDTO
Master mode
SCLK Frequency
SCLK Duty
SCLK “↓” to LRCK
SCLK “↓” to SDTO
typ
8
45
max
Units
24.576
60
36.864
60
MHz
%
MHz
%
96
55
kHz
%
%
50
tSCK
tSCKL
tSCKH
tLRSH
tSHLR
tLRS
tSSD
fSCK
dSCK
tMSLR
tSSD
35
35
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
20
35
Hz
%
ns
ns
160
65
65
30
30
64fs
50
−20
−20
Reset Timing
tPD
150
PDN Pulse Width
(Note 13)
tPDV
4132
PDN “↑” to SDTO valid at Slave Mode (Note 14)
tPDV
4129
PDN “↑” to SDTO valid at Master Mode (Note 14)
Note 11. The AK5358B is reset by more than 13us “L” period of MCLK. The data is output after initializing.
Note 12. SCLK rising edge must not occur at the same time as LRCK edge.
Note 13. The AK5358B can be reset by bringing the PDN pin = “L”.
Note 14. This cycle is the number of LRCK rising edges from the PDN pin = “H”.
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1/fs
1/fs
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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
tSCK
VIH
SCLK
VIL
tSCKH
tSCKL
Clock Timing
VIH
LRCK
VIL
tSHLR
tLRSH
VIH
SCLK
VIL
tLRS
tSSD
SDTO
50%VD
Audio Interface Timing (Slave mode)
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LRCK
50%VD
tMSLR
dSCK
SCLK
50%VD
tSSD
SDTO
50%VD
Audio Interface Timing (Master mode)
VIH
PDN
VIL
tPDV
SDTO
50%VD
tPD
PDN
VIL
Power Down & Reset Timing
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OPERATION OVERVIEW
■ System Clock
MCLK, SCLK and LRCK (fs) clocks are required in slave mode. The LRCK clock input must be synchronized with
MCLK, however the phase is not critical. Table 1 shows the relationship of typical sampling frequency and the system
clock frequency. MCLK frequency, SCLK frequency and master/slave modes are selected by CKS2-0 pins as shown in
Table 2.
fs
32kHz
44.1kHz
48kHz
96kHz
MCLK
256fs
384fs
512fs
8.192MHz
12.288MHz
16.384MHz
11.2896MHz
16.9344MHz
22.5792MHz
12.288MHz
18.432MHz
24.576MHz
24.576MHz
36.864MHz
N/A
Table 1. System Clock Example
Mode
CKS2
CKS1
CKS0
0
L
L
L
1
2
3
L
L
L
L
H
H
H
L
H
4
H
L
L
5
6
7
H
H
H
L
H
H
H
L
H
Input Level
Master/Slave
768fs
24.576MHz
33.8688MHz
36.864MHz
N/A
MCLK
256/384fs (8k≤fs≤96k)
CMOS
Slave
512/768fs (8k≤fs≤48k)
Reserved
CMOS
Master
256fs (8k≤fs≤96k)
CMOS
Master
512fs (8k≤fs≤48k)
256/385fs(∼ 96kHz)
TTL
Slave
512/768fs(∼ 48kHz)
Reserved
CMOS
Master
384fs (8k≤fs≤96k)
CMOS
Master
768fs (8k≤fs≤48k)
Table 2. Operation Mode Select
SCLK
≥ 48fs or 32fs
(Note 15)
64fs
64fs
≥ 48fs or 32fs
(Note 15)
64fs
64fs
Note 15. SDTO outputs 16bit data at SCLK=32fs.
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■ Audio Interface Format
Two kinds of data formats can be selected by the DIF pin (Table 3). In both modes, the serial data is in MSB first, 2’s
compliment format. The SDTO is clocked out on the falling edge of SCLK. The audio interface supports both master and
slave modes. In master mode, SCLK and LRCK are output with the SCLK frequency fixed to 64fs and the LRCK
frequency fixed to 1fs.
Mode
0
1
DIF pin
L
H
SDTO
LRCK
SCLK
24bit, MSB justified
H/L
≥ 48fs or 32fs
24bit, I2S Compatible
L/H
≥ 48fs or 32fs
Table 3. Audio Interface Format
Figure
Figure 1
Figure 2
LRCK
0 1 2
20 21 22 23 24
31 0 1 2
20 21 22 23 24
31 0 1
SCLK(64fs)
SDTO(o)
23 22
4 3 2 1 0
23 22
4 3 2 1 0
23
23:MSB, 0:LSB
Lch Data
Rch Data
Figure 1. Mode 0 Timing
LRCK
0 1 2 3
21 22 23 24 25
0 1 2
21 22 23 24 25
0 1
SCLK(64fs)
SDTO(o)
23 22
4 3 2 1 0
23 22
4 3 2 1 0
23:MSB, 0:LSB
Lch Data
Rch Data
Figure 2. Mode 1 Timing
■ Digital High Pass Filter
The ADC has a digital high pass filter for DC offset cancellation. The cut-off frequency of the HPF is 1.0Hz
(@fs=48kHz) and it scales with sampling rate (fs).
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■ Power Down
The AK5358B is placed in power-down mode by bringing the PDN pin “L” or MCLK stop more than 13us, and the
digital filter is also reset at the same time. This reset should always be made after power-up. In power-down mode, the
VCOM is same level as VSS1. MCLK and LRCK must be input when the PDN pin is “H” to release the power down
mode. An analog initialization cycle starts after exiting the power-down mode. Therefore, the output data SDTO becomes
available after 4129 cycles of LRCK clock in master mode or 4132 cycles of LRCK clock in slave mode.
During initialization, the ADC digital data outputs of both channels are forced to a 2’s complement “0”. The ADC outputs
are settled in the data corresponding to the input signals after the end of initialization (Settling approximately takes the
same time as group delay).
