20-Bit DAC With Headphone Amp Consumes Only 13 mW

Dec. 1, 2000

Offered as the industry's highest performance D/A converter with the lowest power-consumption rating, The 20-bit, two-channel AK4360 also features a built-in headphone amplifier. These features make the device suitable for for use in portable audio devices such as MP3 players.
This converter also incorporates a newly developed mute circuit that eliminates the popping noise generated when power is switched on and off. A low frequency compensation circuit and de-emphasis circuits are also built in. Available in a 24-pin VSOP, price is $1.59 each/10,000.

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