Interface - CODECs

Category Introduction

CODECs are semiconductor devices used to transform data by compression and decompression. Data compression provides improved transmission speeds and reduced storage space. Some CODECs provide up to 32 bits of resolution and as many as six or eight analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters respectively. Sigma-Delta modulation is available as well as I2C, I2S, SPI, Serial, HDA, S/DIF, PCM, USB, AC'97, and SLIMbus data interfaces.

Product List

1561 Items

Mfr Part #	Quantity Available	UnitPrice	Series	Packaging	Product Status	Type	Data Interface	Resolution (Bits)	Number of ADCs / DACs	Sigma Delta	S/N Ratio, ADCs / DACs (db) Typ	Dynamic Range, ADCs / DACs (db) Typ	Voltage - Supply, Analog	Voltage - Supply, Digital	Operating Temperature	Mounting Type	Package / Case	Supplier Device Package
MAX9860ETG+T IC CODEC MONO AUD 16BIT 24TQFN Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated	6	$3.08		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Audio	Serial	16 b	2 / 1	Yes	-	81 / 90	1.7V ~ 1.9V	1.7V ~ 1.9V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	24-WFQFN Exposed Pad	24-TQFN (4x4)
NAU8810YG IC AUDIO CODEC MONO 20QFN Nuvoton Technology Corporation	222	$2.49	emPowerAudio™	Tray	Active	Audio	I²S	24 b	1 / 1	Yes	91 / 93	-	2.5V ~ 3.6V	1.71V ~ 3.6V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	20-WFQFN Exposed Pad	20-QFN (4x4)
W681360RG IC VOICEBAND CODEC 3V 1CH 20SSOP Nuvoton Technology Corporation	140	$3.40		Tube	Active	PCM	PCM Audio Interface	13 b	1 / 1	No	-	-	2.7V ~ 5.25V	2.7V ~ 5.25V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	20-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)	20-SSOP
TLV320AIC3100IRHBR IC MONO/STER AUD CODEC LP 32QFN Texas Instruments	19	$5.75		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Audio	I²C	32 b	2 / 2	Yes	91 / 95	-	2.7V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 1.95V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	32-VFQFN Exposed Pad	32-VQFN (5x5)
SSM2604CPZ-REEL7 IC AUDIO CODEC LP 20-LFCSP Analog Devices Inc.	90	$6.27		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Stereo Audio	Serial	24 b	2 / 2	No	90 / 100	-	1.8V ~ 3.6V	1.5V ~ 3.6V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	20-WFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP	20-LFCSP (4x4)
PCM3060PWR IC AUDIO CODEC 24BIT SER 28TSSOP Texas Instruments	143	$6.58		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Stereo Audio	Serial	24 b	2 / 2	Yes	99 / 105 (Differential), 99 / 104 (Single-Ended)	99 / 104	4.5V ~ 5.5V	2.7V ~ 3.6V	-25°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	28-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)	28-TSSOP
TLV320AIC3106IRGZT IC AUDIO CODEC 24BIT PCM 48VQFN Texas Instruments	14	$6.54		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Stereo Audio	PCM Audio Interface	24 b	2 / 2	Yes	92 / 102	91 / 92	2.7V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 1.95V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	48-VFQFN Exposed Pad	48-VQFN (7x7)
SSM2603CPZ-REEL7 IC CODEC AUDIO LOW POWER 28LFCSP Analog Devices Inc.	124	$7.89		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Stereo Audio	-	24 b	2 / 2	No	90 / 100	-	1.8V ~ 3.6V	1.5V ~ 3.6V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	28-WFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP	28-LFCSP-WQ (5x5)
TLV320AIC24KIPFBR IC CODEC 16BIT DUAL PROG 48-TQFP Texas Instruments	126	$7.04		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Voice-Band	Serial	16 b	2 / 2	Yes	84 / 92	87 / 92	2.7V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 1.95V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	48-TQFP	48-TQFP (7x7)
CS4270-CZZ IC CODEC 24BIT 105DB 24TSSOP Cirrus Logic Inc.	25	$6.43		Tube	Active	Stereo Audio	Serial	24 b	2 / 2	Yes	-	105 / 105	3.14V ~ 5.25V	3.14V ~ 5.25V	-10°C ~ 70°C	Surface Mount	24-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)	24-TSSOP
TLV320AIC33IRGZT IC AUDIO CODEC 24BIT SER 48VQFN Texas Instruments	93	$9.99		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Stereo Audio	I²C, Serial, SPI™	24 b	2 / 2	Yes	92 / 100	92 / 100	2.7V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 1.95V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	48-VFQFN Exposed Pad	48-VQFN (7x7)
TLV320AIC32IRHBT IC STEREO AUDIO CODEC 32-VQFN Texas Instruments	16	$10.38		Tape & Reel (TR)	Active	Stereo Audio	PCM Audio Interface	24 b	2 / 2	Yes	92 / 100	92 / 100	2.7V ~ 3.6V	1.65V ~ 1.95V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	32-VFQFN Exposed Pad	32-VQFN (5x5)
CS42L51-CNZ IC CODEC STEREO W/HDPN AMP 32QFN Cirrus Logic Inc.	64	$7.48		Tube	Active	Stereo Audio	PCM Audio Interface	24 b	2 / 2	Yes	-	98 / 98	1.8V, 2.5V	1.8V, 2.5V	-10°C ~ 70°C	Surface Mount	32-QFP	32-QFN-EP (5x5)
TLV320AIC1110PBS IC PCM CODEC PROG MIC AMP 32TQFP Texas Instruments	57	$9.67		Tray	Active	PCM	PCM Audio Interface	15 b	1 / 1	Yes	-	-	2.7V ~ 3.3V	2.7V ~ 3.3V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	32-TQFP	32-TQFP (5x5)
821024PPG IC PCM CODEC QUAD NONPROG 44TQFP Renesas Electronics America Inc	33	$10.44		Tray	Active	PCM, Filter	PCM Audio Interface	-	4 / 4	No	-	-	4.75V ~ 5.25V	4.75V ~ 5.25V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	44-LQFP	44-TQFP (10x10)
CS4271-DZZ IC CODEC 24BIT 114DB 28-TSSOP Cirrus Logic Inc.	39	$11.36		Tube	Obsolete	Stereo Audio	Serial	24 b	2 / 2	Yes	-	108 / 114	4.75V ~ 5.25V	3.1V ~ 5.25V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	28-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)	28-TSSOP
PCM3168APAP IC CODEC AUDIO 24 BIT 64HTQFP Texas Instruments	14	$12.04		Bulk	Active	Audio	Serial	24 b	6 / 8	Yes	107 / 112 (Differential), 104 / 112 (Single-Ended)	107 / 112 (Differential), 104 / 112 (Single-Ended)	4.5V ~ 5.5V	3V ~ 3.6V	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	64-PowerTQFP	64-HTQFP (10x10)
TP3094V/NOPB IC INTERFC PCM COMBO QUAD 44PLCC Texas Instruments	10	$12.39	COMBO®	Tube	Not For New Designs	PCM, Filter	PCM Audio Interface	32 b	4 / 4	Yes	-	-	-	-	-40°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	44-LCC (J-Lead)	44-PLCC (16.59x16.59)
CS42448-CQZ IC CODEC 108DB 192KHZ 64LQFP Cirrus Logic Inc.	45	$13.77		Tray	Active	Audio	Serial	24 b	6 / 8	Yes	-	105 / 108 (Differential), 102 / 105 (Single-Ended)	3.14V ~ 5.25V	3.14V ~ 5.25V	-10°C ~ 70°C	Surface Mount	64-LQFP	64-LQFP (10x10)
PCM2906CDB IC STEREO AUD CODEC W/USB 28SSOP Texas Instruments	30	$14.71		Tube	Active	Stereo Audio	USB	16 b	2 / 2	Yes	89 / 96	89 / 93	3.1V ~ 3.5V	3.1V ~ 3.5V	-25°C ~ 85°C	Surface Mount	28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)	28-SSOP

