ES8396 Stereo Audio CODEC

Overview

The ES8396 combines a stereo ADC and DAC with flexible audio routing and integrated digital processing. It supports 24-bit conversion from 8 to 96 kHz and two independent I²S/PCM serial ports in master or slave mode. The original ES8396 product brief is linked below.

Features

• 95 dB SNR and -85 dB THD+N for both ADC and DAC paths.
• Three pairs of analog inputs and four pairs of analog outputs.
• Analog and digital microphone support, with a microphone preamplifier, automatic level control and noise gate.
• Asynchronous sample-rate conversion and six programmable filters for equalization and noise reduction.
• Digital peak limiting, stereo enhancement and pop/click suppression.
• Integrated Class-D speaker, headphone and mono earpiece drivers.
• 1.8–3.3 V operation and a QFN-48 package.

Applications and integration

The manufacturer lists mobile multimedia devices, smartphones and digital amplifiers. Review analog routing, clocks, power rails and the required playback/recording paths when selecting the CODEC. Its two serial ports and processing blocks require application-specific configuration.

Technical support

Contact Pawpaw technical support for CODEC selection and audio-path design. Use the original ES8396 product brief below for the device block diagram and feature specifications.