CS4398 Overview
The CS4398 is a low power, 120 dB stereo digital/analog converter (DAC) featuring digital de-emphasis, half dB step-size volume control, ATAPI channel mixing, and selectable fast and slow roll off digital interpolation filters. This stage is followed by an over sampled multi-bit Delta Sigma modulator, which includes mismatch shaping technology that eliminates distortion due to capacitor mismatch, and a multi-element switched capacitor stage and low-pass filter with differential analog outputs. A Direct Stream Digital® (DSD) processor allows for volume control and 50 kHz on-chip filtering without an intermediate decimation stage, plus an optional path for direct DSD conversion by directly using the multi-element switched capacitor array. The IC accepts DSD audio and 32 kHz to 200 kHz data sample rates, has selectable digital filters and delivers excellent sound quality.
Product Features
Low-latency digital filter
Direct Stream Digital mode (SACD)
Low-clock-jitter sensitivity
Differential analog outputs
Control output for external muting
Parametric Specifications
| Analog Output Type | Differential |
| Channels Out | 2 |
| DAC Dynamic Range (dB) | 120 |
| DAC THD+N (dB) | -107 |
| Sample Rate (kHz) | 30-216 |
| Resolution (bits) | 24 |
| Analog Power Supply (V) | 5 |
| Digital Power Supply (V) | 3.3-5.0 |
| Logic Power Supply (V) | 1.8-5.0 |
| Output Level (Vrms) | 2.3 |
| Features | Flagship DAC, DSD processor, selectable D-filter; Volume Control |
| Package | 28 TSSOP |
Design Resources
CS4398K-CZZR
CS4398 Datasheet
CDB4398 Evaluation Board User Guide
Audio Conversion Systems Noise Calculations and Requirements
Design Notes for a 2-Pole Filter with Differential Input
Converter Technologies Boost Audio (ProSoundNews Reprint)
Evaluation Boards
CS4398 D/A Converter Evaluation Board (CDB4398)
The CDB4398 evaluation board is an excellent means for quickly evaluating the CS4398 24-bit, high-performance stereo D/A converter, using the CS8414 digital audio receiver for system timing and providing RCA and balanced XLR analog line outputs for a complete DAC evaluation system.