About Coder/Decoder (CODECs)

What are Coder/Decoder (CODECs)?

Coder/Decoder (CODECs)

Coder/Decoder (CODECs) are integral components in the realm of Interface Integrated Circuits (ICs), serving as the bridge between analog and digital signals. Their primary function is to encode analog signals into digital data for processing, storage, or transmission, and subsequently decode digital data back into analog signals for playback or further analog processing. CODECs operate on the principle of sampling analog signals at specific intervals, converting these samples into digital form using an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), and then reconstructing the analog signal from digital data using a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). This dual functionality makes CODECs indispensable in modern electronic systems, facilitating seamless communication between different signal domains.

Types of Coder/Decoder (CODECs)

Audio CODECs

Audio CODECs are designed to handle audio signals, converting analog sound waves into digital data and vice versa. They are characterized by their ability to support various audio formats, such as MP3, AAC, and WAV. These CODECs are essential in devices like smartphones, computers, and audio equipment, where high fidelity and low latency are crucial.

Video CODECs

Video CODECs compress and decompress digital video data, enabling efficient storage and transmission. They support formats like H.264, MPEG-4, and HEVC, balancing quality and file size. Video CODECs are vital in streaming services, video conferencing, and digital broadcasting, where bandwidth and storage efficiency are paramount.

Data CODECs

Data CODECs are used in data communication systems to encode and decode data streams. They ensure data integrity and security during transmission over networks. These CODECs are prevalent in telecommunications, networking equipment, and data storage solutions, where reliable data transfer is essential.

How to choose Coder/Decoder (CODECs)?

When selecting a CODEC, several key parameters must be considered:

Compatibility: Ensure the CODEC supports the required signal formats and interfaces for your application.
Performance: Evaluate the sampling rate, bit depth, and latency to match the application's quality and speed requirements.
Power Consumption: Consider the power efficiency, especially for battery-operated devices.
Environmental Factors: Assess the operating temperature range and resistance to environmental conditions.
Supplier Reliability: Research the supplier's reputation, product reviews, and warranty policies to ensure quality and reliability.

Installation requirements should also be considered, such as the physical size of the CODEC, mounting options, and compatibility with existing systems. By carefully evaluating these factors, you can select a CODEC that meets your specific needs and ensures optimal performance in your application.

Applications of Coder/Decoder (CODECs)

Consumer Electronics

In consumer electronics, CODECs are used in devices like smartphones, tablets, and televisions to process audio and video signals. They enable high-quality playback and recording, supporting various media formats and enhancing user experience.

Telecommunications

CODECs play a crucial role in telecommunications by encoding voice and data for transmission over networks. They ensure efficient bandwidth usage and maintain call quality in mobile and landline communication systems.

Broadcasting

In broadcasting, CODECs compress audio and video content for transmission over airwaves or cable networks. They are essential in digital TV and radio broadcasting, ensuring high-quality content delivery to audiences.

Healthcare

In healthcare, CODECs are used in medical imaging systems and telemedicine applications. They facilitate the transmission of high-resolution images and video consultations, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Automotive

Automotive applications utilize CODECs in infotainment systems, enabling audio and video playback, navigation, and communication features. They enhance the driving experience by providing seamless connectivity and entertainment options.