(1)
PDN
Internal
State
Normal Operation
GD
Power-down
Initialize
Normal Operation
GD
(2)
A/D In
(Analog)
(3)
A/D Out
(Digital)
“0”data
Idle Noise
Clock In
“0”data
Idle Noise
(4)
MCLK,LRCK,SCLK
Figure 3. Power-down/up sequence example (PDN pin reset)
(1)
PDN
Internal
State
Normal Operation
Power-down
Initialize
Normal Operation
GD (2)
GD
A/D In
(Analog)
A/D Out
(Digital)
Idle Noise
(5)
Clock In
(3)
“0”data
“0”data
Idle Noise
(6)
MCLK
Figure 4. Power-down/up sequence example (MCLK stop reset)
Notes:
(1) 4132/fs in slave mode and 4129/fs in master mode.
(2) Digital output corresponding to analog input has the group delay (GD).
(3) A/D outputs “0” data at the power-down state.
(4) MCLK is input as normal operation.
(5) When MCLK is stopped more than 13us, the AK5358B becomes power down mode.
(6) MCLK and LRCK must be input to release power-down mode.
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■ System Reset
The AK5358B must be reset once by bringing the PDN pin “L” or inputting MCLK 13us (min) after the AK5358B is
powered-up. In slave mode, the internal timing starts clocking by the rising edge (falling edge at mode 1) of LRCK after
exiting from reset and power down state by MCLK. The AK5358B is power down state until LRCK is input. In master
mode, the internal timing starts when MCLK is input.
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SYSTEM DESIGN
Figure 5 shows the system connection diagram. An evaluation board is available which demonstrates application circuits,
the optimum layout, power supply arrangements and measurement results.
Rch In
10u
+
Lch In
+
10u
2.2u
1 AINR
CKS0 16
2 AINL
CKS2 15
3 CKS1
DIF 14
4 VCOM
PDN 13
5
Analog 5V
Digital 3.3V
+
10u
0.1u
+
10u
0.1u
AK5358BSCLK
VSS1
Mode
Control
Reset
12
6 VA
MCLK 11
7 VD
LRCK 10
8 VSS2
SDTO 9
Audio
Controller
Analog Ground
System Ground
Note:
- VSS1 and VSS2 of the AK5358B should be distributed separately from the ground of external digital devices
(MPU, DSP etc.).
- All digital input pins should not be left floating.
- The CKS1 pin should be connected to VA or VSS1.
Figure 5. Typical Connection Diagram
Digital Ground
Analog Ground
System
Controller
1
AINR
CKS0 16
2
AINL
CKS2 15
3
CKS1
DIF 14
4
VCOM
PDN 13
5
VSS1
SCLK 12
6
VA
MCLK 11
7
VD
LRCK 10
8
VSS2
SDTO
AK5358B
9
Figure 6. Ground Layout
Note:
- VSS1 and VSS2 must be connected to the same analog ground plane.
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1. Grounding and Power Supply Decoupling
The AK5358B requires careful attention to power supply and grounding arrangements. Alternatively if VA and VD are
supplied separately, the power up sequence is not critical. VSS1 and VSS2 of the AK5358B must be connected to
analog ground plane. System analog ground and digital ground should be connected together near to where the supplies
are brought onto the printed circuit board. Decoupling capacitors should be as near to the AK5358A as possible, with the
small value ceramic capacitor being the nearest.
2. Voltage Reference
The voltage input to VA sets the analog input range. VCOM are 50%VA and normally connected to VSS1 with a 0.1μF
ceramic capacitor. A capacitor 2.2μF is attached to VCOM pin. No load current may be drawn from these pins. All
signals, especially clocks, should be kept away from the VCOM pin in order to avoid unwanted coupling into the
AK5358B.
3. Analog Inputs
The ADC inputs are single-ended and internally biased to the common voltage (50%VA) with 20kΩ (typ@fs=48kHz)
resistance. The input signal range scales with the supply voltage and nominally 0.6xVA Vpp (typ). The ADC output data
format is 2’s complement. The internal HPF removes the DC offset.
The AK5358B samples the analog inputs at 64fs (@fs=48kHz). The digital filter rejects noise above the stop band except
for multiples of 64fs. The AK5358B includes an anti-aliasing filter (RC filter) to attenuate a noise around 64fs.
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PACKAGE
16pin TSSOP (Unit: mm)
1.1 (max)
*5.0±0.1
16
9
8
1
0.13
M
6.4±0.2
*4.4±0.1
A
0.65
0.22±0.1
0.17±0.05
Detail A
0.5±0.2
0.1±0.1
Seating Plane
0.10
NOTE: Dimension "*" does not include mold flash.
0-10°
■ Material & Lead finish
Package molding compound:
Lead frame material:
Lead frame surface treatment:
Epoxy, Halogen (bromine and chlorine) free
Cu
Solder (Pb free) plate
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MARKING
AKM
5358BET
XXYYY
1)
2)
3)
Pin #1 indication
Date Code: XXYYY (5 digits)
XX:
Lot#
YYY: Date Code
Marketing Code: 5358BET
REVISION HISTORY
Date (YY/MM/DD)
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[AK5358B]
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
Microdevices Corporation (AKM) or authorized distributors as to current status of the products.
z AKM assumes no liability for infringement of any patent, intellectual property, or other rights in the application or 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 AKM products are neither intended nor authorized for use as critical componentsNote1) in any safety, life support, or
other hazard related device or systemNote2), and AKM assumes no responsibility for such use, except for the use
approved with the express written consent by Representative Director of AKM. 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 AKM 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 AKM harmless from
any and all claims arising from the use of said product in the absence of such notification.
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